Critique my D&D tool

[nnms]

I know this is contrary to the whole web app approach, but something like this that can be run locally on my computer without internet access would be awesome. Having it as a web app makes sense considering how prevalent internet access is becoming, but I do still like the idea of something that is local and will work whether or not I have net access.

 

[ender_wiggin]

(Previous holder of title was Day[9]).

Cheers for Day[9]. And for doublewumpus. I wrote a post recently on these forums about the sleekness of what WOTC needs to achieve with their software. This is that bar, folks.

Oh, and the only thing wrong with this program is that we pay WOTC to use it, instead of yourself.

 

[doublewumpus]

Updated monster creation rules have been uploaded. Special thanks to Nullzone, Dannager, and Kelvor Ravenstar for their help!

Let me know if it's not behaving the way it should.

 

[Bagpuss]

You have a monster builder that actually builds monsters, that's a good idea.

I like (in a way that it protects you somewhat from a C&D letter) that if you drag something from the compendium (even if you update it later) the card is blank if you are not currently logged into the D&DI.

If Wizards do send you a C&D letter (because like Masterplan you are embarrassing them with how good your free offering is compared to their paid one) I hope they send you an application form at the same time.

 

[Dalamar]

Excellent piece of software, glad I gave it a second glance instead of being turned away the first time due to the requirement of registering.

Now, a couple of small nitpicks on the custom monster card side:
1) You're missing creature type (humanoid, animate), and keywords should propably appear automatically in parenthesis
2) If a creature has Darkvision or other special senses, its Speed and Features get pushed down with the line break. Also, Darkvision shouldn't be auto-bolded
2) Lines like Attack:, Hit:, etc. should be in italics in monster statblocks, not in bold as they are in power statblocks for characters
3) When writing the monster powers, if you don't use a suggested word, it keeps suggesting that word until you accept it, it suggests a new one, or you hit Esc. It should propably disappear when you hit space like it does in most places

Aside from those, looking pretty darn good.

 

[Dalamar]

Another couple of things I noticed when I put in the powers for one of my players, playing a mage, to see how they'd look printed out:

I like that it automatically orders things for printing.
What I don't like is that utility powers get mixed in with attack powers at their levels. I prefer having all attack powers, followed by all utility powers.
Ordering the powers Left-right, up-down means that someone like the aforementioned mage can have huge white spaces when one of the left-right pair powers is significantly longer than the other one. Maybe have the powers print up-down and then left-right? I.e. a two column list, like they are in the hardcover books?

 

[eriktheguy]

Been using it more and it's great.
Can you make it automatically add the bonus to saves, and list action points for, solos and elites. (I realize I could do this manually, but you asked for criticism and there isn't a whole lot to criticize).
The guide for monster building is great. You could possibly add a bit more detail to it, for example listing how many attacks you should give to a minion, standard, elite, solo.

 

[Bagpuss]

I can't get it to print either in Firefox 3 or IE?

Just says Loading Render....

 

[eriktheguy]

It keeps getting better...
Is there a way to move cards between spaces?

 

[Otterscrubber]

This tool looks very interesting, although I'm not sure how i woudl use it. Is it intended as a tool for players, DMs or both?