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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kragash" data-source="post: 4958200" data-attributes="member: 84948">I took a look at it also and, honestly, it's an XML file that was awkwardly laid out. As you've mentionned, it's missing some character information. But the most glaring problem is that it would still rely on the Compendium to fetch certain information. To me, that's a complete turn off. It requires an active internet connection and an account (which the user would have to log onto).Indeed. It's restrictive and, in most cases, would break the user experience from your app and mine.This chafes me the most. Here's a huge company with lots of resources and swimming in money and yet they stubbornly create a Windows-only application. If someone wants to provide a solution to Mac, Linux or mobile users, is WotC really going to shake its finger at them and say "NO! We don't want no stinkin' Mac/Linux/iPhone/iPod touch users to play D&D 4E"? I would certainly hope not. It's an opportunity for WotC to grow its customer-base.You might be able to embed a WebKit view into your app. Still though, like you said, it requires an account and the user to log in. At this point, the app doesn't really feel like an app anymore but rather a simple website.What I'm curious to know is where the IP fine line is. I'm still skeptical that WotC could slap my on the wrist for putting "Improved Initiative - +4 to initiative" in my app. Or "Flaming Weapon +4 (Shortsword)". Many of the power/feat/item names are borrowed from other RPGs, at this point I'd be stealing something that has be stolen and stolen and stolen.edit: I also want to say that I totally respect WotC. I enjoy D&D 4E very much and want others to enjoy it also...that's why I spent the time to develop my application. I'm sure mpattee's reasons are similar. I'm not trying to tread on any of WotC IPs. Character Builder and the D&D books still have their role by giving players insight and details on what they can do and what they can't do with their characters. My app simply does not provide this level of detail.</blockquote>

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