Sword Coast Legends was released recently to a fairly good, though polarized reception. It lets you control a CRPG D&D session with multiple players in a way that hasn't really been possible before in such an environment. You're actually able to take on the role of a dungeon master in a very intricately developed way.

Criticism of Sword Coast Legends is taken quite seriously, changes are coming soon.

　　We intend to continue this effort into the new year, but not just with content and free DLC. We have been collecting your feedback and incorporating it with our own plans. The resulting changes and additions will be published here later this week and we welcome all feedback on this living document.

　　This is arguably a complicated genre to create in order to please everyone, and there's always bound to be something that someone is going to disagree with. That said, there are some basic precepts that likely should have been included to begin with. Rest assured that our review is well underway and should be arriving soon. Our own early impressions are positive, having enjoyed it at E3 this year and during our brief playthrough.

The update roadmap:

Halloween Update: "The Pumpkin Patch"

　　New "Liars' Night" themed area and placeables in the spirit of HalloweenCemetery DM location with over 35 new placeable objects and new player gearScreen nudge with mouse (toggled option)Players will now be able to move the camera by nudging the edges of the screen. The WASD keys and the middle mouse button will still work the way they currently do.Auto-heal at Adventurer's CampWhen entering the adventurer's camp, the party will heal any damage previously taken.DM collect quests will display "x of x found" on the HUDHotkey added to re-center camera on playerDoubled the max length for DM quest conversation textAdded the option to lock your cursor to the windowBug fixes

Community Pack 1

　　Companion-Specific Skill Trees Unlocked for PlayersExisting unique companion skill trees will become available to playersNature SetNew outdoor area cleared and ready for customization with over 150 new placeable nature objects for DMs.Ability RespecCharacters wishing to forget their prior training will be able to do so. All character points will be refunded, allowing players to change builds or reselect their characters' abilities.Player StashPlayers will be able to store additional items within their own personal stash.Skill RollsPlayers will be able to use ability rolls that take their character's bonuses into account. For instance, characters will be able to specifically make a "Strength" roll and have their Strength modifier automatically added to the roll.Increased Number of Available Monster AbilitiesCustom creatures will have additional monster abilities available to them.Bug fixes and additional community feedback items as time allows

Community Pack 2

　　Address concerns with ninja looting in multi-player gamesNew Playable Sub-race: Drow Elves (including access to Darkness and Faerie Fire abilities)DM-placeable visual effects (fire, smoke, etc.)Revisions and improvements to the rules for death, party wipe, and stabilize, including new options for players that want more challengeVillage area and village-related placeable objects for DMs to use in their modulesAbility to give ambient text to NPCs on selectAbility for DMs to change the randomized interiors of every tileLock/unlock locations on all quest states (give/update/complete)Bug fixes and additional community feedback items as time allows

Rage of Demons

　　Return to the Underdark in this all-new adventure taking place as part of D&D's "Rage of Demons" storyline, featuring the legendary outcast drow Drizzt Do'Urden and some of the deadliest enemies ever to terrify Faerûn.

　　New Rage of Demons tile sets and placeable objectsNew playable race: TieflingsNew creatures available for DMsNew Playable class based on community inputAllow player-created characters as companions in story modeEnable players to control their characters' movement with the WASD keysBug fixes and additional community feedback items as time allows