Questions about the D&D 4E Character Builder tool by Wizards of the Coast, either the old desktop application or the new web-based character builder.
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Retrain languages in the 4e character builder?
Is it possible to retrain languages? How does one do this in the 4e Character Builder?
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How can I make PDFs of Character Sheets from the Character Builder?
I'd like to be able to see/share my character via PDF or something similar, instead of having to go through whole process of logging and loading. Anyone know a way to capture the pages?
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4th DND Essentials — How do you determine powers selection for level 1 characters? How do you read the descriptions and classes?
I'm having trouble interpreting the 4th Edition Essentials books. How do I determine how many powers a level 1 paladin/cavalier gets? The book never comes out and says it. With skills and feats, it's ...
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Is there a way to do slashing damage with a mace?
I play a double light-mace fighter, and I want to do a lot of attacks every turn. So, I took a look at the dervish PrC, and they can Full Attack and Full Move while they're dancing. So...
They need ...
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What is a good pdf/excel/app to use to create a computerized character sheet and power cards without the DDI (Dnd Essentials)
I've been searching the net for a way to make a nice looking / easy to read/access character sheet, similar to the ones that are given out at encounters.
I've found a couple, and I'm curious if there ...
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Which rules should be used for a new power? Compendium / Char-builder, or the Dragon article which introduced it?
In the DND 4E Campaign I'm playing in, my Warlock has just reached 7th level. I've been wandering through the char builder options for his new Encounter power, and came across one called "Pain to ...
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Mechanical difference between the Eberron Setting and D&D Home campaign?
In character builder Eberron and D&D Home campaign are two separate options, but does choosing Eberron actually make any changes or restrictions (similar to those with the dark sun setting) in ...
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How does one use the Character Builder Magic Items in conjunction with Inherent Bonuses?
(Related to How many magic items or magic item equivalents should I give out alongside inherent bonuses in D&D 4e? )
I'm about to start my another 4th edition game, and I want to use Inherent ...
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How do I grant free weapon expertise in WotC's new Character Builder?
In one of the games I run, I grant the players free Expertise as a heroic level power-bump. The players really like the format of the new Character Builder sheets.
While I would like to use the new ...
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Sorcerous Power Feat Prerequisites
I'm trying to take the Sorcerous Power feat, but it doesn't show up in character builder. I assume this is because do not fulfill the prerequisites.
The feat states:
Prerequisite: Any multiclass ...
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Unable to use Musical Instrument in Character Builder
I'm relatively new to D&D so I find that I rely on the offline Character Builder quite a bit in order to make sure that I'm not fudging any numbers. It seems to work really well overall, but I ran ...
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When do characters get numbered powers from themes? Is this a bug in Character Builder?
I'm running a D&D 4e game and we us the Character Builder exclusively to manage our character sheets & powers. My party members all have themes, and they all just made 2nd level - but their ...
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Does the offline character builder allow you to apply the Lich template to a character or must this be done manually?
I am planning on turning a recurring character in our current campaign into a Lich at an as-yet-undetermined point in the future. I know the DMG provides a template for doing this, but it would be ...
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What is the last issue of Dragon/Dungeon Magazine included in the offline character builder?
I'm trying to determine what the new options are available for a character who has so far been managed through the offline character builder. I've noticed that any of the Essentials books and Heroes ...
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Plate armor question
I was playing around with the Character Builder and noticed an oddity with my level 7 half-orc Knight:
My character with no armor has a net AC of 16 [10 +3 (half level) +2 (heavy shield) +1 (dex)].
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Does the new Character Builder hide valid content?
While answering a question here I googled and found this thief build. It seemed like it was pretty neat so I went into the new character builder and couldn't get a single aspect of that build to ...
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Is there an official 3E D&D character generator?
Is there a good D&D 3E character generator online or downloadable? Is there an official one somewhere? (Not just a character sheet or tracker.)
If there are no official generators, what are ...
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Are there any guides for hacking DND4E files?
The offline Character Builder had some houseruling support, but it was somewhat limited and the new online Character Builder has even less. Even if you have a fully legal character, some powers, ...
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Is there anything that can create a .dnd4e file that is not the official editor?
Linux is a plus. Even documentation of the file format would do.
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Alternative means of rendering .dnd4e files
Besides the .csl file for DDI Character builder available here, are there any novel ways of creating printable 4e character sheets that are more effective than the default printed sheets? Are there ...
