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Any point to buying the box yet?

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#1
spawn10459
Jun 10, 2008 18:27:22 Like the title says.. Is there any point to buying the books now that we know DnDI is not going to happen for at least 2 months?

Or is there any news on when we can start useing the tools?
#2
darqueknight
Jun 10, 2008 18:38:16 If your primary reason for buying the Books is to play online with other people then i would strongly encourage you NOT to purchase them at this time. There is no word yet on when the full suite of tools will be out. Unfortunately we cannot even get WotC to put up a notice on their front Door so to speak about the problems they are having.

Sorry for your troubles Mate.

Cheers!
#3
BW0222
Jun 10, 2008 18:54:27 pawn10459,

Any point to buying the box yet?

Of course there is.

1. You have a nice set of books which you can read now. You may get dozens of hours of enjoyment out of reading. They also have pretty pictures and can double as art books. Many folks just like reading.

2. You can play the table top game. You can make modules, play encounters, and have fun with your friends. You can also play RPGA events, conventions, at your local comic shop, etc. (sarcasim on) Appearently, the rules allow you to play D&D without buying using a computer? Not sure how they do this, but dice, pens, paper, and pizza seem to have something to do with it? (sarcasim off)

3. You can try out the system before comitting to play the game online.

If you are only interested in trying out the online tools... then you can certainly wait for them. You likely don't even need to purchase the 4e books to join D&DI if you really don't wish to spend the money. You might also consider buying just the PHB, borrowing a friends, or playing at an RPGA events or local game days, where folks will give you pregens and explain the rules for you if you don't have a book.
#4
spawn10459
Jun 11, 2008 11:52:19 I would love to play with all my friends to bad there in the PA/NJ area and im in florida. I couldnt even tell you were any dork stores are in the whole state. So my only option to play with with my friends is Via the internet.
#5
seTiny
Jun 11, 2008 12:05:00 Have you ever considered Play by post as an option? There are a mix of 3.5 and 4e games recruiting right now.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 spawn10459 Jun 10, 2008 18:27:22	Like the title says.. Is there any point to buying the books now that we know DnDI is not going to happen for at least 2 months? Or is there any news on when we can start useing the tools?
#2 darqueknight Jun 10, 2008 18:38:16	If your primary reason for buying the Books is to play online with other people then i would strongly encourage you NOT to purchase them at this time. There is no word yet on when the full suite of tools will be out. Unfortunately we cannot even get WotC to put up a notice on their front Door so to speak about the problems they are having. Sorry for your troubles Mate. Cheers!
#3 BW0222 Jun 10, 2008 18:54:27	pawn10459, Any point to buying the box yet? Of course there is. 1. You have a nice set of books which you can read now. You may get dozens of hours of enjoyment out of reading. They also have pretty pictures and can double as art books. Many folks just like reading. 2. You can play the table top game. You can make modules, play encounters, and have fun with your friends. You can also play RPGA events, conventions, at your local comic shop, etc. (sarcasim on) Appearently, the rules allow you to play D&D without buying using a computer? Not sure how they do this, but dice, pens, paper, and pizza seem to have something to do with it? (sarcasim off) 3. You can try out the system before comitting to play the game online. If you are only interested in trying out the online tools... then you can certainly wait for them. You likely don't even need to purchase the 4e books to join D&DI if you really don't wish to spend the money. You might also consider buying just the PHB, borrowing a friends, or playing at an RPGA events or local game days, where folks will give you pregens and explain the rules for you if you don't have a book.
#4 spawn10459 Jun 11, 2008 11:52:19	I would love to play with all my friends to bad there in the PA/NJ area and im in florida. I couldnt even tell you were any dork stores are in the whole state. So my only option to play with with my friends is Via the internet.
#5 seTiny Jun 11, 2008 12:05:00	Have you ever considered Play by post as an option? There are a mix of 3.5 and 4e games recruiting right now.