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Title: [5e] signups for Codename: Morningstar beta are open
Post by: Raven on July 15, 2014, 07:11:49 PM
Quoting from EN World (http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?356951-Codename-Morningstar-Beta-Sign-Ups-OPEN!) -

QuoteHello EN World! It has been a few weeks since our last chat and a lot has happened in the D&D world. Our apologies for the lack of communication here, we are in full 'nose to the grindstone' mode.

 I'll quit over explaining now and announce with gusto that Codename: Morningstar Beta Sign Ups are officially OPEN!

 Please visit this link to sign up: http://trapdoortechnologies.com/beta/

 NOTE: Sign Ups are Open for Android tablet and Web ONLY at this time

 Undoubtedly you are now wondering when you'll be able to get Morningstar up and running. The answer is: As soon as humanly possible. We often wish we had some of the spells, racial traits and proficiency bonuses that our PCs do but sadly this is not the case (except me, I'm a cylon).

 By signing up for the beta, you will be notified immediately when we're ready for you to jump in. Depending on volume, we will likely stagger groups to test our cloud storage system - we will communicate the details as we know them.

 As always, we'll keep you informed here, on the Twitters, Facebook, G+ and through //www.codenamemorningstar.com posts. If you have any questions/concerns/comments, please post below and I'll get back to you promptly.

 Cheers,
 Hobo the Delightful (aka Rachael)
Title: [5e] signups for Codename: Morningstar beta are open
Post by: Novastar on July 15, 2014, 07:41:18 PM
O...K...
What the frell is "Codename: Morningstar", and why should I give three seashells about it?
Title: [5e] signups for Codename: Morningstar beta are open
Post by: Apparition on July 15, 2014, 07:56:36 PM
It's the official Dungeons & Dragons Fifth Edition app, for PC (via web), Android, and eventually iOS and Windows Phone, I believe.  It's to facilitate "real-life" play, with character creation, rule lookups, and such.
Title: [5e] signups for Codename: Morningstar beta are open
Post by: Raven on July 15, 2014, 09:37:46 PM
12 Things We Know About Codename: Morningstar

1. That's not its official name.

2. The launch date has not yet been decided, but will be announced soon.

3. It's the official digital tools companion to D&D 5th Edition.

4. It's a companion for face-to-face play.

5. It includes character generation, adventure management, and rule lookups.

6. While it can be used alongside a virtual game table, Morningstar doesn't provide an integrated virtual table experience.

7. PC will be supported at launch via web browser. iOS and Android apps will come later, Windows phone and tablets "hopefully" in the future.

8. Codename: Morningstar is demoing at Origins right now, and will be at Gen Con in August.

9. It includes official D&D adventures in some format, at the same time as their print launch.

10. Custom maps, monsters, traps etc will be available to create and share with other players.

11. Morningstar has been in development since December 2013, and playtesting since February, including closed playtests at WotC.

12. Offline play and character creation will be possible.