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#1 wotc_dm Apr 28, 2009 13:28:57	We have finished rolling out April's Compendium and Character Builder update. Please find the patch notes for both below. Patch Notes - April 2009 D&D Insider Update Data Update Data from the following published materials are new this month: • Books Arcane Power⁚ • Online Magazines Dragon® Issue 373 Dungeon® Issue 164 • Adventure E1 Death’s Reach⁚ • Miniatures Player’s Handbook Heroes: Series 1⁚ Character Builder Demo version - A new Demo version will be posted with all content up through Player’s Handbook® 2. For those who haven’t yet subscribed, you will be able to create characters from levels 1 to 3 using all Classes from both Player’s Handbook® 1 and Player’s Handbook® 2. If you have the previous Demo already installed, you will need to uninstall it and download the new version. There is no update process to update the old demo to the new demo. Feature Changes - The Summary export now provides calculated bonuses for skills. - The Summary text can now be re-imported into the Character Builder, helping you exchange characters through forums – just copy from someone’s post, and Import from Clipboard on the Summary page - The .dnd4e character save file now has a new section that is friendlier to third parties, since it does not need to reference the rules engine. This should help modders create their own display options by reading the XML output. We also have included links for each rules element to the related compendium entry. - The application now supports Dual Implement spellcaster damage calculation with two implements wielded. Character Sheet Viewer Changes - You now have an option to “Show normal Items card”. This option will display each item in a single item card, as well as each mundane weapon with its basic attack and properties, and the note associated with each item printed on the card. Furthermore, magic weapons will also have the properties name of the weapon added in the property field. - Fixed the power card duplication issues occurring when switching format from portrait to landscape. - Familiar information can be added to the character sheet (go to Layout/Add Panel/Familiar) Interface Changes - Gear page UI and underlying code have been enhanced and column sorting has been added. - Money is now captured in its own interface window. The application will not automatically transform your money into gp anymore, but a converter drop down box will offer that option. - Large weapon check box display selection can now be found in the Preferences box. Miscellaneous Fixes and Updates - Sample characters will not get added after a new update anymore. - Added missing PHB2 portrait picture in the sample portrait folder. - Fixed a crash occurring when auto-building a small race sorcerer - Fixed a crash issue happening when loading character with custom campaign rules not being saved. - Fixed a crash in the background page related to selecting house illegal elements in the Scales of War background section. - Fixed a crash occurring when retraining spellbook spells. - Damage calculation for large Maces and clubs with Bugbear ruthless ruffians fixed. - Sorrowsworn Ring now adds Darkvision to the character. - Ring of Invigoration item price fixed. - Fixed Deadly Trickster Epic Destiny requirements - Fixed Mythic Sovereign display issues, and encounter power selection issue. - Khopesh will now work as an implement for Swordmage - All powers obtained from a magic item now have the proper usage type associated to them (For example, hellish Rebuke given by an Hellfire Wand is an encounter power). - Weapon powers using close blast (Hail of Thorns, Storm Spike, Winter’s grip…) now allow customizing weapon selection for the power card printing. - Class/Path/Destiny features panel can be added to the character sheet - Fixed a file loading issue when Concordant Leader Paragon path was chosen - Fixed an issue with calculating the attack bonus for a tempest Fighter when using two weapons. - Bonus from Dirty Fighting from the Pit Fighter is now properly calculated - Armor Specialization (Chainmail) feat does provide correct changes - Spellscarred weapon powers now calculate attack and damage properly. - Iron Armband of Power bonus now applies to melee weapon on powers with “melee or ranged” - Natural Cunning Feat is now adding to Perception bonus - Swift Strike power display issue fixed - Feast of Fury now includes attack info. - Firesoul power card now display the right bonus - Spirit Talker feat now allow proper power selection. - Dwarf speed no longer affected by Armor Specialization - Totem implement expertise now confers proper bonus - Serpentine Blast power display issue fixed - Shunt Between Worlds power range fixed - Skullcrusher now includes bonus damage for hammer or mace - Scatter to the Astral Wind now includes Wisdom to attack - Dreamstone weapon enchantment display issue fixed. - Elixir of Will potions bonuses fixed - Spiked Chain is now recognized as a reach weapon for Hounding Longarm - Opportune Reflex now add proper bonuses - Indomitable Will now add proper bonuses - Battle Runner power name fixed (was entered as Blade Runner) - Divine Rage calculation issues fixed - Nimble Bladestorm and Hesitation Slash now includes heavy blades - Hawk’s Talon now includes Wisdom bonus - Disrupting weapon display issue now fixed. - Cascade of Five Suns text fixed. - Travelers’ Trick power display issue fixed for Keybearer - Wizards can now used 2 staffs implements. - Turn Undead power damage fixed - Cutting Steps damage modifier properly taken in account - EarthShock Master keyword fixed. - Termination threat power fixed (melee only) - Snakeskin armor bonus issue fixed. - Underworld Gambit damage output fixed - Firepulse bonus issue fixed. - Animal Messenger ritual provided at 1st level for Druid - Frost weapon daily power bonus issue fixed. - Houserule icon issue when saving a character with a valid custom feat for the campaign is now fixed. - Eagle Eyes Goggle and bracers of Perfect shot now apply proper bonus to relevant basic attacks. - Merchant background display issue fixed - Quotation marks can now be used in item name customization - Play data card now properly display class information - Fixed a power grant issue in Spellscarred Savant Paragon path. - Issue with Feat bonus for Wizard of the Spiral tower fixed - Addressed issues when retraining powers with Bard Multiclass feat. - Invoker Rebuke Undead power bonus issue fixed. - Hammer formation issue with Javelin fixed. - Earthshock now triggers ability choice. - Barkskin action issue fixed. - Combat Challenge and Battle Awareness are now formatted to provide a power card in the character builder. - Versatile Master now allows at-will selection from all the classes - Tiefling Bloodhunt now appears as conditional info on power cards - Fixed damage bonus issue for Giant’s Wake - Custom Items can now be edited or deleted You need an active D&D Insider subscription to update your D&D Character Builder with the new data. Each account is limited to 5 updates. Every month, when a new data set is released, this limit will be reset. Check the Character Builder FAQ [http://wizards.custhelp.com/cgi-bin/wizards.cfg/php/enduser/std_adp.php?p_faqid=1431] for additional information. Compendium Feature Changes - Added the Glossary tab featuring rules and glossary information Miscellaneous Fixes and Updates - Compendium automatically runs in compatibility mode with IE7 to address some IE8-related issues. Known Issues The entry for Concordance in the Glossary is unreadable. Complete Data Set • Player’s Handbook® • Dungeon Master’s Guide® • Monster Manual® • Forgotten Realms® Player’s Guide • Forgotten Realms® Campaign Guide • Adventurer’s Vault⁚ • Martial Power⁚ • Draconomicon⁚: Chromatic Dragons • Manual of the Planes⁚ • Open Grave: Secrets of the Undead⁚ • Player’s Handbook® 2 • Arcane Power⁚ • Online Magazines o Dragon® Issues 364–373 o Dungeon® Issues 155–164 • Adventures o H1 Keep on the Shadowfell o H2 Thunderspire Labyrinth⁚ o H3 Pyramid of Shadows⁚ o P1 King of the Trollhaunt Warrens⁚ o P2 Demon Queen’s Enclave⁚ o P3 Assault on Nightwyrm Fortress⁚ o E1 Death’s Reach⁚ o FR1 Scepter Tower of Spellgard ⁚ • Preview Content o The Artificer, levels 1–30 (to appear in Eberron® Player’s Guide) • Miniatures o Player’s Handbook Heroes: Series 1⁚
#2 tufrat Apr 28, 2009 16:51:25	Where do we provide feedback for the compendium? It's really nice to have the glossary available. Can you get it to "show all" so that the glossary can be scrolled through like an index?
#3 Nived Apr 28, 2009 17:21:33	Well there is the character builder feedback forums for general stuff, but for more direct measures there is the report a bug link on the main menu of the builder.
#4 tufrat Apr 28, 2009 19:03:55	But I'm asking about the Compendium, not the builder.
#5 mdonais Apr 28, 2009 19:09:20	You can use the same methods and forums. The people who need the feedback will get it as they are the same people for both products mostly.
#6 nemquae Apr 29, 2009 1:53:51	hey, so I'm getting a repeatable system-lock whenever I try to install this update. First I tried updating automatically through the Character Builder Startup, and it froze my whole computer (mouse and everything). Then I tried uninstalling the old builder, redownloading the newest April 2009 version, and installing that. So far it's frozen my system at 99.7% and 80.4% completion. I'm running pretty high-end (not custom, though) computer with fully updated Vista. Any suggestions?
#7 i_can_see_forever Apr 29, 2009 7:13:07	Is the new demo posted yet?
#8 The_Architect Apr 29, 2009 16:31:28	Nemquae It seems strange that the updater would cause your computer to stop responding. Although it's possible it could be a problem with the updater, something that severe is most likely something environmental on your computer or a conflict with other software that is exercised by the solid state down loader. There are a few things that you may want to try: First is to ensure that you are running at a high enough permission level for the updater to work, ie as administrator or power user. The updater needs to be able to write to your registry. Since it seems you are getting part way through the download before you have problems, the problem could be with your router if you have one. Although I know it is a bit of a pain, you could try updating with your computer connected directly to your modem. Some of the cheaper modems cause the packets of data to get clipped and the Solid State down loader seems to have some issues with that at times. You could also try temporarily turning off any virus checkers while you run the update and see if that helps. I hope some of these ideas can help. If you are unable to get the process working, our Customer Service have an exceptionally high success rate with assisting customers over the phone. CS contact info can be found at CS Contact
#9 zombiegleemax Apr 29, 2009 22:03:24	Is the new demo posted yet? Seems to be... at least, I'm in the middle of downloading the new demo build, and the .exe file has a different name than the last one.
#10 nemquae Apr 29, 2009 22:55:00	The_Architect Hey thanks for the reply. For clarity, I've been using the Builder since the Beta Demo and updating every month. This is the first problem I've had. I'll contact Customer Service if turning off all my other software doesn't help. Since a clean reboot and run didn't work, I might try safemode or just disabling everything (including restarting my router). Although it probably isn't the router either since the lock occurs on installation, not download. Thanks again.