D&D (2024) DnD Beyond and Spells

[SkidAce]

I really wonder based on the "use the new rule if its published guidance" if I can pick and choose between the versions of a spell, i.e. the new sleep and the old sleep spell.

At the table sure, easy. Beyond? Probably...?

 

[Juxtapozbliss]

Good question

 

[Demetrios1453]

I really wonder based on the "use the new rule if its published guidance" if I can pick and choose between the versions of a spell, i.e. the new sleep and the old sleep spell.

At the table sure, easy. Beyond? Probably...?

D&D Beyond will label the older versions as Legacy content (which is what they do with older versions of creatures from VGtM, for example). If you have access to version now, you'll still have access to it later. However, a DM can choose to toggle off Legacy content if they wish (it's an option now for Legacy species) for any campaign of theirs you might join. If they don't, then it's a conversation between you and the DM on what can be used.

 

[Clint_L]

D&D Beyond will label the older versions as Legacy content (which is what they do with older versions of creatures from VGtM, for example). If you have access to version now, you'll still have access to it later. However, a DM can choose to toggle off Legacy content if they wish (it's an option now for Legacy species) for any campaign of theirs you might join. If they don't, then it's a conversation between you and the DM on what can be used.

I've been assuming that this is what they will do, but I think it's a bit more complicated with a new PHB. For example, will it be all or nothing? Could I choose to toggle weapon masteries off but leave the new grappling rules on?

I have only ordered a digital copy of the new PHB, and I am really interested to see how they handle it.

 

[SkidAce]

I've been assuming that this is what they will do, but I think it's a bit more complicated with a new PHB. For example, will it be all or nothing? Could I choose to toggle weapon masteries off but leave the new grappling rules on?

I have only ordered a digital copy of the new PHB, and I am really interested to see how they handle it.

That's part of the concern indeed.

I'm hoping to be able to curate the options shown to the players.

I would buy the new books to be able to do that.

 

[bedir than]

That's part of the concern indeed.

I'm hoping to be able to curate the options shown to the players.

I would buy the new books to be able to do that.

My hope is that they take this opportunity to allow full curation by DMs.

Do I want Strixhaven but not Theros?
Do I want Artificers but not Eberron?
Do I want Kobold monsters, but not subclasses?

All of that should be done during campaign creation

 

[Yaarel]

I really wonder based on the "use the new rule if its published guidance" if I can pick and choose between the versions of a spell, i.e. the new sleep and the old sleep spell.

At the table sure, easy. Beyond? Probably...?

Why would it be difficult? You can select which books your campaign is using. It handles legacy content.

Ah, I see, it is the line item content. But choosing between spells can be from any book.

 

[SkidAce]

Why would it be difficult? You can select which books your campaign is using. It handles legacy content.

I know about legacy content. Book by book would not be granular enough.

What if I want 2014 Sleep spell and not 2024?

I would rather they were not BOTH presented in the list of spells for players to choose.

 

[Yaarel]

I know about legacy content. Book by book would not be granular enough.

What if I want 2014 Sleep spell and not 2024?

I would rather they were not BOTH presented in the list of spells for players to choose.

If only a few items are of concern, it might be possible to create a custom version of it.

 

[bedir than]

You can select which books your campaign is using. It handles legacy content.

You currently can't do it book by book and it's guided by the player choices during character creation.

You do it by "Type" of content

• Homebrew
• Dragonlance
• Eberron
• Planescape
• Magic: The Gathering
• Non-Core
• Partnered
  • Critical Role Content
  • Drakkenheim Content
  • Humblewood Content
  • Grim Hollow Content
  • Kobold Press Content
  • MCDM Content
  • Minecraft Content
  • Rick and Morty Content