Just curious what the timeframe for Pathfinder 2E looks like? I want you to know i understand it cant be easy for you and this question is in no way trying to rush you! I am just curious. Thanks for all your hard work. :)
PF2 is mostly complete with the monster and spell database and some rules. Mostly I am at the testing stage. I feel that item, treasures aren’t that necessary so I haven’t taken the time to encode them (would love your input here if you think its necessary to include them)
Is there a library online for xml files to import or a tutorial to show how to import other sourcebooks if i have the xml. I have tried both locally and from dropbox but nothing seems to be working.
could I maybe get one that lets me build "playbooks" (a la powered by the apocalypse) and custom character sheets? Effects I can put on the map, or like translucent cards of some sort? that would be pretty cool.
This looks awesome! I'd love to be able to use this with a very different system. Would it be allowed for someone to take a version of the program and alter it for another rpg system?
I'd be the one to do this and the only coding I've done was with maptools and Javascript for pdfs. Is it is allowed in not sure how far my limited experience would get me.
Hi, the platform is designed for dnd5e. But the data for monsters, die rolls and actions are simply coded in XML. I would need to add some support for your system of choice but it shouldnt be difficult.
Well I would need to know what system you are interested in and if you have any special rules that need to be added. I’m currently working on adding the pathfinder 2 system, but still very early. I am not as versed with the system as Dnd.
The system is HARP (High Adventure Role Playing) and it's not related to D&D in any way. So this might not be something so easily tackled. In fact it has different stats than D&D and is basically a skill based system, even the spells are considered skills. The system is also point based as each level every character gets 50 development points to spend for stat increases, skills, and special abilities. Each skill has a progression rate and there are two different rates; favored (cost 1 per rank) and un-favored (cost 2 per rank). The progression rate is not as direct either. For the first 10 ranks in a skill the bonus is +5, then it's +2 per rank up to 20, then it's +1 per rank thereafter. I am working on a house rule that might change that though. Then each skill has two stats it gets the bonus from.... etc
The system is percentile based and the dice generally explode on a roll of 96 or higher.
So you can see this would not be an easy thing for you to do. If you wanted I could work on the stuff while you help me out here and there...lol.
That sounds very cool :) Well the app is more geared towards helping DM’s run games. But yes, it would indeed be helpful to have someone helping with the content of another system.
Still working out on how to support additional systems, but once I've completed PF2 support it should be easier.
Hello Barlow, perhaps you could give more information. The map sync works through Dropbox to share the image and fog information. You will need to allow the app access to your dropbox.
You can also try reducing the size of your images files, perhaps it might be an issue with your connection. This might help your narrow down the cause.
Thanks a lot! I had a quick click-through and for the most part it seems to work fine and I can definitely use it in Linux. I noticed a couple of things though (In no particular order):
- There is a sound when clicking most buttons and there seems to be no way to disable it. I suspect that the sound would become annoying at the table during sessions
- When importing the compendium from Dropbox you need to first go to the import menu to login and then you need to go to a completely different menu to actually download the compendium. This seems rather counter intuitive.
- (Probably a Linux only problem) the file browser for local XML files and for images/maps appears to be non-functional. It doesn't show any files and the navigation arrows don't seem to do anything.
- (Probably a Linux only problem) The file browser for Dropbox seems to work for the most part except that the check mark in the upper right corner seems to be non functional
- In the combat tracker I would like it if multiple copies of the same monster would get a number to help differentiate them. Also it would be helpful if the corresponding token was highlighted (or had the same number).
- Please could you add a warning before deleting everything from the combat tracker?
- The group filter in the Player overview seems to be non functional.
- When making changes to a player the "Saved changes" messages appears multiple times
Changes would be highly appreciated, but I completely understand that especially the Linux-specific stuff is low priority. Thank you for your work.
Yes, I can add a player to a group and that group name shows up in the filter. But actually selecting the group in the filter does nothing.
Unless I also enter something in the search field. Then I only see characters with the specified string that are in the selected group.
What I would expect is to see all characters from the group selected in the filter, even without using the search text field.
Another thing I noticed: In my compendium certain special characters are encoded in the following way "&# 8226;" (without the space, since itch apparently auto converts to the proper character). Would it be possible to show this as • ?
One more question: If you add map sharing, will this rely on a (your?) web server or are you going for a peer to peer structure?
It currently uses Dropbox to share maps and fog information. I do hope to move it to a dedicated server, but I have no experience with servers and those stuff. (assuming you meant this for sharing your screen with other players)
For the player grouping, what you described is how it should work. Selecting a player filter should only show those with the same group value. I’ll look into it.
For the latter, yes I can add that to the special characters list.
All data are stored on a single device. This is not meant to be virtual table top. But the feature in 2.0 will allow you to send data to a Player Screen. (All dm information and permission are automatically locked out for them)
it works specifically for dnd 5e. With that said, we will be working to support new systems in future patches. Do you have any specific system that you would like to see supported ?
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The Linux version doesn't seem to launch, but the Windows version works in WINE. Anything I should be aware to make work natively on Linux Mint 21.1
Has anyone done a decent long tutorial or a test drive video for this? I'm sure I'm not getting more than basic use out of it.
Also is the discord still a thing?
I guess its only good for D&D and Pathfinder for now then.
Can't someone write spaces between words by any chance? And I try to write accents (I'm spanish) and I can't write them either.
Is the project still going on, or they stopped working on it?
please add dynamic lighting and 3d dice rolling :)
Still buggy but I love the work ur doing.
I love this so much.it’s incredibly useful and has tons of potential. You’ve done an outstanding job developing this!
Perhaps a dumb question, but how does one get the PF2 compendium content to import? I'm not seeing an option in the settings.
Just curious what the timeframe for Pathfinder 2E looks like? I want you to know i understand it cant be easy for you and this question is in no way trying to rush you! I am just curious. Thanks for all your hard work. :)
PF2 is mostly complete with the monster and spell database and some rules. Mostly I am at the testing stage. I feel that item, treasures aren’t that necessary so I haven’t taken the time to encode them (would love your input here if you think its necessary to include them)
Your software is really awesome :) . The only issue I have is that I can't place notes on the map.When I drag them on the map it doesn't do anything.
Ah notes dont work in that way. That’s a completely valid way to do it and I do wish I had thought of that functionality before.
Once I finished with the PF2 support, Im hoping to look into improving the map system with requested changes.
Download is not working for me. Is the file still available for Windows? Please advise.
normally if you click on "Download Now" it should work.
Is there a library online for xml files to import or a tutorial to show how to import other sourcebooks if i have the xml. I have tried both locally and from dropbox but nothing seems to be working.
The xml follows a specific format. You can only import epicGM xmls or Fightclub XML.
Try https://github.com/ceryliae/DnDAppFiles
could I maybe get one that lets me build "playbooks" (a la powered by the apocalypse) and custom character sheets? Effects I can put on the map, or like translucent cards of some sort? that would be pretty cool.
Thank you for the suggestions, I will add those to the list of features for development..
Is there a way to be able to create a map on my phone and share it with my players across the world, using any method?
We are currently testing sharing maps. You can use the Host and have a second device connect to your room in “Player Mode.”
This looks awesome! I'd love to be able to use this with a very different system. Would it be allowed for someone to take a version of the program and alter it for another rpg system?
I'd be the one to do this and the only coding I've done was with maptools and Javascript for pdfs. Is it is allowed in not sure how far my limited experience would get me.
Hi, the platform is designed for dnd5e. But the data for monsters, die rolls and actions are simply coded in XML. I would need to add some support for your system of choice but it shouldnt be difficult.
That would be awesome! I may be able to help some if you need it but let me know what you need from me.
Well I would need to know what system you are interested in and if you have any special rules that need to be added. I’m currently working on adding the pathfinder 2 system, but still very early. I am not as versed with the system as Dnd.
The system is HARP (High Adventure Role Playing) and it's not related to D&D in any way. So this might not be something so easily tackled. In fact it has different stats than D&D and is basically a skill based system, even the spells are considered skills. The system is also point based as each level every character gets 50 development points to spend for stat increases, skills, and special abilities. Each skill has a progression rate and there are two different rates; favored (cost 1 per rank) and un-favored (cost 2 per rank). The progression rate is not as direct either. For the first 10 ranks in a skill the bonus is +5, then it's +2 per rank up to 20, then it's +1 per rank thereafter. I am working on a house rule that might change that though. Then each skill has two stats it gets the bonus from.... etc
The system is percentile based and the dice generally explode on a roll of 96 or higher.
So you can see this would not be an easy thing for you to do. If you wanted I could work on the stuff while you help me out here and there...lol.
That sounds very cool :) Well the app is more geared towards helping DM’s run games. But yes, it would indeed be helpful to have someone helping with the content of another system.
Still working out on how to support additional systems, but once I've completed PF2 support it should be easier.
Absolutely love this app!
The only issue I'm facing is with I keep getting map could not sync error is there anyway you guys could assist?
Hello Barlow, perhaps you could give more information. The map sync works through Dropbox to share the image and fog information. You will need to allow the app access to your dropbox.
You can also try reducing the size of your images files, perhaps it might be an issue with your connection. This might help your narrow down the cause.
We can chat through discord if you wish.
Hi, could you again add a version for Linux please?
Of course! It is now up on the download page. If there are issues, just let me know so I can look into them.
Thanks a lot! I had a quick click-through and for the most part it seems to work fine and I can definitely use it in Linux. I noticed a couple of things though (In no particular order):
- There is a sound when clicking most buttons and there seems to be no way to disable it. I suspect that the sound would become annoying at the table during sessions
- When importing the compendium from Dropbox you need to first go to the import menu to login and then you need to go to a completely different menu to actually download the compendium. This seems rather counter intuitive.
- (Probably a Linux only problem) the file browser for local XML files and for images/maps appears to be non-functional. It doesn't show any files and the navigation arrows don't seem to do anything.
- (Probably a Linux only problem) The file browser for Dropbox seems to work for the most part except that the check mark in the upper right corner seems to be non functional
- In the combat tracker I would like it if multiple copies of the same monster would get a number to help differentiate them. Also it would be helpful if the corresponding token was highlighted (or had the same number).
- Please could you add a warning before deleting everything from the combat tracker?
- The group filter in the Player overview seems to be non functional.
- When making changes to a player the "Saved changes" messages appears multiple times
Changes would be highly appreciated, but I completely understand that especially the Linux-specific stuff is low priority. Thank you for your work.
Thank you for the quick feedback :)
I’ll add an option to turn off button sounds in the future.
For the combat tracker, hitting the roll button will automatically add a number to the each monster with the same type.
The group filter automatically creates a list of groups for the player. But you will have assign your players to groups first.
I’ll look into adding improvements to the browser panel and notification spams
Regarding the group filter:
Yes, I can add a player to a group and that group name shows up in the filter. But actually selecting the group in the filter does nothing.
Unless I also enter something in the search field. Then I only see characters with the specified string that are in the selected group.
What I would expect is to see all characters from the group selected in the filter, even without using the search text field.
Another thing I noticed: In my compendium certain special characters are encoded in the following way "&# 8226;" (without the space, since itch apparently auto converts to the proper character). Would it be possible to show this as • ?
One more question: If you add map sharing, will this rely on a (your?) web server or are you going for a peer to peer structure?
It currently uses Dropbox to share maps and fog information. I do hope to move it to a dedicated server, but I have no experience with servers and those stuff. (assuming you meant this for sharing your screen with other players)
For the player grouping, what you described is how it should work. Selecting a player filter should only show those with the same group value. I’ll look into it.
For the latter, yes I can add that to the special characters list.
i would like to know how i add friend to my table?
All data are stored on a single device. This is not meant to be virtual table top. But the feature in 2.0 will allow you to send data to a Player Screen. (All dm information and permission are automatically locked out for them)
Desktop version only for now.
This looks great.
I’m optimistic about writing up compendium XML for my games.
Will this work for non-d20 systems?
it works specifically for dnd 5e. With that said, we will be working to support new systems in future patches. Do you have any specific system that you would like to see supported ?
Cool! Mythras (Runequest 6) is my preferred system.
Cant find the local folder on my PC where my stuff is saved.
And it would be nice if when reading from dropbox it would let us select a folder instead of needing to drop all files on the main dropbox.
Please check this link on how to find the local app folder. By default, windows keeps it hidden.
https://www.pcworld.com/article/2690709/whats-in-the-hidden-windows-appdata-fold...
Thank you for the feedback, we’d like to eventually offer options to select target folders.
What is it called?
itch something
epicgm something
my appdata has a bunch of folders and none of them are for epicgm thing
Apologies for not being clear: Typically you will find the folder in the following path:
with in your [User Folder] -”/AppData/LocalLow/Gavelsoft/epicGM/Resources”
You can copy paste any of the xml and images to another device.