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#1 bnh1978 Feb 13, 2015 12:26:49	When is the online D&D Character builder going to be updated for 5th edition?   Since WotC forced the free options available online to shut down last week we have no easy online method for generating characters.
#2 IxidorRS Feb 13, 2015 12:45:18	I like how you think that's ever happening.
#3 Dougan_Axehammer Feb 13, 2015 12:48:41	It will be updated once WotC feels that the system has enough polish and fanbase to consider spending the resources to fund such a project.  Then they'll consider what exactly they want the tools to accomplish once created.  Deciding who they will want to create the system will take some time and negotiation after that, and then the developer will need some time to (1) research the rules, (2) apply the rules to a rough program, (3) test the program for bugs (this might be through beta testing and is something I suspect WotC will want to take some careful time on), and finally (4) fix the bugs before presenting a final product.  Then, and only then, will WotC issue an announcement (likely at GenCON or some other major event) to tell us when it will be retailed.  It could be another several months before they decide to declare it.   Patience, my friend, patience.   P.S.  Shutting down the free options available might have been our first clue that they're finalizing the product and are getting ready to make an announcement.
#4 pukunui Feb 13, 2015 13:03:09	bnh1978 wrote:
(Reply to #3) AaronOfBarbaria	Dougan_Axehammer wrote:
#6 bnh1978 Feb 14, 2015 7:52:12	AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
(Reply to #6) The_White_Sorcerer	bnh1978 wrote:
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#9 BoldItalic Feb 14, 2015 14:46:03	The_White_Sorcerer wrote:
(Reply to #5) Dougan_Axehammer	AaronOfBarbaria wrote:
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