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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Rooer" data-source="post: 293363" data-attributes="member: 6466">E-Tools... shouldn't be given away, much less sold.I have it.I will be calling svgames and demanding a refund.I was really hoping this would make preperation for games much easier.  That I wouldn't need to hop around the web to generate NPC's & encounters.  That it would just do a few things that take up valuable time.  (I've been a Dungeon Master since 1981, and for me, it's my primary role in my gaming).It is absolutely one of the worst pieces of software that's ever touched my computer.The only redeeming value is the ability to cut & paste a statblock of any monster in the MM.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">You can't resize the child windows (modal as well). This is extremely annoying when working with horizontal scrolling.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rings have 0 value in the generate treasure app (bug, fixable)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rods have 0 value in the generate treasure app (bug, fixable)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">BAB's are listed in reverse order (ie, +2/+7) (bug, fixable?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Doesn't list multiple attack bonuses for higher level characters (8Rog/2Ftr = +8/+3, but only shows +12 (14 STR) for magic weapon +2 instead of +12/+7)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Weapon Focus isn't taken into account for Attack Bonuses in the stat block</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can't make multiclass generated characters.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Generate NPC creates NPCs straight from the DMG (Fighters always have EWP: Bastard Sword, etc...)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">When trying to create a group of monsters (Warband, 4d8), it creates a whole freaking tribe. (bug, fixable?)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It counts Orcs, Hobgoblins, Merfolk, Goblins as characters, not monsters (because they're listed as warriors!! uhh... stupid)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Must create every normal magic weapon/armor as a custom item (minor).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">No default wands listed (as they are in the DMG) (minor)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Changing character stats & skills uses a very clunky and ambiguous interface.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Incorrectly lists Dwarves inherent magical resistance as +2 reflex save vs spells.  PHB (p.15) clearly lists this as +2 save vs Spells & spell-like effects.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Crashes when you create a custom magic item then have a character purchase it (repeatable).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Custom items (House rule) are not available unless you shut down program and restart it.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Website forums down night of release.</li> </ul>It doesn't even have a decent online manual (I didn't mind no physical manual or instructions).  I was really really stoked about this product and would gladly have settled for the quality of free online stuff that's out there wrapped up in one program. What is truly pitiful is how long the gaming public has waited for this for this truly pitiful software.I really do hate being harsh on anything, I really do try and give things a fair shake, but I can't find much of anything to give anyone any good news about.EDIT :: I've edited my bulleted list to accurately reflect the state of the program as I wade through it (with Eric's guidance).</blockquote>

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