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I Pad version?

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UttiniDaKilrJawa

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Hey folks,

I was wondering. Any chance of seeing I-Pad versions of any of your products (HL, AB or CV).
Can't help but think the Ipad is pretty dang perfect for use as a table top aid.

Later.

UttiniDaKilrJawa
 
This has been brought up before, it would take too much development from LW to redesign and maintain HL on the iPad. That being said you can remote into your PC and run HL that way. Thats how i do it at the moment. I have been trying to get a system to port the HL over to the iPad, but it has been slow going.
 
I've been debating on the whole iPad vs laptop/netbook thing for a while now. The availability of Hero Lab for iPad would be an awesome thing.
 
i like the idea of an ipad version, i could even buy a new license for it! there are many dm tool in the itune store but none are usefull as hl
 
From the Paizo boards:
lonewolf-rob, Tue, Aug 3, 2010, 10:59 AM

I don't want to incite a conflict over which is better among the diverse range of handheld options. :-)

Trying to squeeze the power of Hero Lab into something with the display size and horsepower of the iPhone (or comparative lack of each) is probably an order of magnitude more complex than supporting a device like the iPad. So we're going to INITIALLY stick with slates and devices like the iPad. Once we have a solid offering coming together for slates, we'll move on to smaller devices like the iPhone.

In addition to Apple, we are actively monitoring developments with both the Android and the possibility of Windows slates/phones. We would love to be able to support all these platforms simultaneously, but we're a tiny company and don't have the resources to accomplish that. So we're going to be proceeding in a systematic manner, basing our strategy on the best data we can get our hands on.

Our current development for the Mac will enable us to more quickly support the iPad. However, we have NOT chosen the iPad over other platforms. We are simply positioning ourselves to support the iPad more easily. As we get more clarity into the mobile devices market, and new slates for Android and Windows are released, we'll be looking closely at those opportunities as well.

Rest assured, once we have concrete information about which handheld platforms we'll be supporting, and in which order, we'll definitely let everyone know. :-)
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I will definitely pay additional money for iPad (iOS native) and native Mac versions. I assume there will be data compatibility (hopefully for authored source as well as XML edits).

Edit: and in another post he mentioned the Mac version is native, which is really implied in the above quote anyway.
 
*wince* Probably not the most politic thing, advertising such a product on a competitor's forum. Not to mention this is the Hero Lab forum, not Army Builder. Although I see you posted an identical message there...
 
And it's interesting to note that those are his only two posts, and that he just joined the boards today. Methinks someone is trying to make trouble.
 
I've just got an iPad and I'd certainly like the product to run natively on it. The form factor lends itself to the product and I'd carry it more than my laptop. It switches on quicker and responds brilliantly. Far better than a Windows laptop!
Don't misconstrue my comments as Microsoft bashing though. I just like quick operating systems, yet use Windows predominately.:(

Hmmmm more revenue for a crunchier Hero Lab.;)

This Post using an iPhone!!! :)
 
bodrin said:
I've just got an iPad and I'd certainly like the product to run natively on it. The form factor lends itself to the product and I'd carry it more than my laptop. It switches on quicker and responds brilliantly. Far better than a Windows laptop!
Don't misconstrue my comments as Microsoft bashing though. I just like quick operating systems, yet use Windows predominately.:(

Hmmmm more revenue for a crunchier Hero Lab.;)

This Post using an iPhone!!! :)
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Give as Hero Builder for iPad, please!!!!!:D
 
I don't know about a full on version, but a 'viewer' for the iPad and Androids might be easier to do up. Do things like mark off ammo, add in coin and such to update your HL on the pc perhaps.
 
Don't know if I've posted elsewhere about this, but the Mac version works very well so I hope LW is looking at an iOS version. Not trivial from an HI viewpoint, but the back end should be portable to a good extent. My long-winded way of say "yes please!"
 
+1 - and we don't need a full version - just a virtual character sheet for use while playing would be just fine.

One request: Allow either direct wireless syncing, or cable syncing (i.e. don't require dropbox or other cloud stuff)
 
Does the Mac beta version support Lion-native fullscreen?

If so, there's a relatively simple workaround - it's a paid app, but Splashtop on the iPad will open your Mac desktop, remote desktop style. Put HL in fullscreen and then open that and you've got a basic version of working HL on a tablet.
 
Roadie said:
If so, there's a relatively simple workaround - it's a paid app, but Splashtop on the iPad will open your Mac desktop, remote desktop style. Put HL in fullscreen and then open that and you've got a basic version of working HL on a tablet.
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That is what I am currently doing except I am running HL on Win7. So far it works out great actually. Even better I picked up the app months back when it was on sale for only $1.99... :)
 
I just want to add my voice that a tablet app version of this program would do well. I don't need everything in the app, like the editor for example, just enough to use it in a game.

I do use Splashtop, but I don't always have wifi available. That means I don't always have access to this great and powerful program.
 
I would like to add my vote for an iPad version of Herolab. In particular an optimized tactical console would be nifty. Otherwise I agree with the above poster that the editor would not be needed. Basically enough to manage your character during session (journal, adjustments) as a player and run an encounter as a GM.
 
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