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Message: <blockquote data-quote="sheadunne" data-source="post: 6170896" data-attributes="member: 27570">As someone who has shifted from print to digital completely, no books, DVDs, CDs, etc, I have the following to say on the subject as it relates to gaming.I read novels exclusively on my iphone (as opposed to my e-reader, iPad, computer) because of the small hand-held size and the ability to flip through the book quickly and easily. I read usually at night and never outside so it works for me. I read gaming books on my computer or iPad, since a majority are in pdf format and a larger screen is required for my enjoyment. When I prep for a game (either DM or Play) I use a computer exclusively because I usually need the capacity to multitask and I want to do it quickly and easily (still not there for the iPad). When I play a game (as a player) I use an iPad for my character sheet, which I've imported everything into the sheet from spells to feats to any notes I need regarding character ability. I rarely have it open except to reference something and then it's quick and easy.When I run a game, I print out what I need and don't use any electronic devices. There's just too much I need to do that I don't have time to use electronics. Juggling the expectations of 4+ players doesn't allow for the few minutes I need to access the device to enter information or look something up. What I don't use electronics for at the table, dice (even though I have the capacity), miniatures (even though I can replace maps and miniatures with my computer or ipad and my projector, it's time consuming and doesn't have any real value added).My former PF group was 90% electronic at the table in terms of books and character sheets (two of us didn't use computers while running the game and 1 player didn't use a computer for his character at the table.) The game played fine for everyone, although I found most people who used a laptop distracting since it was big and bulky at the table and tables usually aren't that big.All that said, books aren't going anywhere. Paper isn't going anywhere. Electronic devices are a good 25-50 years away from being as useful as a sheet of paper and then they'll probably duplicate the usability of a piece of paper. My choice to use digital wasn't because it was superior, but rather a matter of money and space. If I had unlimited of both, I'd have the library of congress of gaming books (but I'd still have them all digital as well). I also won't subscribe to a subscription service (such as DDI). I'd rather buy the digital book and have it accessible as I want or need it. About the only possible reason I would use a subscription service is if I had access to every copy of every game book available (or a majority of them) such as with a video service like Netflix, Amazon Video, etc. Then I'd consider it as long as the library of games grew and was in a format that I could copy and paste from and use the material as I need it. Game however you want, as with all things, it's just a matter of personal taste.</blockquote>

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