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DnDi under Windows 7?

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#1
bloodwin
Jul 31, 2009 12:44:19 I'm looking at getting a new laptop and right now they are all offering free upgrades to windows 7. Will the character builder and monster builder work under Windows 7? I've tried searching the forums but it always drops the "7"

Thanks for any insight you can shed on this.
#2
fenrir7139
Jul 31, 2009 12:57:28 I would hope W7 will be backwards-compatible; if not, they will probably have a "run in Vista" option, akin to Vista's "Run in XP" option.
#3
dalzig
Jul 31, 2009 13:04:35 Yes. It runs in Windows 7 just fine.
#4
Laures
Jul 31, 2009 14:34:42 its .net after all.
#5
WolfStar76
Aug 02, 2009 7:46:18 I can also confirm that the current softwares work under Windows 7 just fine.
#6
akodoreign
Aug 02, 2009 9:46:31
I can also confirm that the current softwares work under Windows 7 just fine.

Just confirming that it works great on windows 7.
#7
sigil_beguiler
Aug 02, 2009 17:16:00 Another confirmation that it works fine in Windows 7 (I find it actually loads the DDI programs faster then Vista).
#8
Belorin
Aug 03, 2009 3:01:15 A little OT, but how is Windows 7?

Bel
#9
JohnLynch
Aug 03, 2009 5:38:47
A little OT, but how is Windows 7?

Bel

I found it to be pretty good and if you can get a free upgrade more than worth it.

The main question is, will it be worth what Microsoft is going to charge? At this stage I don't know.
#10
Laures
Aug 03, 2009 7:22:17 little citation from a WoW Forum i used to read:

"Windows 7 is like Vista, after you deaktivated all the sh**"
#11
Belorin
Aug 03, 2009 8:51:04 It might just be worth it.

Bel
#12
dalzig
Aug 03, 2009 14:31:53 The biggest difference between Vista and Windows 7 is the UI. I find it a lot easier to actually navigate in Windows 7 than I do in Vista. It will get even better once programs start taking advantage of all the Windows SDK features.
#13
akodoreign
Aug 04, 2009 9:23:35 Biggest difference I found between vista and windows 7 is that windows 7 doesn't need 4 gigs of ram to run well. :D

Well that and it's computability mode is roxxor.
#14
rjdafoe
Aug 04, 2009 10:00:02
I found it to be pretty good and if you can get a free upgrade more than worth it.

The main question is, will it be worth what Microsoft is going to charge? At this stage I don't know.

Well, you missed out on the deal, but it is definately worth the $50 upgrade cost they had for a limited time.

If you have 3 machines you want to upgrade - buy the family pack for 3 licenses for $150
#15
ogrepuppy_dup
Aug 04, 2009 14:18:08 Imagine all the great parts of XP, the speed of 98, and the pretty user interface of Vista rolled into a (for Microsoft) inexpensive package.

That's Windows 7.

It's very likely the best OS they've developed in years.
#16
Mr_Rose
Aug 06, 2009 5:22:58
Imagine all the great parts of XP, the speed of 98, and the pretty user interface of Vista rolled into a (for Microsoft) inexpensive package.

That's Windows 7.

It's very likely the best OS they've developed in years.

So true.
Microsoft produce approximately two really good operating systems per decade; W7 is the second one for the decade 2000-2010 and is actually on par with Windows 2000 Professional, which is one hell of a high bar to hit.

Also, I can confirm one more time that both the Character builder and Adventure Tools/Monster builder work without problems in Windows 7 x64 (Release Candidate) - that being the OS from which I am posting.
#17
retsej_esiw
Aug 06, 2009 22:55:58
I'm looking at getting a new laptop and right now they are all offering free upgrades to windows 7. Will the character builder and monster builder work under Windows 7? I've tried searching the forums but it always drops the "7"

Thanks for any insight you can shed on this.

I've been using Windows 7 for the past few months. All the programs work fine. Although, I'm still wondering why they decided to isolate Linux and Mac users from their products.
#18
Ash2Dust
Aug 06, 2009 23:44:56
I've been using Windows 7 for the past few months. All the programs work fine. Although, I'm still wondering why they decided to isolate Linux and Mac users from their products.

I wouldn't say they chose to isolate anyone, in the sense that decide that screwing people over was the best to go. I'd imagine it's more a question that, weighing their development capabilities against marketability, they decided that the architecture they used was the best way to go. It's not so much that they decided only windows users were worthy, but rather that mac and linux were acceptable losses given what they were facing.
#19
Mr_Rose
Aug 09, 2009 17:11:37 Also, various third parties are developing .Net implementations for both OSX and Linux - the problem might go away on its own then, and/or might require only very minimal tweaking to get working.
#20
coppro
Aug 09, 2009 21:38:54
I wouldn't say they chose to isolate anyone, in the sense that decide that screwing people over was the best to go. I'd imagine it's more a question that, weighing their development capabilities against marketability, they decided that the architecture they used was the best way to go. It's not so much that they decided only windows users were worthy, but rather that mac and linux were acceptable losses given what they were facing.

To be honest, I'd say that they went halfway through, then someone said "What about Mac and Linux?" and they said "aw, ****" and tried to justify it.

I could be wrong, but that seems more likely to me.
#21
asmodeuslore
Aug 09, 2009 21:48:56 There was a lot of discussion about the exclusion of Mac and Linux in the past, especially when the tools were first being developed. It basically breaks down to some of the materials they started with was dependant on the .NET framework, and they decided it was better for them to continue to use those existing materials rather than develop everything new from the ground up with something that was Linux/Mac friendly.
#22
JohnLynch
Aug 11, 2009 11:11:43
Well, you missed out on the deal, but it is definately worth the $50 upgrade cost they had for a limited time.

If you have 3 machines you want to upgrade - buy the family pack for 3 licenses for $150

The thing hasn't even come out of beta and they've got specials for it? Wow, they must really be desperate to get people to buy it.
#23
rjdafoe
Aug 11, 2009 11:20:38
The thing hasn't even come out of beta and they've got specials for it? Wow, they must really be desperate to get people to buy it.

Yea, I guess making it inexpensive like alot of people wanted was the wrong choice in this economy... doesn't matter what they do they just get slammed for being MS.

Too bad it has been out of beta for a long time and already released to a portion of the public for use ....
I am using a legal retail version of it right now.

BTW, everything works good in the final build for me. Using Windows 7 64 bit.
#24
JohnLynch
Aug 11, 2009 12:06:55
doesn't matter what they do they just get slammed for being MS.

My apologies for thinking that Windows 7 having a release date of October 22 means that it will be released to buy on the 22nd of October and therefore expressed surprise to hear that they've had special deals on it before October even begins.
#25
rjdafoe
Aug 11, 2009 12:54:00
My apologies for thinking that Windows 7 having a release date of October 22 means that it will be released to buy on the 22nd of October and therefore expressed surprise to hear that they've had special deals on it before October even begins.

It was a pre-order special is all.

It is worth noting that I had to isntall the Monster Builder twice to get it to work on Vista 64. The first installation failed. No such issue with Windows 7 64 bit
#26
poseidon88
Aug 11, 2009 14:35:11 I have been running the RC build of Win7 on my netbook, and I've actually had a few small issues with DDI:

The bonus tools (encounter builder, etc) do not work. Based on the errors, I suspect this is due to bugs in Flash player under Win7. Can't be sure. This is less of an issue now that they are starting to release the Adventure Tools.
The stand-alone Character Sheet viewer that comes with CB does not work. It crashes when I try to open a character file.

I don't know if these issues have been fixed in later builds of Win7. And it's worth noting that the CB itself seems to work fine. At least, I haven't had any issues with it. Same for the Monster Builder and Compendium.
#27
snarls_at_fleas
Aug 11, 2009 15:41:20
The bonus tools (encounter builder, etc) do not work. Based on the errors, I suspect this is due to bugs in Flash player under Win7.

I guess it's more browser than OS issue.
#28
sigil_beguiler
Aug 11, 2009 17:45:57
I guess it's more browser than OS issue.

My guess too. I have Windows 7 and everything works fine. I have not had a single issue with any of the downloadable content, nor web-based content.
#29
milkcartonjosh
Aug 12, 2009 14:35:45 I heard that windows 7 comes with the ability to boot windows XP. So worst case scenario, boot to XP till wizards comes up with a fix.
#30
poseidon88
Aug 12, 2009 15:43:37
I guess it's more browser than OS issue.

My guess too. I have Windows 7 and everything works fine. I have not had a single issue with any of the downloadable content, nor web-based content.

I've tried it with both Firefox and IE, with the same results, so I don't think it's browser dependent. Anyway, as I said, it's less of an issue with the Monster Builder available, and more Adventure Tools on the way.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 bloodwin Jul 31, 2009 12:44:19	I'm looking at getting a new laptop and right now they are all offering free upgrades to windows 7. Will the character builder and monster builder work under Windows 7? I've tried searching the forums but it always drops the "7" Thanks for any insight you can shed on this.
#2 fenrir7139 Jul 31, 2009 12:57:28	I would hope W7 will be backwards-compatible; if not, they will probably have a "run in Vista" option, akin to Vista's "Run in XP" option.
#3 dalzig Jul 31, 2009 13:04:35	Yes. It runs in Windows 7 just fine.
#4 Laures Jul 31, 2009 14:34:42	its .net after all.
#5 WolfStar76 Aug 02, 2009 7:46:18	I can also confirm that the current softwares work under Windows 7 just fine.
#6 akodoreign Aug 02, 2009 9:46:31	I can also confirm that the current softwares work under Windows 7 just fine. Just confirming that it works great on windows 7.
#7 sigil_beguiler Aug 02, 2009 17:16:00	Another confirmation that it works fine in Windows 7 (I find it actually loads the DDI programs faster then Vista).
#8 Belorin Aug 03, 2009 3:01:15	A little OT, but how is Windows 7? Bel
#9 JohnLynch Aug 03, 2009 5:38:47	A little OT, but how is Windows 7? Bel I found it to be pretty good and if you can get a free upgrade more than worth it. The main question is, will it be worth what Microsoft is going to charge? At this stage I don't know.
#10 Laures Aug 03, 2009 7:22:17	little citation from a WoW Forum i used to read: "Windows 7 is like Vista, after you deaktivated all the sh**"
#11 Belorin Aug 03, 2009 8:51:04	It might just be worth it. Bel
#12 dalzig Aug 03, 2009 14:31:53	The biggest difference between Vista and Windows 7 is the UI. I find it a lot easier to actually navigate in Windows 7 than I do in Vista. It will get even better once programs start taking advantage of all the Windows SDK features.
#13 akodoreign Aug 04, 2009 9:23:35	Biggest difference I found between vista and windows 7 is that windows 7 doesn't need 4 gigs of ram to run well. :D Well that and it's computability mode is roxxor.
#14 rjdafoe Aug 04, 2009 10:00:02	I found it to be pretty good and if you can get a free upgrade more than worth it. The main question is, will it be worth what Microsoft is going to charge? At this stage I don't know. Well, you missed out on the deal, but it is definately worth the $50 upgrade cost they had for a limited time. If you have 3 machines you want to upgrade - buy the family pack for 3 licenses for $150
#15 ogrepuppy_dup Aug 04, 2009 14:18:08	Imagine all the great parts of XP, the speed of 98, and the pretty user interface of Vista rolled into a (for Microsoft) inexpensive package. That's Windows 7. It's very likely the best OS they've developed in years.
#16 Mr_Rose Aug 06, 2009 5:22:58	Imagine all the great parts of XP, the speed of 98, and the pretty user interface of Vista rolled into a (for Microsoft) inexpensive package. That's Windows 7. It's very likely the best OS they've developed in years. So true. Microsoft produce approximately two really good operating systems per decade; W7 is the second one for the decade 2000-2010 and is actually on par with Windows 2000 Professional, which is one hell of a high bar to hit. Also, I can confirm one more time that both the Character builder and Adventure Tools/Monster builder work without problems in Windows 7 x64 (Release Candidate) - that being the OS from which I am posting.
#17 retsej_esiw Aug 06, 2009 22:55:58	I'm looking at getting a new laptop and right now they are all offering free upgrades to windows 7. Will the character builder and monster builder work under Windows 7? I've tried searching the forums but it always drops the "7" Thanks for any insight you can shed on this. I've been using Windows 7 for the past few months. All the programs work fine. Although, I'm still wondering why they decided to isolate Linux and Mac users from their products.
#18 Ash2Dust Aug 06, 2009 23:44:56	I've been using Windows 7 for the past few months. All the programs work fine. Although, I'm still wondering why they decided to isolate Linux and Mac users from their products. I wouldn't say they chose to isolate anyone, in the sense that decide that screwing people over was the best to go. I'd imagine it's more a question that, weighing their development capabilities against marketability, they decided that the architecture they used was the best way to go. It's not so much that they decided only windows users were worthy, but rather that mac and linux were acceptable losses given what they were facing.
#19 Mr_Rose Aug 09, 2009 17:11:37	Also, various third parties are developing .Net implementations for both OSX and Linux - the problem might go away on its own then, and/or might require only very minimal tweaking to get working.
#20 coppro Aug 09, 2009 21:38:54	I wouldn't say they chose to isolate anyone, in the sense that decide that screwing people over was the best to go. I'd imagine it's more a question that, weighing their development capabilities against marketability, they decided that the architecture they used was the best way to go. It's not so much that they decided only windows users were worthy, but rather that mac and linux were acceptable losses given what they were facing. To be honest, I'd say that they went halfway through, then someone said "What about Mac and Linux?" and they said "aw, ****" and tried to justify it. I could be wrong, but that seems more likely to me.
#21 asmodeuslore Aug 09, 2009 21:48:56	There was a lot of discussion about the exclusion of Mac and Linux in the past, especially when the tools were first being developed. It basically breaks down to some of the materials they started with was dependant on the .NET framework, and they decided it was better for them to continue to use those existing materials rather than develop everything new from the ground up with something that was Linux/Mac friendly.
#22 JohnLynch Aug 11, 2009 11:11:43	Well, you missed out on the deal, but it is definately worth the $50 upgrade cost they had for a limited time. If you have 3 machines you want to upgrade - buy the family pack for 3 licenses for $150 The thing hasn't even come out of beta and they've got specials for it? Wow, they must really be desperate to get people to buy it.
#23 rjdafoe Aug 11, 2009 11:20:38	The thing hasn't even come out of beta and they've got specials for it? Wow, they must really be desperate to get people to buy it. Yea, I guess making it inexpensive like alot of people wanted was the wrong choice in this economy... doesn't matter what they do they just get slammed for being MS. Too bad it has been out of beta for a long time and already released to a portion of the public for use .... I am using a legal retail version of it right now. BTW, everything works good in the final build for me. Using Windows 7 64 bit.
#24 JohnLynch Aug 11, 2009 12:06:55	doesn't matter what they do they just get slammed for being MS. My apologies for thinking that Windows 7 having a release date of October 22 means that it will be released to buy on the 22nd of October and therefore expressed surprise to hear that they've had special deals on it before October even begins.
#25 rjdafoe Aug 11, 2009 12:54:00	My apologies for thinking that Windows 7 having a release date of October 22 means that it will be released to buy on the 22nd of October and therefore expressed surprise to hear that they've had special deals on it before October even begins. It was a pre-order special is all. It is worth noting that I had to isntall the Monster Builder twice to get it to work on Vista 64. The first installation failed. No such issue with Windows 7 64 bit
#26 poseidon88 Aug 11, 2009 14:35:11	I have been running the RC build of Win7 on my netbook, and I've actually had a few small issues with DDI: The bonus tools (encounter builder, etc) do not work. Based on the errors, I suspect this is due to bugs in Flash player under Win7. Can't be sure. This is less of an issue now that they are starting to release the Adventure Tools. The stand-alone Character Sheet viewer that comes with CB does not work. It crashes when I try to open a character file. I don't know if these issues have been fixed in later builds of Win7. And it's worth noting that the CB itself seems to work fine. At least, I haven't had any issues with it. Same for the Monster Builder and Compendium.
#27 snarls_at_fleas Aug 11, 2009 15:41:20	The bonus tools (encounter builder, etc) do not work. Based on the errors, I suspect this is due to bugs in Flash player under Win7. I guess it's more browser than OS issue.
#28 sigil_beguiler Aug 11, 2009 17:45:57	I guess it's more browser than OS issue. My guess too. I have Windows 7 and everything works fine. I have not had a single issue with any of the downloadable content, nor web-based content.
#29 milkcartonjosh Aug 12, 2009 14:35:45	I heard that windows 7 comes with the ability to boot windows XP. So worst case scenario, boot to XP till wizards comes up with a fix.
#30 poseidon88 Aug 12, 2009 15:43:37	I guess it's more browser than OS issue. My guess too. I have Windows 7 and everything works fine. I have not had a single issue with any of the downloadable content, nor web-based content. I've tried it with both Firefox and IE, with the same results, so I don't think it's browser dependent. Anyway, as I said, it's less of an issue with the Monster Builder available, and more Adventure Tools on the way.