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Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses Revisited
The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.Three subclasses reappear today inUnearthed Arcana, each with a new form. After studying your feedback on the Revived, Noble Genie, and Archivist subclasses, we’ve crafted new versions for your consideration: the...
Development Peek
In the past weeks I have been testing a new development process which I plan to use going forward. The main benefit is the automation of the process of releasing new versions which currently is a manual process for me (and for every user). A change that will come with this is that I will be moving f...
Unearthed Arcana: Psionic Options Revisited
The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.Shine with the power of the mind in this installment ofUnearthed Arcana! Today we revisit several psi-themed options that we released in the past few months. Studying your feedback on those options, we’ve crafted...
Unearthed Arcana: Spells and Magic Tattoos
The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.Conjure forth new magic in your D&D games with the spells and tattoos introduced in today’sUnearthed Arcana. Many of the spells focus on summoning, and the tattoos allow you to ink magic onto your very skin.Learn...
Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount
The player options from the latest official release, Explorer’sGuidetoWildemount,have been added to the content repository.Explorer’s Guide to Wildemountprovides everything you need to play Dungeons & Dragons on the continent of Wildemount (set within the world of Exandria)—a land of war, betr...
Aurora Release - 1.0
This update has a few minor issues fixed but is basically marking the application as version 1.0 and removing the preview tags.Note: I won’t show the update notice in the latest preview yet since you don’t have to upgrade right away, there are also no required changes to content files. You can i...
Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses, Part 3
The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.Continuing our series of new D&D subclasses in 2020,Unearthed Arcanapresents three more for you to playtest: the Armorer for the artificer, the Circle of the Stars for the druid, and the Fey Wanderer for the ranger...
Additional Content: Blood Hunter 2020
The redesigned Blood Hunter from Matthew Mercer has been added to the third-party content. This content includes the class and the 4 archetypes.This class will work side-by-side with the old version of the Blood Hunter which is not replaced by this. Your current Blood Hunter characters are also not ...
Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses, Part 1
The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.Four new subclasses for you to try out: the Path of the Beast for the barbarian, the Way of Mercy for the monk, the Oath of the Watchers for the paladin, and the Noble Genie for the warlock.Learn More
Additional Content: Deep Magic Series
The Deep Magic series from Kobold Press has been added to the third-party index. This content includes ~30 archetypes, ~30 feats, ~400 spells, and more.Be sure to check out how to add the additional content here if you’ve not done so already. You can include the content listed here by including th...
Updated Bundle Commands
With the new release you can use the Alt + B shortcut in the character builder to show a new panel in the Additional Content tab.This will allow you to add the index files from the main respository and community driven content with 1 click. (or pick one from the selection box under the url textbox)T...
Preview Version 1.19.1216
With the release of preview v1.19.1216 a number of changes have been made, issues have been fixed, and new features have been implemented. This is the last public preview version before Aurora v1.0 will be released.Read the changelog on the website.Thank you for your support!
Unearthed Arcana: Fighter, Rogue, and Wizard
The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.Their minds bristling with power, three new subclasses arrive: the Psychic Warrior for the fighter, the Soulknife for the rogue, and the tradition of Psionics for the wizard.Learn More
Eberron: Rising from the Last War
The player options from the latest official release,Eberron: Rising from the Last War,have been added to the content repository.You might see some of the player options from Wayfinder’sGuidetoEberron that are identical to the new content disappear to avoid duplication (House Agent Background, Item...
Development Peek
A quick view at some changes:- The backgrounds selection will show a column with proficiencies, tools, languages you will get.- Items from the inventory can be stored in one of the two storage locations, up to 10 of the stored items are shown separate from the inventory on the equipment page. You ca...
Going Forward
After the next update you'll probably see one more minor update before I take off the preview label from Aurora and mark it officially as the v1.0Going forward any preview versions of the character builder that will be released will be available here for all patrons. These versions would include...
Upcoming Inventory Additions
An update on upcoming changes:The equipment page will split you inventory in 3 sections, adventuring gear (including mundane weapons and armor), magic items, and valuables (gems, art objects).Some new additions will be blessings, boons, and charms that will be listed in the magic item section and a ...
Preview Version 1.19.304
A new version of the Aurora Builder is now available for download. This version includes a number of changes to statistics, groups for your characters, and various bug and description fixes.Release Notes
Character Sheet Update - Equipment Page
I've made a first version for a dedicated equipment page. Looking for some input on things to add or change before i start implementing it. it has 40 entries for normal gear, half as much for magic items, some lines for valuables such as gems and art objects. two sections for items that are on a...
Upcoming Update - Breaking Changes
I'll be releasing an update for the builder next week. If you're just using the builder and the content from the repository you can just update the builder and the additional files and you should be good to go.If however you're using extra homebrew content you've created/added, there...
Preview Version 1.19.118
A new version of the Aurora Builder is now available for download. This version includes a dark theme, character sheet improvements, source restrictions, bugfixes and more.Updated content files should be updated automatically after you launch the builder.Release Notes
Development Peek
Here's a quick peek at some improvements i've added a long the way. Mainly: Custom files will be updated automatically at startup. (yay!) A (Ranger) companion can be selected which will show up on the character information panel once you have it. You'll be able to toggle (click small por...
Development Peek
Here's a screenshot of the new dark theme i've been working on along side character sheet changes.Also, the a new 'sources' section allows for excluding sources such as third-party content and playtest material such as unearthed arcana on a character basis. This will reduce content i...
Discord Channel
I've had some requests for a discord channel to ask a quick questions or discuss an issue. Also, it might be useful for when i need some input on a specific implementation of a feature.Feel free to join: https://discord.gg/MmWvNFVNote from the Patreon FAQ:Patrons who were pledged to you before y...
Upcoming Revamped Character Sheet
Looking for some input on what details to have displayed on the character sheet, missing sections, or requested additions to the sheet.I've been looking for available character sheets but decided to create them fully myself so it can be exactly how I want it to be tailered to the application. Al...
Preview Version 1.18.817
A new version of the Aurora Builder Preview is now available for download. This version includes a number of bugfixes and an equipment section overhaul.Update the custom files from https://github.com/aurorabuilder/elements to get all the items from various sources.Release Notes
Development Peak (Equipment)
Here is a little screenshot peek at the upcoming equipment section.It will have your favorite weapons, armor, gear, magic items, potion, poisons, etc from the various sources.You will be able to equip all items as you see fit, there will not be just one slot for the neck for example. Two necklaces, ...
Bundle Commands
I have added a few commands to make adding existing custom content easier for you guys. These commands can be entered in the compendium search box in the titlebar of the builder.When you enter '@bundle core' it will download the core index from https://github.com/aurorabuilder/elements and i...
Preview Version 1.18.423
A new version of the Aurora Builder Preview is now available for download. This version includes a number of bugfixes, code rewrites, UI changes, and a spellcasting overhaul.Release Notes
Development Peek
Updating the character details panel with added details and slide-in style instead of the current popup.















