The Dungeons & Dragons Virtual Table

[weem]

Here we go...

http://community.wizards.com/go/thread/view/75882/26286405/The_Dungeons__Dragons_Virtual_Table

"....Later today, Thursday November 18th, invites will be going out for the friends and family portion of the Dungeons & Dragons Virtual Table beta. The focus of this stage of the beta will be usability and gathering basic feedback about the D&D VT. It’s important to note that those invited to the beta are able to talk about their impressions of the D&D VT, so don’t be surprised if you see posts, blogs, and screen shots about their experiences. Here’s an example of what you might see:..."

 

[mudbunny]

I love being a VCL right about now.

 

[Festivus]

I love being a VCL right about now.

...and I love being right (sometimes). I still owe you a beer whenever I run into you, you make sure to hold me to it.

 

[Insight]

Q: Does the VT integrate with other web-based insider tools like the Character Builder or the upcoming web-based Monster Builder?
A: At this point the VT does not integrate with our web-based tools.

Web-based Monster Builder!

 

[mudbunny]

Remember a couple of weeks/months ago when I was asked if the web-CB was what I was really, really excited about??

 

[webrunner]

it says "Users will need access to the rules and information found in the Dungeons & Dragons tabletop Roleplaying Game Core Rules in order to use the D&D VT. "

Note it does not say "Users will need access to D&D Insider in order to use the D&D VT."

Strange how it doesn't mention insider at all except for the beta test. Also no mention in the FAQ..

If this ends up only needing insider for the DM, that would be super-awesome.

 

[Maccwar]

Wow, looks like a prettier version of Maptool*.

(* insert VTT of your choice)

 

[The_Baldman]

Remember a couple of weeks/months ago when I was asked if the web-CB was what I was really, really excited about??

Try keeping it quiet for a year plus. There are things that suck worse then being a VCL LOL (and peeps - knowing things is kinda cool - knowing and not being able to talk about it with anybody in your same time zone? Sucks more then the kinda cool part most of the time).

 

[renau1g]

I love being a VCL right about now.

So....how do we get in on that beta action

 

[the Jester]

Taking a look at the FAQ, I see one worrisome thing right off the bat:

Q: What is the pricing going to be on the finished product?
A: We have not finalized any pricing decisions at this time.

Sounds like it may not be offered as part of DDI.

COME ON NOW.