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<blockquote data-quote="SuddenImpact" data-source="post: 5437604" data-attributes="member: 61441">I actually still have my DDI subscription (it renewed in December) but here are my issues:Character Builder has moved to Internet access mode only.* I sit on a communter train without access for 6 hours a week when I use this feature the most.Character Builder features have moved backwards1. The name of my character is the name of the file online (I can't have a version with a halberd and another with a greataxe without adding this information to the character's name)2. My character is now 6 pages long for a 6th level character.&nbsp; I cannot hide cards or change anything to decrease this.3. I'll stop here because it's to much like complaining.&nbsp;My key reasons for subscribing to DDI:1. Dragon and Dungeon magazineIssue: it's now just a collection of articles since they are not compiled each month.&nbsp; And many of these items cannot be downloaded, I have to print the web page in PDF format to keep, a real pain.&nbsp; I think it will have good content, but not very usable.&nbsp; They don't even have a index of dungeons sorted by level of characters.2. Char Build offlineIssue: Online only now, features have significantly decreased.&nbsp; I can't even find a javelin to purchase in the thing.3. Rule CompendiumThey are still doing a good job with this. An offline version would be a nice value add, but I have purchased about 75% of the 4e books so far and just hate carrying them.4. Monster Build offlineIssue: moving to online format, I'm scared what features will be left in it.5. To support the hobbyIssue: I don't think it's supporting the hobby so much as their own profit margins anymore.&nbsp; I don't mind people making a living but something is wrong with the math here.&nbsp; I can't even download RPGA modules MINI1-1 to 1-6 from them or the RPGA group, must be a licensing issue I guess. (sorry, complaining again)&nbsp;Thanks for listening!Keep those cards and letters coming in!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="SuddenImpact, post: 5437604, member: 61441"] I actually still have my DDI subscription (it renewed in December) but here are my issues: Character Builder has moved to Internet access mode only. * I sit on a communter train without access for 6 hours a week when I use this feature the most. Character Builder features have moved backwards 1. The name of my character is the name of the file online (I can't have a version with a halberd and another with a greataxe without adding this information to the character's name) 2. My character is now 6 pages long for a 6th level character. I cannot hide cards or change anything to decrease this. 3. I'll stop here because it's to much like complaining. My key reasons for subscribing to DDI: 1. Dragon and Dungeon magazine Issue: it's now just a collection of articles since they are not compiled each month. And many of these items cannot be downloaded, I have to print the web page in PDF format to keep, a real pain. I think it will have good content, but not very usable. They don't even have a index of dungeons sorted by level of characters. 2. Char Build offline Issue: Online only now, features have significantly decreased. I can't even find a javelin to purchase in the thing. 3. Rule Compendium They are still doing a good job with this. An offline version would be a nice value add, but I have purchased about 75% of the 4e books so far and just hate carrying them. 4. Monster Build offline Issue: moving to online format, I'm scared what features will be left in it. 5. To support the hobby Issue: I don't think it's supporting the hobby so much as their own profit margins anymore. I don't mind people making a living but something is wrong with the math here. I can't even download RPGA modules MINI1-1 to 1-6 from them or the RPGA group, must be a licensing issue I guess. (sorry, complaining again) Thanks for listening! Keep those cards and letters coming in! [/QUOTE]

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