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Desperately needed: Simple tool to manage miniature collection

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#1
elwyndas
Jul 06, 2009 8:29:57 I know there are some 3rd party apps out there. The problem: They are designed for the Miniature skirmishing game.
With more than 1,200 different miniatures released, I don't understand why WotC doesn't supply the collectors with a software to manage this enormous amount of plastic. Their own "warband generator" is a joke and doesn't even have any of the new set. Why is it still linked on the site? It's misleading many people, I'm sure.
The software needs to be simple:
Picture of the mini
columns with name, number, set, haves, wants, trades, rarity, size

Now the challenge is with that discontinued DDM game. I'm sure those who still play it will be greatly upset if WotC releases a software and it doesn't support warband building etc. But you know what, there are at least 3 tools out there that do that. So WotC should really focus on helping collectors, and DM's who want to use the minis for the "real" D&D.

The software could have links to the appropriate monster entry in the compendium, and display the stats. Most importantly, it needs to have a database of keywords that can be searched, like "dragon", "goblin" etc.

Just some ideas... since minis are being released every month (?) the lack of software supporting the product is mind boggeling.
#2
Morik_Trask
Jul 06, 2009 8:41:50 I'd love to see something like this.

What does everyone else use?
#3
elwyndas
Jul 06, 2009 9:47:14 I just found this:
http://ddmdb.com
It's simply amazing what hobby programmers who are D&D fans can come up with for free, while the company that owns everything and makes a profit has, well, nothing!
This site does almost everything you could wish for.
For example: All level 17 monsters that have both an official mini and an official entry in the source book
http://ddmdb.com/levels/show/17
The site does not steal copyrighted material, so please, wizard lawyers, don't make their life difficult. Instead, perhaps make them an offer they can't refuse, and incorporate it into DDi (ehm, perhaps that would ruin the thing, so better not, hahaha.)
#4
Dane_McArdy
Jul 06, 2009 15:13:31
I just found this:
http://ddmdb.com
It's simply amazing what hobby programmers who are D&D fans can come up with for free, while the company that owns everything and makes a profit has, well, nothing!
This site does almost everything you could wish for.
For example: All level 17 monsters that have both an official mini and an official entry in the source book
http://ddmdb.com/levels/show/17
The site does not steal copyrighted material, so please, wizard lawyers, don't make their life difficult. Instead, perhaps make them an offer they can't refuse, and incorporate it into DDi (ehm, perhaps that would ruin the thing, so better not, hahaha.)

Maybe if you worded a good idea in a less snarky manner, they might consider it.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 elwyndas Jul 06, 2009 8:29:57	I know there are some 3rd party apps out there. The problem: They are designed for the Miniature skirmishing game. With more than 1,200 different miniatures released, I don't understand why WotC doesn't supply the collectors with a software to manage this enormous amount of plastic. Their own "warband generator" is a joke and doesn't even have any of the new set. Why is it still linked on the site? It's misleading many people, I'm sure. The software needs to be simple: Picture of the mini columns with name, number, set, haves, wants, trades, rarity, size Now the challenge is with that discontinued DDM game. I'm sure those who still play it will be greatly upset if WotC releases a software and it doesn't support warband building etc. But you know what, there are at least 3 tools out there that do that. So WotC should really focus on helping collectors, and DM's who want to use the minis for the "real" D&D. The software could have links to the appropriate monster entry in the compendium, and display the stats. Most importantly, it needs to have a database of keywords that can be searched, like "dragon", "goblin" etc. Just some ideas... since minis are being released every month (?) the lack of software supporting the product is mind boggeling.
#2 Morik_Trask Jul 06, 2009 8:41:50	I'd love to see something like this. What does everyone else use?
#3 elwyndas Jul 06, 2009 9:47:14	I just found this: http://ddmdb.com It's simply amazing what hobby programmers who are D&D fans can come up with for free, while the company that owns everything and makes a profit has, well, nothing! This site does almost everything you could wish for. For example: All level 17 monsters that have both an official mini and an official entry in the source book http://ddmdb.com/levels/show/17 The site does not steal copyrighted material, so please, wizard lawyers, don't make their life difficult. Instead, perhaps make them an offer they can't refuse, and incorporate it into DDi (ehm, perhaps that would ruin the thing, so better not, hahaha.)
#4 Dane_McArdy Jul 06, 2009 15:13:31	I just found this: http://ddmdb.com It's simply amazing what hobby programmers who are D&D fans can come up with for free, while the company that owns everything and makes a profit has, well, nothing! This site does almost everything you could wish for. For example: All level 17 monsters that have both an official mini and an official entry in the source book http://ddmdb.com/levels/show/17 The site does not steal copyrighted material, so please, wizard lawyers, don't make their life difficult. Instead, perhaps make them an offer they can't refuse, and incorporate it into DDi (ehm, perhaps that would ruin the thing, so better not, hahaha.) Maybe if you worded a good idea in a less snarky manner, they might consider it.