I only recently bought the D&D Core Rules Gift Set but after looking more into dndbeyond I am now wondering if I should get the additional books from there?
Does anyone else have a mix of physical hardcover books and digital content on dndbeyond ? How is it working out for you guys? I definitely see the benefit of having, say, an iPad at the table during sessions instead of a ton physical books but part of me likes having a big book in my hands, turning pages etc. ... how do you guys do this?
I have access to all of the source books (the “rule” books/books with character options) and a few of the adventures in print as my teen son owns them. I also have some “books” here on DDB. Both have their advantages, but I use the resources on DDB more. (Interestingly my son prefers the books, although he does have some things here).
I DM a (theoretically) weekly game at the local library, and I love not having to drag all my books along. I take my laptop and my iPad, and use both to have different things showing. I’m running a published adventure, and have it available both in print and on DDB. There are times when accessing the book is easier: mostly for looking up area descriptions; Once interactive maps are developed, that will probably be less of an issue.
If money isn’t an issue, having both is ideal. But money IS an issue for me; I’ve been cautious about my purchases here, and I understand folks who don’t want to pay for both. My son will be leaving for college in a couple of years, and I’ll lose access to most if not all of the print books that are currently in our home; at that point I plan to make more purchases here on DDB.
When my daughter left for college a couple of years ago, loosing access to her brother’s print books, she bought the 3 core books (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, Monster Manual) here on DDB; she got in on the launch week sale, and it was much cheaper than buying the three books in print.
There’s a link to a Buyer’s guide in my signature that walks through a variety of different purchase scenarios, depending on how much you want to spend and how you plan to use things here.
If you're not a DM I recommend only getting what you need if you have shortage of funds. The program is very good for giving just what you need right away, and then discounting the full price of the book depending on what you bought. I think its a great bit of utility.
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Hi all,
I only recently bought the D&D Core Rules Gift Set but after looking more into dndbeyond I am now wondering if I should get the additional books from there?
Does anyone else have a mix of physical hardcover books and digital content on dndbeyond ? How is it working out for you guys? I definitely see the benefit of having, say, an iPad at the table during sessions instead of a ton physical books but part of me likes having a big book in my hands, turning pages etc. ... how do you guys do this?
I have access to all of the source books (the “rule” books/books with character options) and a few of the adventures in print as my teen son owns them. I also have some “books” here on DDB. Both have their advantages, but I use the resources on DDB more. (Interestingly my son prefers the books, although he does have some things here).
I DM a (theoretically) weekly game at the local library, and I love not having to drag all my books along. I take my laptop and my iPad, and use both to have different things showing. I’m running a published adventure, and have it available both in print and on DDB. There are times when accessing the book is easier: mostly for looking up area descriptions; Once interactive maps are developed, that will probably be less of an issue.
If money isn’t an issue, having both is ideal. But money IS an issue for me; I’ve been cautious about my purchases here, and I understand folks who don’t want to pay for both. My son will be leaving for college in a couple of years, and I’ll lose access to most if not all of the print books that are currently in our home; at that point I plan to make more purchases here on DDB.
When my daughter left for college a couple of years ago, loosing access to her brother’s print books, she bought the 3 core books (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, Monster Manual) here on DDB; she got in on the launch week sale, and it was much cheaper than buying the three books in print.
There’s a link to a Buyer’s guide in my signature that walks through a variety of different purchase scenarios, depending on how much you want to spend and how you plan to use things here.
Trying to Decide if DDB is for you? A few helpful threads: A Buyer's Guide to DDB; What I/We Bought and Why; How some DMs use DDB; A Newer Thread on Using DDB to Play
Helpful threads on other topics: Homebrew FAQ by IamSposta; Accessing Content by ConalTheGreat;
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If you're not a DM I recommend only getting what you need if you have shortage of funds. The program is very good for giving just what you need right away, and then discounting the full price of the book depending on what you bought. I think its a great bit of utility.