4th Tuesday

[Derek Raines]

Tomorrow is the 4th Tuesday so you all be sure to update your Character Builder! I'm sure Arcane Power will be included now.

[Derek Raines]

Update has arrived:

Patch Notes - April 2009 Update

Character Builder was last updated on April 28th, 2009

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Data Update

Data from the following published materials are new this month:

Books
Arcane Power
Adventures
E1 Death's Reach
Online Magazines
Dragon Issues 373
Dungeon Issues 164
Miniatures
Player’s Handbook Heroes: Series 1
Demo Version
A new Demo version will be posted with all content up through Player’s Handbook 2. For those who haven’t yet subscribed, you will be able to create characters from levels 1 to 3 using all Classes from both Player’s Handbook 1 and Player’s Handbook 2. If you have the previous Demo already installed, you will need to uninstall it and download the new version. There is no update process to update the old demo to the new demo.
Feature Changes
The Summary export now provides calculated bonuses for skills.
The Summary text can now be re-imported into the Character Builder, helping you exchange characters through forums – just copy from someone’s post, and Import from Clipboard on the Summary page.
The .dnd4e character save file now has a new section that is friendlier to third parties, since it does not need to reference the rules engine. This should help modders create their own display options by reading the XML output. We also have included links for each rules element to the related compendium entry.
The application now supports Dual Implement spellcaster damage calculation with two implements wielded.
Character Sheet Viewer Changes
You now have an option to "Show normal Items card". This option will display each item in a single item card, as well as each mundane weapon with its basic attack and properties, and the note associated with each item printed on the card. Furthermore, magic weapons will also have the properties name of the weapon added in the property field.
Fixed the power card duplication issues occurring when switching format from portrait to landscape.
Familiar information can be added to the character sheet (go to Layout/Add Panel/Familiar).
Interface Changes
Gear page UI and underlying code have been enhanced and column sorting has been added.
Money is now captured in its own interface window. The application will not automatically transform your money into gp anymore, but a converter drop down box will offer that option.
Large weapon check box display selection can now be found in the Preferences box.
Miscellaneous Fixes and Updates
Sample characters will not get added after a new update anymore.
Added missing PHB2 portrait picture in the sample portrait folder.
Fixed a crash occurring when auto-building a small race sorcerer.
Fixed a crash issue happening when loading character with custom campaign rules not being saved.
Fixed a crash in the background page related to selecting house illegal elements in the Scales of War background section.
Fixed a crash occurring when retraining spellbook spells.
Damage calculation for large maces and clubs with Bugbear ruthless ruffians fixed.
Sorrowsworn ring now adds Darkvision to the character.
Ring of invigoration item price fixed.
Fixed Deadly Trickster Epic Destiny requirements.
Fixed Mythic Sovereign display issues, and encounter power selection issue.
Khopesh will now work as an implement for Swordmage.
All powers obtained from a magic item now have the proper usage type associated to them (For example, Hellish Rebuke given by an Hellfire Wand is an encounter power).
Weapon powers using close blast (Hail of Thorns, Storm Spike, Winter’s Grip…) now allow customizing weapon selection for the power card printing.
Class/Path/Destiny features panel can be added to the character sheet.
Fixed a file loading issue when Concordant Leader Paragon path was chosen.
Fixed an issue with calculating the attack bonus for a tempest fighter when using two weapons.
Bonus from Dirty Fighting from the Pit Fighter is now properly calculated.
Armor Specialization (Chainmail) feat does provide correct changes.
Spellscarred weapon powers now calculate attack and damage properly.
Iron armband of power bonus now applies to melee weapon on powers with "melee or ranged".
Natural Cunning Feat is now adding to Perception bonus.
Swift Strike power display issue fixed.
Feast of Fury now includes attack info.
Firesoul power card now display the right bonus.
Spirit Talker feat now allow proper power selection.
Dwarf speed no longer affected by Armor Specialization.
Totem implement expertise now confers proper bonus.
Serpentine Blast power display issue fixed.
Shunt Between Worlds power range fixed.
Skullcrusher now includes bonus damage for hammer or mace.
Scatter to the Astral Wind now includes Wisdom to attack.
Dreamstone weapon enchantment display issue fixed.
Elixir of will potions bonuses fixed.
Spiked Chain is now recognized as a reach weapon for Hounding Longarm.
Opportune Reflex now add proper bonuses.
Indomitable Will now add proper bonuses.
Battle Runner power name fixed (was entered as Blade Runner).
Divine Rage calculation issues fixed.
Nimble Bladestorm and Hesitation Slash now includes heavy blades.
Hawk’s Talon now includes Wisdom bonus.
Disrupting weapon display issue now fixed.
Cascade of Five Suns text fixed.
Travelers' Trick power display issue fixed for Keybearer.
Wizards can now used 2 staffs implements.
Turn Undead power damage fixed.
Cutting Steps damage modifier properly taken in account.
EarthShock Master keyword fixed.
Termination threat power fixed (melee only).
Snakeskin armor bonus issue fixed.
Underworld Gambit damage output fixed.
Firepulse bonus issue fixed.
Animal Messenger ritual provided at 1st level for Druid.
Frost weapon daily power bonus issue fixed.
Houserule icon issue when saving a character with a valid custom feat for the campaign is now fixed.
Eagle eyes goggle and bracers of perfect shot now apply proper bonus to relevant basic attacks.
Merchant background display issue fixed.
Quotation marks can now be used in item name customization.
Play data card now properly display class information.
Fixed a power grant issue in Spellscarred Savant Paragon path.
Issue with Feat bonus for Wizard of the Spiral tower fixed.
Addressed issues when retraining powers with Bard Multiclass feat.
Invoker Rebuke Undead power bonus issue fixed.
Hammer formation issue with Javelin fixed.
Earthshock now triggers ability choice.
Barkskin action issue fixed.
Combat Challenge and Battle Awareness are now formatted to provide a power card in the character builder.
Versatile Master now allows at-will selection from all the classes.
Tiefling Bloodhunt now appears as conditional info on power cards.
Fixed damage bonus issue for Giant’s Wake.
Custom Items can now be edited or deleted.