WotC WotC to support 3rd party creators, make map software free, and brush up the SRD

[Steampunkette]

Welcome Back to the Table: D&D's New Direction

Dungeons & Dragons belongs to you—the players, Dungeon Masters, live stream watchers, and storytellers—and we’re putting it back w...

www.dndbeyond.com

Dan Ayoub's making some big promises.

 

[CleverNickName]

Oh dang.

 

[Steampunkette]

I feel like this line really needs to be highlighted. I'm not certain how much I trust them... but it's definitely interesting that he's saying it.

 

[Retreater]

The map software is "free" if you've already purchased the adventure on DND Beyond. Otherwise, you have to be a Master-tier subscriber to even add your own homebrew maps.
Not a win, in my book.

 

[dave2008]

The map software is "free" if you've already purchased the adventure on DND Beyond. Otherwise, you have to be a Master-tier subscriber to even add your own homebrew maps.
Not a win, in my book.

No, it is going to be free to everyone who is registered (even free subscriptions). You will no longer need a Master-tier subscription to use Maps. Now a Master-tier will get you more features, so maybe that is what you are moaning about? That it is not everything for free?

from the article:
Starting September 16, in time with the release of Heroes of the Borderlands, all D&D Beyond registered users can run games on the Maps virtual tabletop (VTT) —no subscription required.

The core experience will be made available to everyone: If you own a map, module, or adventure on D&D Beyond, you can use it on Maps and invite your friends to play. Period.

Our Master Tier subscription will unlock more customizability for DMs who need it. You’ll be able to upload homebrew maps, custom tokens, and access exciting tools built just for you.

 

[dave2008]

Welcome Back to the Table: D&D's New Direction

Dungeons & Dragons belongs to you—the players, Dungeon Masters, live stream watchers, and storytellers—and we’re putting it back w...

www.dndbeyond.com

Dan Ayoub's making some big promises.

FYI, there is already a thread about this

 

[CleverNickName]

The map software is "free" if you've already purchased the adventure on DND Beyond. Otherwise, you have to be a Master-tier subscriber to even add your own homebrew maps.
Not a win, in my book.

Well they have to make money somehow, right?

I'm keeping an open mind, but I fully expect to keep using my Roll20 Pro account for the foreseeable future. It would take a very sweet deal indeed to get me to change platforms.

 

[Demetrios1453]

A Pathfinder adventure, Abomination Vaults, is already up and available for purchase.

 

[Steampunkette]

FYI, there is already a thread about this

Drat. I didn't see it.

Is it in a different forum?

 

[dave2008]

Drat. I didn't see it.

Is it in a different forum?

No, it is this forum. The title only discuss Maps but the link in the OP goes to the same DnD Beyond post. So it would be easy to miss if you are focussed on the other aspects of the article: Maps Feature on D&D Beyond Becomes Free to Use