D&D Beyond Announced
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Everything is going digital these days and even pen and paper entertainment isn't safe from this technological advancement. And while people may stalwartly insist that nothing beats the tactile feel of a real thing, it's difficult to argue against convenience.
To deliver us from frantically scrambling to find a printer within a 20-mile radius whenever a D&D game is on the horizon, Wizards of the Coast have partnered with Curse to announce D&D Beyond, a digital toolset for use with their fifth edition of Dungeons & Dragons. The feature list promises character building and managing tools, an official rules compendium, and support for Homebrew content, available on any device. First, the announcement trailer:
And here's the announcement itself:
We are excited to announce development of D&D Beyond, an official digital toolset for use with the Dungeons & Dragons fifth edition rules. We have partnered with Curse to take D&D players beyond pen and paper, providing a rules compendium, character builder, digital character sheets, and more—all populated with official D&D content. D&D Beyond aims to make game management easier for both players and Dungeon Masters by providing high-quality tools available on any device, empowering beginners and veterans alike!
"D&D Beyond speaks to the way gamers are able to blend digital tools with the fun of storytelling around the table with your friends,” said Nathan Stewart, Senior Director of Dungeons & Dragons. "These tools represent a way forward for D&D, and we’re excited to get them into the hands of players soon!"
The system is aiming at a summer release but for now you can sign up for the Beta.
