The playtest has begun

[Kzach]

I have to say that I'm a little bit peeved.

I signed up literally within minutes of the playtest being announced and yet I still haven't gotten an email. I know two other people who just signed up TODAY and they've already downloaded their packets

 

[Chris_Nightwing]

[MENTION=2]Piratecat[/MENTION] 's link works WOOOO

 

[LordGraz'zt]

I tried it and no luck.

 

[theredrobedwizard]

Did you both try Piratecat's link?

Yes. I think I've pieced together the problem. My WotC account is associated with a different email address than the one I used to sign up for the playtest.

So if you're having trouble getting to the playtest materials, make sure that the email address you use to sign up for a WotC account is the same email address you use to sign up for the playtest.

(edit: And yes, now that I've re-read the actual signup page I notice that this stipulation is clearly spelled out. Still, the easiest way to do this distribution would've been to just attach the files to the second email.)

 

[vagabundo]

Bah. First big disappointment with the packet is the Monster formatting - back to the dark ages. It's like 4e never happened. NPC's have spell lists again <yuck>.

Hopefully that will be improved.

I'm happy with the rest of the packet though. Seems very streamlined, looking forward to seeing the Advantage/Disadvantage mechanic in play (it's everywhere; poor swimmers in heavy armour )

The character sheets look good, lots of nice abilities. A little heavier than I thought the default game would be. Although maybe themes and backgrounds will be a module/optional.

 

[The Shadow]

I can confirm that receiving the second email is NOT necessary. Piratecat's link worked for me.

 

[YRUSirius]

Although maybe themes and backgrounds will be a module/optional.

The character sheets already say so. Right on the sheet itself.

-YRUSirius

 

[bouncyhead]

[MENTION=2]Piratecat[/MENTION]'s link is a bit hit and miss, but after a few tries I'm in! Merry Testmas everyone!

 

[I'm A Banana]

WTF?

Error 37?!

 

[nerfherder]

I like that the Fighter character sheet is only 1 page long (the others are 2 pages).