D & D Character Builder Beta available

[Scribble]

Originally Posted by darjr

Are the save files in readable XML format? No binary blobs in it? If so I plan on doing something about populating my favorite character sheet from it.

Could be my imagination... but for some reason I remember this being the case? That they planned to make it able to populate other sheets or soemthing through XML? Again I could be just imagining things though.

[Halivar]

Originally Posted by doctorhook

lol

Okay guys, I'm able to download the first 594kb before Firefox tells me that the download is complete. What gives?

Microsoft doesn't like Firefox. If you're downloading from their site, use Internet Explorer. Sorry.

[darjr]

Originally Posted by Scribble

Could be my imagination... but for some reason I remember this being the case? That they planned to make it able to populate other sheets or soemthing through XML? Again I could be just imagining things though.

I remember it as well. Wonder if it's compressed XML?

[garyh]

Anyone see a way to change how many points you're allowed to use in point buy? I was just trying to put together a character I'm playing in a game that uses 25 points, and I don't see a way to do that.

[lexoanvil]

could not load file "d20rulesengine,version=0.0.0.o, culture=neutral,publickey token=null
is what i got

[lexoanvil]

well this is troublesome : / i want to see what its like : (

[Asmor]

Originally Posted by lexoanvil

could not load file "d20rulesengine,version=0.0.0.o, culture=neutral,publickey token=null
is what i got

First, what operating system are you running? (Windows XP or Vista? 32-bit or 64-bit (probably 32-bit if you're not sure))

Next, do you have .Net 3.0 and 3.5 installed? Go to this folder:

C:\WINDOWS\Microsoft.NET\Framework

And you should see a folder there called "v3.5."

The error you're getting makes me suspect that not having the correct .Net framework installed is the problem.

[lexoanvil]

Originally Posted by Asmor

First, what operating system are you running? (Windows XP or Vista? 32-bit or 64-bit (probably 32-bit if you're not sure))

Next, do you have .Net 3.0 and 3.5 installed? Go to this folder:

C:WINDOWSMicrosoft.NETFramework

And you should see a folder there called "v3.5."

The error you're getting makes me suspect that not having the correct .Net framework installed is the problem.

i have that folder and im running vista the version that allows 4 gigs of ram so i think its 64

[thecasualoblivion]

14 characters created and counting. No Barbarian though, and that is truly annoying. No dragon 368 for that matter. I wonder if they are going to update the beta with the new Dragon mags and most importantly Martial Power. The value of this thing as it stands now is much lower if we're going to have to wait for the full version for Martial Power support.

[mearlus]

Originally Posted by Hadrian the Builder

Anyone get this up and running on a Mac without dual-booting into Windows?

Runs fine on my Macbook when using a windows XP virtual machine in Fusion. Only problem is the lack of being able to shrink the vertical screen size in order to fit on this small LCD :P

[catsclaw227]

I think there might be an issue with 64bit Vista OS. I am running that, with .NET 3.5 SP1 framework (and with Visual Studio 2008 installed).

It's possible that they didn't do an x64 build and there might be some bugs with the pathing of some of the framework libraries that are referenced by the app.

BTW - being a .NET developer myself - can't wait to see their UI implementations...

[thecasualoblivion]

I asked the designers over on the WotC forums whether or not they were going to update the Beta with new Dragon issues and Martial Power. They said yes.

That being said, what I am finding most frustrating right now is the lack of the Barbarian class in the creator, thanks to it only being up to Dragon 367(Barbarian is in 368). I'm definitely happy to hear that it will be coming soon.

[catsclaw227]

One other thing. With Vista 64 (and possibly XP 64) the Framework creates two different folders:

%SYSTEMROOT%\Microsoft.NET\Framework\
%SYSTEMROOT%\Microsoft.NET\Framework64\

Both with differnet sets of framework libraries (i.e. folders for 2.0, 3.0, 3.5).

[WalterKovacs]

Originally Posted by lexoanvil

i have that folder and im running vista the version that allows 4 gigs of ram so i think its 64

I'm in the same boat ... Vista 64, I do have the 3.5 installed, and getting the same error message.

It does instally into the X86 folder, not the other Program Files area.

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Character Builder Unexpected Error

System.ArgumentException: Parameter is not valid.
at System.Drawing.Font.GetHeight()
at System.Drawing.Font.get_Height()
at System.Windows.Forms.Control.get_FontHeight()at [weird symbol].[weird symbol]..ctor(, )
at ..-> ()
at [up arrow]..[different weird symbol](Exception, Boolean )

[2WS-Steve]

Install on my WinXP desktop -- .net never finished installing, so I hit cancel and closed the program, then a few minutes later a screen pops up saying that I need to restart to finish installation of the Character Builder. Did that and now it works fine.

Install on my Vista laptop at coffee shop -- again, .net never finished installing (bar filled but wouldn't close out), so I hit cancel again and eventually a screen pops up to restart -- do that but no desktop icon after restart. Seems program didn't finish installing.


On the machine where it works, it seems to work pretty nicely. A "wizard" style build where you go through sections -- nice to have description text for everything and it's pretty clearly formatted.

EDIT -- the Vista machine is using Vista64

[lexoanvil]

so is there any way to run this on 64 bit or am i proper boned?

[thecasualoblivion]

It wasn't that hard for me to get it running. It failed when I first downloaded it, but then I downloaded .NET 3.5 SP direct from microsoft. It worked fine after that. I am using XP...

[MerricB]

Originally Posted by Scribble

Could be my imagination... but for some reason I remember this being the case? That they planned to make it able to populate other sheets or soemthing through XML? Again I could be just imagining things though.

It's true. It's readable XML.

Cheers!

[Riley]

The program is great! I'm quite used to being disappointed by WOTC's digital offerings, but this is really easy to use, and I really like the easy ability to rearrange the character sheet layout.

[Mouseferatu]

Someone remind me... Have they (recently) offered any ETA on when the full version will be up and running? I love what I'm seeing so far; I want full functionality soon!