Hi, I'm looking for an alternative to Homebrewery that doesn't require coding knowledge, since (surprise surprise) I don't know how to code anything. Can someone give me a hand here?
p.s. I'm aware of GMBinder, but I'm looking for something that requires ZERO coding knowhow to utilize. GMBinder, despite their user interface, is just like Homebrewery in the sense that they both require the user's ability to program. I hope this clears that up for you.
Lists you can just do by typing them out with a number or an asterisk at the start like you would in plaintext:
* Item 1 * Item 2
or:
1. Item 1 2. Item 2
You can make things *italic* or **bold** by surrounding them with asterisks.
Images are probably the most complicated thing if you have any; tables can be fiddly, but there's a drop-down for quickly inserting one as an example so you can just modify it. The readme document (when you first load the page) also has examples of pretty much everything.
IMO it's worth learning how to use it because you won't find "user-friendly" alternatives that are much easier, and once you get the hang of markdown, homebrewery is actually very quick if you have a lot of homebrew you'd like to make; even proper PDF tools like InDesign are pretty complex.
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That doesn't seem right. I remember it being some sort of HTML5 language which I seriously couldn't comprehend even if I tried. I also saw that it requires you to host images on other websites such as Imgur or DeviantArt in order to use them, rather than uploading them straight from your PC, which is more convenient for me.
You can try Google doc, then use Google drive to share the document to those with the link (it'll make sense when you right click to "share"). Obviously this requires a Google email.
Wait, I'm confused. Are you saying you did that in a Google Doc and then import it into Homebrewery? Or are you telling me to make my homebrew in Google Docs and then send it to someone who knows how to use Homebrewery?
No. It's just an example file that can be shared through Google Drive.
You can use google doc, or word, or even notepad to make a file. You don't need homebrewry/gmbinder to share your file.
If you're asking for aesthetics then you will need to familiarize yourself with Google Doc (or word), but that program would allow you to put your own images into the file itself (instead of hyperlinking offsite like in homebrewry).
I did go ahead and just copy paste the same class into the same google drive link (thought I did have to redo-tables, and import different images). You should be able just download the file itself, and replace things I did with your class.
Google Doc does automate the text formats of "Title, Subtitle, Headers 1,2,3, etc." as if they were chapters for easier navigation on the left tab (you might have to click an arrow to reveal this). It ignores the text format of "Normal text." These formats are next to text's font (like Arial). It's the same idea when people make bookmarks/chapters for their pdfs.
what I think you're really talking about is issues with learning very detailed formatting rules - call it coding or whatever else you want. The problem is that the more simple things are, the less options you have. Libre Writer is a great free option if you don't want homebrewery/gmbinder (and i think a step down from the options in homebrewery/gmbinder - especially when it comes to options with boxed text)...but you still either need to find a good template and spend the time learning it....or spend the time learning how to make your own template.
No matter how you shake it though....you're not going to get something that even remotely looks like the end product you most likely have in mind without spending time learning something.
Hi, I'm looking for an alternative to Homebrewery that doesn't require coding knowledge, since (surprise surprise) I don't know how to code anything. Can someone give me a hand here?
p.s. I'm aware of GMBinder, but I'm looking for something that requires ZERO coding knowhow to utilize. GMBinder, despite their user interface, is just like Homebrewery in the sense that they both require the user's ability to program. I hope this clears that up for you.
Homebrewery isn't really "coding", it uses markdown which is actually fairly simple.
To do headings you start the line with a hash symbol (#) and the number is the level of heading so:
# Header 1 (e.g- class name)
## Header 2 (section name)
### Header 3 (feature name)
Lists you can just do by typing them out with a number or an asterisk at the start like you would in plaintext:
* Item 1
* Item 2
or:
1. Item 1
2. Item 2
You can make things *italic* or **bold** by surrounding them with asterisks.
Images are probably the most complicated thing if you have any; tables can be fiddly, but there's a drop-down for quickly inserting one as an example so you can just modify it. The readme document (when you first load the page) also has examples of pretty much everything.
IMO it's worth learning how to use it because you won't find "user-friendly" alternatives that are much easier, and once you get the hang of markdown, homebrewery is actually very quick if you have a lot of homebrew you'd like to make; even proper PDF tools like InDesign are pretty complex.
Former D&D Beyond Customer of six years: With the axing of piecemeal purchasing, lack of meaningful development, and toxic moderation the site isn't worth paying for anymore. I remain a free user only until my groups are done migrating from DDB, and if necessary D&D, after which I'm done. There are better systems owned by better companies out there.
I have unsubscribed from all topics and will not reply to messages. My homebrew is now 100% unsupported.
That doesn't seem right. I remember it being some sort of HTML5 language which I seriously couldn't comprehend even if I tried. I also saw that it requires you to host images on other websites such as Imgur or DeviantArt in order to use them, rather than uploading them straight from your PC, which is more convenient for me.
You can try Google doc, then use Google drive to share the document to those with the link (it'll make sense when you right click to "share"). Obviously this requires a Google email.
Example homebrewery (might not like all browsers): https://homebrewery.naturalcrit.com/share/5HR3CdKRS
vs.
Example google drive with the pdf: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1-OEDQxJpQaJ9AyPm_33-T57WdebXIYOW/view?usp=sharing
Wait, I'm confused. Are you saying you did that in a Google Doc and then import it into Homebrewery? Or are you telling me to make my homebrew in Google Docs and then send it to someone who knows how to use Homebrewery?
No. It's just an example file that can be shared through Google Drive.
You can use google doc, or word, or even notepad to make a file. You don't need homebrewry/gmbinder to share your file.
If you're asking for aesthetics then you will need to familiarize yourself with Google Doc (or word), but that program would allow you to put your own images into the file itself (instead of hyperlinking offsite like in homebrewry).
An actual google doc: https://docs.google.com/document/d/1fC-Cq1xCQ1XQy-nlO9UTkzSMEIqmLpaAqbeWFBvLYIo/edit?usp=sharing
Ah, okay. Just making sure.
I did go ahead and just copy paste the same class into the same google drive link (thought I did have to redo-tables, and import different images). You should be able just download the file itself, and replace things I did with your class.
Google Doc does automate the text formats of "Title, Subtitle, Headers 1,2,3, etc." as if they were chapters for easier navigation on the left tab (you might have to click an arrow to reveal this). It ignores the text format of "Normal text." These formats are next to text's font (like Arial). It's the same idea when people make bookmarks/chapters for their pdfs.
what I think you're really talking about is issues with learning very detailed formatting rules - call it coding or whatever else you want. The problem is that the more simple things are, the less options you have. Libre Writer is a great free option if you don't want homebrewery/gmbinder (and i think a step down from the options in homebrewery/gmbinder - especially when it comes to options with boxed text)...but you still either need to find a good template and spend the time learning it....or spend the time learning how to make your own template.
No matter how you shake it though....you're not going to get something that even remotely looks like the end product you most likely have in mind without spending time learning something.
...imo
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you can purchase a word doc template or an affinity punlish template or a Indesign template on DMs Guild.