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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MechaPilot" data-source="post: 7720228" data-attributes="member: 82779">With the basic program, I agree that's what they're doing.  That's why I don't have any issues at all with them charging (or imposing ads) for use of the program.  However, the OP very clearly indicates that the content WotC published in adventures and expansion books (such as Volo's) will have to be separately purchased for use with the app, without regard for us having already purchased a physical copy from WotC.You're absolutely right about that.  I have no problem with them selling a tool that makes accessing D&D content easier.Look.  I get that progress marches on, and changes in tech are an inherent part of that.  In large part, I either don't mind that, or I enjoy it.  But, no one enjoys having to repurchase things they already own.  Making that experience part of the marketing for a product is a bad idea.Also, as someone who doesn't own a cellphone or tablet, and isn't in the habit of bringing a laptop to the gaming table, it's pretty clear that DDB probably has next to nothing to offer me; especially nothing that would be worth repurchasing my existing D&D 5e library.Re DVDs, I have several DVDs that I have converted to digital files using DVD Shrink.  It took next to no effort, and it ran in the background while I was doing other things.  Now my entire DVD library is stored digitally, for consumption at my convenience.In regard to just the tool part, sure.  In regard to having to repurchase material we already own, I strongly disagree.Agreed.  D&D, especially on the part of DMs, is very often the definition of a labor of love.  It takes a great deal of effort to create things from whole cloth.  But, when you do and you see your players having fun, and you're having fun as well, it's well worth it.  I don't think anyone here is really debating that.</blockquote>

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