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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Kafen" data-source="post: 5187467" data-attributes="member: 11273">One thing to consider, modern software is modular. The databases are almost always HD driven on that level which involve at least a manual transfer of data files. In this case, iPlay4e involves shifting data through the Character Builder format. Masterplan uses the Libarary format. In order to be successful, Masterplan has to offer that portability through .Library files. Otherwise, we are left with failing platforms that don't deliver the content to modern devices.It's not a good thing when large companies like WOTC hinder the growth of innovation that benefits the player base in general. I would support what you say 100% if WOTC had made any attempt to hunt the 'illegal' data files on torrent. Considering that at least two of the big ones host the files - something that they would not do if WOTC asked them to remove the files - on torrent.For the record, I'm not a huge fan of 4e. So, it is not a personal bit. Some people want to call it a loop hole when people create innovative software. I call it WOTC being irresponsible for their actions. They release the file format for Character Builder and encourage a basic API. Then, they protest when people use it. It's not cool for software developers which is my primary complaint with the whole affair at this point. Why distribute the technology if you plan on stopping people from using it?</blockquote>