I finally did what I probably should have done a long time ago and bought the master tier subscription so that I can share my content with people in a campaign. I tested it with a secondary account (that has no purchases) and it works great. I was able to to create a character that I would not otherwise have been able to (firbolg cleric of something not in the basic rules). Then, I noticed that, on my main account (the dm account), I can edit the character.
Why can I do this? I suppose it is intentional, but it feels wrong and may make my players less likely to use it if they figure this out.
Because the DM has the right to do this. The characters you make are subject to the DM. They DM may have to control and track your character if you're away for a while, the DM may want to give you access to something or take away something if you've had your pockets picked without your noticing. It's also so they can fix errors or cheats.
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Yeah, I use this as an audit function for PCs put into my campaigns. I had one teen in my PVMS club that just did not get that altering her PC to be very, very Mary Sue (we used the Standard Array and she came to the table with two 20s and several other stats at 14+) so I had a stern talk with her and handed her an unaltered PC. It also allows me to input items directly into their inventories after games.
If you're worried about your players being upset by this feature, I'd suggest having a chat with them and come to an agreement about what everyone is comfortable with you doing. As many here have said, the DM being able to adjust the player's character sheets can lead to a lot of wonderful moments of surprise when things you add are discovered! Or you can help adjust things when the items or stats change. But it's always good to check in with your players and find out what will make them uncomfortable. Maybe some would prefer you just tell them what changes need to be made, while others are fine with letting you tinker!
Personally as both a DM and a Player I've had character sheets get adjusted without the player knowing, but always with prior permission for the DM to do so. And those moments have always been a fun surprise I've enjoyed!
Because the DM has the right to do this. The characters you make are subject to the DM. They DM may have to control and track your character if you're away for a while, the DM may want to give you access to something or take away something if you've had your pockets picked without your noticing. It's also so they can fix errors or cheats.
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Need help with Homebrew? Check out ✨ this FAQ/Guide thread ✨ by IamSposta.
This has nothing to do with the subscription. The DM of a campaign can edit characters in that campaign.
I don't see why players would have a problem with it. As DM, you hold the fate of their characters in your hands already.
Yeah, I use this as an audit function for PCs put into my campaigns. I had one teen in my PVMS club that just did not get that altering her PC to be very, very Mary Sue (we used the Standard Array and she came to the table with two 20s and several other stats at 14+) so I had a stern talk with her and handed her an unaltered PC. It also allows me to input items directly into their inventories after games.
I like to add magic items to my player's character sheets at dramatically appropriate times.
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InsiderIf you're worried about your players being upset by this feature, I'd suggest having a chat with them and come to an agreement about what everyone is comfortable with you doing. As many here have said, the DM being able to adjust the player's character sheets can lead to a lot of wonderful moments of surprise when things you add are discovered! Or you can help adjust things when the items or stats change. But it's always good to check in with your players and find out what will make them uncomfortable. Maybe some would prefer you just tell them what changes need to be made, while others are fine with letting you tinker!
Personally as both a DM and a Player I've had character sheets get adjusted without the player knowing, but always with prior permission for the DM to do so. And those moments have always been a fun surprise I've enjoyed!
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