Grand List of iPhone Apps for D&D Gaming

[JDragon]

Well I haven't looked at your 4e product since I don't play 4e, but I'm guessing alot of the same features would be wanted.

First would be an interactive character sheet that would allow you to make changes as the game is going. For example add spell effects /posion / magic items /etc.

Next would be an Init Tracker for GM's. Something that allows all the different Init options to be used.

Now for a slight subject change, have you been keeping up on the rumors regarding the Apple Tablet or iSlate?

I'm thinking this would be an even better platform for these kind of tools along with more DM tools. Espically if it ends up having good PDF support for having access to all your rule books.

Hope this helps some.

JD

 

[mpattee]

Yeah, I've been following the rumors about the apple tablet. I'm much more excited to get my hands on it as a developer then a potential user. I've been trying to think of how its going to affect the UI with presumably more resolution.

I really can't wait for it.

I've been considering finishing the DM tool I started. I might re-visit that before the 3.5 app. But we'll see.

 

[Garthanos]

I am revelling in my droid (much nicer screen clarity/resolution than the itouch I had) so that is where my mobile app interest lies. Oh and I am definitely an old timer brought back to gaming by 4e. Am I still a grognard?

 

[JDragon]

Well I'm glad to hear you are interested in it as a developer because my interest is as a user.

I have some tools a friend of mine has put together for me in Java Script to run in Firefox on my laptop. Specifically a Init Tracker / Monster tracker.

Speaking of the UI I was thinking about that last night myself and how to best layout things for interactive usage.

I have an excel workbook character sheet I made myself for my tablet PC that I plan to use as very loose template for layout. I was going to start playing in Photoshop with layout to see how things might space out. Of course I have no experience coding for the iphone but figured it was something to do. So when I talk my friend in to learning the coding for the iphone/tablet I would have something to hand him and say I want it to look something like this and these buttons do X.

JD

 

[mpattee]

Resolution might have been the wrong word. I meant mostly screen real estate. I'm sure high resolution will be helpful but its the space for layout that will be nice.

JDragon,

You could always donate a UI to someone that already knows iPhone programming

 

[mpattee]

i4e 1.3.0 is going into beta testing this week and will be submitted to the app store in the beginning of March. It includes some major updates that will resolve a lot of the outstanding issues with the app today.

• Online editing after import of .dnd4e files. Once you've imported a .dnd4e file you can edit it through the web browser instead of being forced to use the small keyboard on the iPhone. Also if you have a subscription to D&D Insider a sub window will be shown for powers and such that can be looked up on the compendium for easy reference.
• Condition tracking to help you to remember all those things that happen to your character throughout a session.
• New power layout that sorts powers by action type and displays first line of description.
• Item based powers that are limited by your item uses per day and show up in the powers section.
• New Critical damage section on powers, shows calculated maximum damage.
• Ritual section to track information on rituals.
• Additive experience button so you can simply tap the button, enter how much experience you gained for the session and it will do the math for you.

 

[Felonious Ham]

Player's Companion for 3.5e

The Player's Companion now supports remote storage/access to characters, along with a lot of bug fixes and features since my last post.

The page is hosted at a different location:

Player's Companion

As before, if you have any questions or suggestions you can post them through the Project Page (Issues) or the Project Blog.

Running in the Android emulator:

 

[jigsawsaint]

Now for a slight subject change, have you been keeping up on the rumors regarding the Apple Tablet or iSlate?

..snip...

JD

Just wanted to note that our iplay4e interactive character sheets:

http://iplay4e.com

are going to be dreamy on the iPad. It's like the device was made for us.

You'll be able to access your character from your mobile, your iPad, your tablet, or your desktop - and with all state stored on the server, they'll always stay in sync.

Cheers,
Andrew Reutter
iplay4e.com

 

[Hadrian the Builder]

i4e is looking really sharp!

@jigsawsaint: iplay4e seems to have had a flurry of updates lately. I really love the new features you've added. I can't wait to get my hands on an iPad and try the new layout.

 

[JDragon]

Just wanted to note that our iplay4e interactive character sheets:

iPlay4e - play 4e Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) online!

are going to be dreamy on the iPad. It's like the device was made for us.

You'll be able to access your character from your mobile, your iPad, your tablet, or your desktop - and with all state stored on the server, they'll always stay in sync.

Cheers,
Andrew Reutter
iplay4e.com

Glad to hear the apps are going to work well on the iPad, now only if it was for Pathfinder I would be set.

Honestly any support is a good thing to see.

JD