That was my attitude at first. But I've concluded that the sheer convenience of D&D Beyond is worth it. I'll pay $10-15 to see a movie that lasts two and a half hours, and I don't expect the right to revisit that movie forever afterward.Still gonna be able to use it in 5 years if D&D Beyond shuts down? Or if WotC pulls their license? Or if 6e is released and WotC stops allowing access to previous edition tools (like they did with 4e)?
No. I only trust dead tree editions.
Besides, if I throw my back out hauling a pile of hardcover books to game night, it'll cost me more in medical expenses and lost quality of life* than I will ever pay for DDB. It's remarkable how liberating it is to just stroll in with my laptop and dice.
If there's a book I really want to be sure I can keep forever, I'll pay for both. Otherwise, electronics for me.
[SIZE=-2]*I have friends with back issues. It's wretched; all it takes is one bad slip on the ice, and you're dealing with periodic flare-ups for the rest of your life. Especially as I embark on my 40s, reducing my risk of that is well worth a little money to me.[/SIZE]
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