What's up w/ DDI?

[Regicide]

I'll chime in on the character creation thing--it's really, really easy, plus almost every decision can be undone later (everything but class features, basically).

We found it very easy too, since 4E character creation is almost identical to 3.5E which we already know, except you pick powers instead of skills. The downside is that it's also very easy to make a character that is dramatically weaker than it could be by not placing abilities well.

 

[Rowe]

If guys on their free time can create something robust as Hero Forge for D&D 3.5, why the hell can't Wizards, do the same with a budget.

 

[Argyuile]

Maybe they are trying to put in some nice clunky and annoying DRM.

 

[wedgeski]

But how does one legitimately gain access to the magazines? Although as noted above if this involves entering one's credit cards into the site I'm not sure I want to go there.

Everything on there is free at the moment which is why the 'security' model is basically non-existent. Think of it more as getting people to sign up with a username... i.e. enough of an impediment to force the uninitiated to sign up.

When DDI goes pay-per-view you can bet you'll have to use a credit card, and you can bet the security model will change dramatically.

 

[DangerAbe]

Having a computer calculate all of your pluses To Hit and Damage for everyone of your powers is REALLY REALLY nice. Especially with new players.

But don't worry gang, I'm sure we'll make characters on Thurday fine. I was just hoping that they'd have the character builder at launch so I wouldn't have to check all the math on everybody's sheet and it would be easier for the newbs.

I do agree that 4th edition character creation is easier than 3e. -Totally

But I'v also never forgiven Wizards for the 3e character creator that was previewed when they first released the 3e PHB and then never finished.

 

[AGFlynn]

Tandy 8000 or IBM XT

I thought WotC used an Altair 8800b???

Dude, it's clearly a TRS80

 

[Oldtimer]

Dude, it's clearly a TRS80

Dude, the Altair 8800 predates the TRS80 with at least two years.

Personally, I think it's a Mark-8. (And I would know - I actually built one back in '74)

 

[MisterWhodat]

You guys...ya'll should have known better...

 

[Surgoshan]

"Y'all". It's spelled "y'all".

 

[JiffyPopTart]

"Y'all". It's spelled "y'all".

It is in my town.

DS