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Builder/Compendium update?

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#1
dfp222
May 26, 2009 8:01:21 On the editorial calendar I noticed it says that the Character Builder and Compendium are set to update today? Does anyone know when it is set to update and what will be included in it? I'm personally hoping for the monk playtest.
#2
Cailte
May 26, 2009 8:11:02 That is incorrect.

Next update will happen on the 2nd of June.

Hey all. I know we’re all ravenously awaiting DDI information and I was fortunate enough to get my hands on some details I think you’d like to have.

Character Builder/Compendium Update - Starting on Tuesday, June 2nd, we will release new updates for the D&D Character Builder and the D&D Compendium on the first Tuesday of every month instead of the fourth Tuesday. The scheduled May 26th update will be moved to June 2nd, and updates will fall on the first Tuesday of every month going forward.

Hybrid Classes – Originally we held off on including the Hybrid Class rules in the Character Builder because of the heavy playtest nature of the rules. You guys have given us a lot of feedback and R&D is behind it too, so it looks like we’ll be seeing Hybrid Class rules in the June update to Character Builder.

Monk Playtest – With the way information is compiled and added to the Character Builder and Compendium, it generally takes four to eight weeks to get Dragon content into the tools. We all want to get our hands on the monk, and the devs must love us because it looks like we’ll be getting the Monk in the Character Builder and Compendium on the June 2nd update.

The info I glanced over had some more stuff about the basic data updates we get every month and some neat things such as resizing windows on your character sheet, but you’ll have to wait for the official announcement to read more on those and the things I already mentioned above. That official announcement goes up the week before the update hits and we’ll make sure to link it for you. Of course, we’re still a few weeks out and things could change, but I wanted to give you guys a peek at what’s on the docket.

In related sneak peek news, we are working on another project in the same vein as the XML output version for Character Builder, with the intention of getting more information into the hands of people who want to make tools that interact with the Character Builder and Compendium. You can check out Don’s blog to get an idea of the type of information you might see included in this project. I have no clue when we’ll have something like this compiled and ready for people, but I knew some of you would be interested to hear about it

Hopefully this is something I can keep bringing your way. Until then, feel free to discuss the information above in this thread.

#3
dfp222
May 26, 2009 8:24:57 Oh, thanks a bunch, I must have missed that. I was just looking at the calendar and they hadn't changed or mentioned anything there. At least now i know exactly what to look forward to...:D
#4
Mock
May 26, 2009 9:11:16 I and a few others pointed out in one thread or another (pointed out to WotC_Trevor, so not just yelling into the wind) that the calendar needed to be changed; I guess that got overlooked.
#5
zagora_01
May 27, 2009 10:21:50 I have a questions regarding hybrid classes and the june 2nd update. They said they would include the hybrid characters in the character builder, but the new hybrid character article that just came out repeats their statement that they will not support it with the character builder or rpga. Since that is obviously another editor goof (why this guy still has a job I don't know), can we assume they will allow the classes in rpga as well?
#6
WolfStar76
May 27, 2009 11:48:06
I have a questions regarding hybrid classes and the june 2nd update. They said they would include the hybrid characters in the character builder, but the new hybrid character article that just came out repeats their statement that they will not support it with the character builder or rpga. Since that is obviously another editor goof (why this guy still has a job I don't know), can we assume they will allow the classes in rpga as well?

I would not make the RPGA assumption unless/until you see a posting (or an updated CCG) that says otherwise.

If/when Hybrids become RPGA/LFR legal, I'll be sure to update my LFR-Legal Player Options thread accordingly.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 dfp222 May 26, 2009 8:01:21	On the editorial calendar I noticed it says that the Character Builder and Compendium are set to update today? Does anyone know when it is set to update and what will be included in it? I'm personally hoping for the monk playtest.
#2 Cailte May 26, 2009 8:11:02	That is incorrect. Next update will happen on the 2nd of June. Hey all. I know we’re all ravenously awaiting DDI information and I was fortunate enough to get my hands on some details I think you’d like to have. Character Builder/Compendium Update - Starting on Tuesday, June 2nd, we will release new updates for the D&D Character Builder and the D&D Compendium on the first Tuesday of every month instead of the fourth Tuesday. The scheduled May 26th update will be moved to June 2nd, and updates will fall on the first Tuesday of every month going forward. Hybrid Classes – Originally we held off on including the Hybrid Class rules in the Character Builder because of the heavy playtest nature of the rules. You guys have given us a lot of feedback and R&D is behind it too, so it looks like we’ll be seeing Hybrid Class rules in the June update to Character Builder. Monk Playtest – With the way information is compiled and added to the Character Builder and Compendium, it generally takes four to eight weeks to get Dragon content into the tools. We all want to get our hands on the monk, and the devs must love us because it looks like we’ll be getting the Monk in the Character Builder and Compendium on the June 2nd update. The info I glanced over had some more stuff about the basic data updates we get every month and some neat things such as resizing windows on your character sheet, but you’ll have to wait for the official announcement to read more on those and the things I already mentioned above. That official announcement goes up the week before the update hits and we’ll make sure to link it for you. Of course, we’re still a few weeks out and things could change, but I wanted to give you guys a peek at what’s on the docket. In related sneak peek news, we are working on another project in the same vein as the XML output version for Character Builder, with the intention of getting more information into the hands of people who want to make tools that interact with the Character Builder and Compendium. You can check out Don’s blog to get an idea of the type of information you might see included in this project. I have no clue when we’ll have something like this compiled and ready for people, but I knew some of you would be interested to hear about it Hopefully this is something I can keep bringing your way. Until then, feel free to discuss the information above in this thread.
#3 dfp222 May 26, 2009 8:24:57	Oh, thanks a bunch, I must have missed that. I was just looking at the calendar and they hadn't changed or mentioned anything there. At least now i know exactly what to look forward to...:D
#4 Mock May 26, 2009 9:11:16	I and a few others pointed out in one thread or another (pointed out to WotC_Trevor, so not just yelling into the wind) that the calendar needed to be changed; I guess that got overlooked.
#5 zagora_01 May 27, 2009 10:21:50	I have a questions regarding hybrid classes and the june 2nd update. They said they would include the hybrid characters in the character builder, but the new hybrid character article that just came out repeats their statement that they will not support it with the character builder or rpga. Since that is obviously another editor goof (why this guy still has a job I don't know), can we assume they will allow the classes in rpga as well?
#6 WolfStar76 May 27, 2009 11:48:06	I have a questions regarding hybrid classes and the june 2nd update. They said they would include the hybrid characters in the character builder, but the new hybrid character article that just came out repeats their statement that they will not support it with the character builder or rpga. Since that is obviously another editor goof (why this guy still has a job I don't know), can we assume they will allow the classes in rpga as well? I would not make the RPGA assumption unless/until you see a posting (or an updated CCG) that says otherwise. If/when Hybrids become RPGA/LFR legal, I'll be sure to update my LFR-Legal Player Options thread accordingly.