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Message: <blockquote data-quote="ExploderWizard" data-source="post: 6421183" data-attributes="member: 66434">Support for monetization and IP protection is of no concern to the end user. That's the publishers problem. As a HOBBY tool, to create characters, it works. Every fan who pours his/her heart & soul into functional tools that work for a game they enjoy and wants to share these creations is attempting to help support the community at large without concern for personal profit. Putting the legal smackdown on these tools because WOTC couldn't figure out how to do it and make a nickel at the same time might be considered good business by some, but if growing the brand and the overall popularity of D&D is the plan, not permitting fan made tools runs against the grain. If it is a case of WOTC being unwilling to invest the capital it takes to develop real pro grade software, then let some fan somewhere do it for them at zero cost. Zero cost might men zero revenue, but if one is unwilling to invest to see that revenue, well then it becomes a case of poop or get off the pot. The game is new, popularity is riding high, and people want their cool toys NOW. Sure it's better to release something good later than something horrible now, but be honest about the resources you are willing to commit to it.</blockquote>