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Go ahead and keep condescending to people who think paying $25/year for access to features they don't want and have no use for is a bad idea. The fact that you have use for those features clearly makes you a superior person. |
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Location: Adelaide, Australia
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I'm not trying to offend anyone. Just trying to bring some logic to the discussion. Everyone in all variations of this type of conversation regardless of which company and tool it is always gets angry at the software developer. But they aren't in control of the situation. The RPG industry is designed around the licensing model and the people wanting to play in this market need to adhere to those licensing agreements.
And I agree, HLO is not going to offer value for everyone. But quite simply there is a larger portion of the market out there that they are trying to appeal to. That is a sound and logical business move. Realm Works - Community Links Realm Work and Hero Lab Videos Ream Works Facebook User Group CC3+ Facebook User Group D&D 5e Community Pack - Contributor General Hero Lab Support & Community Resources D&D 5e Community Pack - Install Instructions / D&D 5e Community Pack - Log Fault / D&D 5e Community Pack - Editor Knowledge Base Obsidian Obsidian TTRPG Tutorials |
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Join Date: Jun 2010
Location: Beaverton, OR
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Rob I do not know you well but we have meet more than once. I have always felt you are a stand up guy. Can you please explain what value I as your customer will receive for my subscription fee. I have explained that to me if it is a "paygate" to access content I have bought, that that feels morally corrupt. I am hopping there is a better explanation. |
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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HLO benefits (some items are coming soon.. there is a not so great track record here though): Sharing portfolios during game play, this will allow buffs/debuffs to be applied and updated for all at the same time. I use the tactical console and would really like this now! Shared loot and equipment tracking. Shared starships. View multiple characters in different tabs. The current system in HLC is a bit clunky and slow. Play anywhere on any device More I can't think of right now (read other threads for this). UI customization is also A LOT easier so things like selecting multiple characters and applying a buff/debuff to them at the same time is more likely. |
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Join Date: Apr 2015
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Is there a game-master tier subscription that allows a GM to share with players who did not subscribe?
What happens exactly to your account when subscription runs out? I read that you can "get your character out". Does that mean printing or exporting? Are any other functions available? Are any of these money/account related questions answered in an easy to find manner on the web-page, or are possible (if available) answers hidden somewhere deep in one of the ongoing forum threads? Why is the "Hero Lab Online and Starfinder Q&A" thread not placed in the "Hero Lab Online" sub-forum, but in the "Hero Lab" (Classic) one? Why is the "Hero Lab Online FAQ" thread not places in the "Hero Lab Online" sub-forum, but in the "Hero Lab" (Classic) one? And why do I first have to find that thread in order to find the official FAQ? Why is Hero Lab Online not listed under "Products" or "Support" on the main web-site? Is it still in Beta? Last edited by Weissrolf; April 5th, 2018 at 12:11 AM. |
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When I'm earning a paycheck, I can usually afford to buy some data packages here and there and slowly build my catalog. But I can also choose when to do that. It's not an obligation. If money is tight one month, due to unexpected car repairs or medical expenses or whatever, I can pass on spending anything on entertainment, and I lose no access to what I've already purchased. When I'm not earning a paycheck, things are tight EVERY month. The only money I spend on entertainment, I spend to keep my sanity. What I choose not to spend, I lose no access to what I've already purchased. With HLO, you are obliged to spend money, whether it's tight or not, or you lose access to what you've already purchased. |
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Join Date: Mar 2016
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I am really looking forward to the features that an online tool can do that a desktop one can't and for Pathfinder to be released for it. I haven't bought HLO because I don't play Starfinder yet (have about 6 PF adventure paths i am in the middle of that I need to finish first). Tech moves at a fast pace and LWD needs to keep up or lose ground. |
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Join Date: May 2013
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Spotify Netflix Amazon Prime Antivirus Hulu MS Office Roll20 If it's beneficial to my job, I might also subscribe to: Microsoft Azure Office 365 for Small Businesses Certain other professional sites for research, collaboration and ongoing training and education. It starts to get ridiculous after a while. |
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Join Date: May 2013
Location: Grand Forks ND
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I am curious as to exactly what feature Hero Lab Classic is missing that you believe Hero Lab Online will mystically manifest.
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