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Herolab for Android

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I want an answer plain and simple, no excuses or beating around the bush on the answer.

Is there plans for Hero lab for Android tablets?

I love the software and want to use it, but at this point with D&D beyond coming out and they will have a native android app i dont see the point of continuing to support your software.
 
Yes - they have announced Hero Lab Online. We know nothing other than it's name and that an LWD employee posted that this should satisfy the Android users.

It doesn't sound like an app but a web service similar to what D&DBeyond is now but web apps work on anything that has a browser so should work fine on an android device.
 
daplunk said:
It doesn't sound like an app but a web service similar to what D&DBeyond is now but web apps work on anything that has a browser so should work fine on an android device.
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As long as you are in a place with decent internet access...
 
thats not what asked. I want to know if they are planning to make an android app. not a web based online version. cause if they are not I am stopping wasting my money with this company.
 
I have not seen, in person, the D&D beyond application so all I have viewed is what has been release though media announcements and what I have read on their forums. What I have seen so far of D&D Beyond it will require a internet connection. Yes, it will have a Android and iOS apps, but those will still require a internet connection. There have been request for a off-line mode, but I don't think and Dev has answered that question. I could be wrong and they have announced a off-line mode for the apps, but I have not seen or heard that announcement. Also, the product is still in beta as of 8/2/17, so things are subject to change.

I would hold off making any decisions either way until both products have been released to the general public, in their final forms but, that is just me.:)
 
As you can see in this image, our web based version will be easily usable on mobile devices. While it is possible we could produce an Android and iPhone app as well, we have no plans either way at this time. The mobile view works quite nicely and there's a good deal of work to do on the web version before we start visiting the idea of apps.
 

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ICTerify said:
I have not seen, in person, the D&D beyond application so all I have viewed is what has been release though media announcements and what I have read on their forums. What I have seen so far of D&D Beyond it will require a internet connection. Yes, it will have a Android and iOS apps, but those will still require a internet connection. There have been request for a off-line mode, but I don't think and Dev has answered that question. I could be wrong and they have announced a off-line mode for the apps, but I have not seen or heard that announcement. Also, the product is still in beta as of 8/2/17, so things are subject to change.

I would hold off making any decisions either way until both products have been released to the general public, in their final forms but, that is just me.:)
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They have said that they plan on making it offline available.

Thank you for your answer BJ, Ill take eh lack of a yes or no as a No you have no intentions of it. Looks like im done with Herolab.
 
BJ said:
As you can see in this image, our web based version will be easily usable on mobile devices. While it is possible we could produce an Android and iPhone app as well, we have no plans either way at this time. The mobile view works quite nicely and there's a good deal of work to do on the web version before we start visiting the idea of apps.
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Any chance of this being usable on a mobile device (ala tablet) in Landscape mode?
 
BJ said:
As you can see in this image, our web based version will be easily usable on mobile devices. While it is possible we could produce an Android and iPhone app as well, we have no plans either way at this time. The mobile view works quite nicely and there's a good deal of work to do on the web version before we start visiting the idea of apps.
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Damn, a web app would almost demand a constant data connection, kinda disappointed by that...
 
UttiniDaKilrJawa said:
Any chance of this being usable on a mobile device (ala tablet) in Landscape mode?
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Well, let's see.

Samsung Android phone? Check
Tablet in Landscape mode? Check

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Sounds like its going to be one of those stupid subscription deals. Definitely tired of waiting on these people to get this done.
 
Steel_Wind said:
Well, let's see.

Samsung Android phone? Check
Tablet in Landscape mode? Check

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Looks like the answer is "yes"
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So, was this screenshot from a device running HLO while connected to WiFi and thence to an internet connection? Or can it run on a mobile device when your connection is spotty? Or non-existant?

Not just for keeping track of an already designed character either, but to create a new one.
 
Dareshiranu said:
So, was this screenshot from a device running HLO while connected to WiFi and thence to an internet connection? Or can it run on a mobile device when your connection is spotty? Or non-existant?

Not just for keeping track of an already designed character either, but to create a new one.
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A quick search of the forums will answer this question for you. (I suspect you already know the answer though)
 
Toblakai said:
A quick search of the forums will answer this question for you. (I suspect you already know the answer though)
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Just thought I'd point out the obvious. At least obvious to me. I've been in many locations that I'd be tempted to use HL where either or both the WiFi or Cell service was at best spotty or non-existant.

A great many people seem to think that this isn't the case and that you can just get online whenever and wherever you wish. That has not been my experience.

That is why I forked over the dough for the HL program and most of the data files.

If I can't find an electrical outlet nearby I can carry a power pack or two and get by. I can't very well carry an internet backbone around with me.
 
Dareshiranu said:
Just thought I'd point out the obvious. At least obvious to me. I've been in many locations that I'd be tempted to use HL where either or both the WiFi or Cell service was at best spotty or non-existant.

A great many people seem to think that this isn't the case and that you can just get online whenever and wherever you wish. That has not been my experience.

That is why I forked over the dough for the HL program and most of the data files.

If I can't find an electrical outlet nearby I can carry a power pack or two and get by. I can't very well carry an internet backbone around with me.
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Yes the internet connectivity is an issue that has been discussed ad nauseam. I can say the following:

Everywhere I have played, and still play I have access to internet.

This seems true for most people with the exception of some conventions, but that is a once a year thing for a lot of people (i.e. Gencon) and since you typically don't randomly go to conventions and will plan ahead, you can always bring a paper copy.
 
Farling said:
Until a survey is done, I don't think anyone should be making bold statements about what "most people" have or don't have.
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Too bad, I did it, I made a bold statement, sue me if you don't like it :P

Most people play at peoples homes, I have not visited someones house in the last 5 years that did not have wifi. I also have been to many gaming stores, if the gaming store didn't have wifi (haven't run into this either) my cell phone worked.

Now there will be exceptions, some people may play in the middle of pasture in the middle of the country where wifi and cell service is not available, but these will the exceptions, not the rule.
 
Toblakai said:
Now there will be exceptions, some people may play in the middle of pasture in the middle of the country where wifi and cell service is not available, but these will the exceptions, not the rule.
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If the wifi goes down then the entire game will be sunk until the internet is restored, easily wasting a game night.
 
If the wifi goes down you fail over to your mobile internet in most cases. You wouldn't even notice the down-time in every location I have ever gamed.
 
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