Aren't you infringing on copyrights by printing the 5E rules and references?
All content in the HeroBook has been sourced from the 5th Edition System Reference Document, which has been published under the open source Open Gaming License by Wizards of the Coast. You can find more details here:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Open_Game_License
media.wizards.com/2016/downloads/DND/SRD-OGL_V5.1.pdf
Last updated: May 12, 2018 19:54
Will you be including content from books like Xanathar's Guide to Everything and Volo's Guide to Monsters?
Unfortunately not. These books are protected by copyright and cannot be legally reproduced and sold. All content in the HeroBook has been sourced from the 5th Edition System Reference Document, which has been published under the open source Open Gaming License by Wizards of the Coast.
Last updated: May 12, 2018 19:54
Are all of the pages in HeroBook reusable?
Only the inside of the front and back covers are laminated and usable with wet or dry erase markers. The inside front cover serves as your character sheet, while the inside back cover is left mostly blank for temporary note taking. The rest of the book is regular 70lb acid-free, satin paper. This paper does hold up pretty well to bleeding, so you can absolutely use your wet or dry erase markers on the regular paper, but they won’t be erasable.
Last updated: May 07, 2018 22:16
Why does HeroBook have an exposed spine?
In addition to looking awesome, the exposed spine is flexible and thus allows the book to lay completely flat. This makes it very comfortable to write and draw in, and also prevents pages from flipping inadvertently while you’re reading rules.
Last updated: May 07, 2018 22:16
I don't play 5th Edition. Can I get a HeroBook for a different game system?
In order to keep costs and complexity as low as possible, this Kickstarter project will only be producing HeroBooks for the 5E system. Should the campaign be successful, I will definitely be considering other systems that have released their rules under an open source license, such as Pathfinder.
Last updated: May 07, 2018 22:16
Will you be offering a local pick-up option for Vancouver backers?
Thank you so much for your support, fellow Vancouverites! This is unfortunately not possible for this campaign. As I am planning on working with several different shipping providers across the US and Canada depending on the success of the campaign and the geographical distribution of backers, the logistics of offering local pick-up would be very difficult.
Last updated: May 15, 2018 14:17
Does HeroBook support multiple characters?
There is only one character sheet in HeroBook, in the inside front cover, but the book contains a handful of “character logs” that will allow you to keep track of multiple characters.
Last updated: September 01, 2018 02:53
What do you mean by "reusable" character sheet?
The character sheet in HeroBook, located on the inside front cover, is laminated with a 1.5mil polypropylene coating. This non-porous surface allows you to use wet or dry-erase markers, erase the surface, and re-use it. The cover material is 120lb card stock paper, so I recommend pressing lightly when writing to avoid permanent indentations.
Last updated: September 01, 2018 02:53
How will I get my HeroBook?
I’ll be working with BackerKit to finalize your pledge and collect details like your cover options and add-on preferences. We’re working with two awesome fulfillment providers to get you your HeroBooks: Snakes & Lattes for Canadian backers, and Blackbox for all other backers.
Last updated: September 01, 2018 02:52
Current Estimated Shipping Date: October 2018
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