I've found that people (especially newer players) find the Monster Builder stat blocks significantly easier to read over the CB character sheets. Could an "Export to Monster Builder" function be introduced to the Character Builder? This would allow someone like me to build a standard character in the Character Builder, then export it to the Monster Builder for printing for players.
It would also significantly help in creating Companion Characters, which is another request I've put up in the past. This thread's idea would definitely supplant that one. TIA
Well, not necessarily a "change" as much as adding a feature.
I've found that people (especially newer players) find the Monster Builder stat blocks significantly easier to read over the CB character sheets. Could an "Export to Monster Builder" function be introduced to the Character Builder? This would allow someone like me to build a standard character in the Character Builder, then export it to the Monster Builder for printing for players.
It would also significantly help in creating Companion Characters, which is another request I've put up in the past. This thread's idea would definitely supplant that one. TIA
My suggestion: print a blank monster builder-esque stat block, and manually write down the info from the Character Builder (save for the power cards, which I really would recommend you print out as is).
Personally, as much as I like the convenience of the Character Builder - in spite of it's occasional bug and all - all that wasted paper each time I have to print out a character sheet just to bring to a table that doesn't have a computer with the latest updated version of the Character Builder installed (if there is a computer at all) is kinda... sad. At least with the blank one you could update your equipment, EXP, level and stats in one go, without having to print out the same character sheet over and over again
Oh and while at first I was using the character sheets available here in the forums, I ended up making my own character sheet for my personal convenience :P
Well, not necessarily a "change" as much as adding a feature.
I've found that people (especially newer players) find the Monster Builder stat blocks significantly easier to read over the CB character sheets. Could an "Export to Monster Builder" function be introduced to the Character Builder? This would allow someone like me to build a standard character in the Character Builder, then export it to the Monster Builder for printing for players.
It would also significantly help in creating Companion Characters, which is another request I've put up in the past. This thread's idea would definitely supplant that one. TIA
My suggestion: print a blank monster builder-esque stat block, and manually write down the info from the Character Builder (save for the power cards, which I really would recommend you print out as is).
Personally, as much as I like the convenience of the Character Builder - in spite of it's occasional bug and all - all that wasted paper each time I have to print out a character sheet just to bring to a table that doesn't have a computer with the latest updated version of the Character Builder installed (if there is a computer at all) is kinda... sad. At least with the blank one you could update your equipment, EXP, level and stats in one go, without having to print out the same character sheet over and over again
Oh and while at first I was using the character sheets available here in the forums, I ended up making my own character sheet for my personal convenience :P
Obviously I could hand-write my own, but then I wouldn't need to pay for DDi, would I?
Character sheets are generally too long. My 15th level Wizard had an 11 page sheet! That's a lot of dead trees for a session or two when I then level up and only small things change, but on multiple sheets.
Plus, again, the most useful part of this idea is for beginners who are intimidated by 4+ page character sheets. Also, Companion Characters work better using MB stat blocks rather than full character sheets. Companion Characters slow the game, but are necessary in small groups (mine is 3-4 players, with no Leader.) At least with 1-page sheets their powers are as quick to review and use as they are on monsters for DMs.
That is actually a pretty good idea. So it would be a short form option for the character sheet based on monster stat blocks. I like it.
Yes, exactly! Almost like a Cliff's Notes for a full character sheet!