WotC D&D Beyond Update: 2024 Core Rulebooks, Maps, and Third Party Content.

Maps has a number of updates.

• Lots of feature improvements to maps--tokens, fog, and user interface.
• 'Spectator Mode' allows DMs to open a separate tab as a player view on a separate monitor, streaming, etc.
• 'Draw Tool' allows you to freehand draw on the map.
• 6 products from back catalogue plus third party content added to library.
• Pointer added.
• You can now rename a token.
• Enhancement and support will include the 2024 core rulebooks.

Maps is 'here to stay' and will continue to be supported.

Regarding third party products, apparently they are inviting 'many third parties to the party'.

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[darjr]

I'm not sure I understand the drawing demos....do DMs draw big circles and arrows and stuff on their maps? Also, is there an erase? I mean, I figured draw was to actually draw rooms and stuff.......edit: Yup, there is an erase.

I draw tons.

 

[Mistwell]

I'm not sure I understand the drawing demos....do DMs draw big circles and arrows and stuff on their maps? Also, is there an erase? I mean, I figured draw was to actually draw rooms and stuff.......edit: Yup, there is an erase.

Both players and DMs in our games draw on the maps sometimes. For example we're playing Dungeon of the Mad Mage and when we find a new gate and identify where it goes, a player draws that on the map so we remember next time we return to that level.

 

[bedir than]

Both players and DMs in our games draw on the maps sometimes. For example we're playing Dungeon of the Mad Mage and when we find a new gate and identify where it goes, a player draws that on the map so we remember next time we return to that level.

I draw AOE many times a combat. This is especially useful for persistent AOE

 

[bedir than]

I wish they had an update on when Sidekicks and Theros' godly blessings (whatever the actual language is) would be implemented

 

[Zaukrie]

I draw AOE many times a combat. This is especially useful for persistent AOE

See, now that would have been good to demo.....I really found what they did odd, but that's just me.

 

[doctorhook]

I’m sorta confused and can’t watch the video now (and likely won’t if it’s more than 30 seconds long). What am I looking at?

 

[Zaukrie]

I’m sorta confused and can’t watch the video now (and likely won’t if it’s more than 30 seconds long). What am I looking at?

An update from WotC on their maps tool....

 

[UngainlyTitan]

Their dedication from founding and through multiple purchases to putting out important updates as massive videos rather than easily consumable text is impressive.

There is usually write up on D&Deyond after the videos at some stage. Not sure of the delay but they get around to it eventually.

 

[Oofta]

I draw AOE many times a combat. This is especially useful for persistent AOE

One of my wish list items is a template for casters for things like fireball. You can use the measurement tool, and now that I can draw I can at least show exactly where I'm targeting so it's better. But for things like the wall spells? It will be quite handy.

 

[Zaukrie]

One of my wish list items is a template for casters for things like fireball. You can use the measurement tool, and now that I can draw I can at least show exactly where I'm targeting so it's better. But for things like the wall spells? It will be quite handy.

agreed. I'm shocked it isn't more widely available in every VTT I try out....