PCGen :: An RPG Character Generator

File Release Notes and Changelog

Release Name: 5.16.1 RC1

Notes:
For release notes see <http://sourceforge.net/docman/display_doc.php?docid=180675&group_id=25576>

SHA1 digest for pcgen-5.16.1RC1-sources.jar:
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SHA1 digest for pcgen5161RC1_full.zip:
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SHA1 digest for pcgen5161RC1_partial.zip:
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SHA1 digest for pcgen5161RC1_win_install.exe:
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Changes:
The highlights of the changes for PCGen 5.16 are listed below:
Major Changes:

    * Simplified Source Loading Interface
    * Automated Data Converter to update 5.14 compliant data to current syntax
    * Secret GM character notes that don't export
    * Improvement of performance for epic characters
    * Implement Flight Maneuverability
    * Allow multiple experience tables
    * Add Quick Search and filtering to the Kit window

LST Changes:

    * New LST parser and validator with rigorous error checking (first step of CDOM implementation)
    * ASPECT tag for Abilities and Feats
    * BONUSSTATLEVELSTARTINTERVAL tag enhancement
    * FAVCLASS:CHOOSE improvements
    * LEVELSPERFEAT expansion
    * Allow CHOOSE to be used in races and templates
    * Assigning Languages via kits

New Games:

    * [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG (Beta Playtest Edition)

New Sources:

    * 4e Starter Set (Separate download)
    * [Dragon Wing Games] BP - eFaeries
    * [En Publishing] Elements of Magic (Revised)
    * [Mongoose] Quintessential Ranger II
    * [Mongoose] Quintessential Ranger
    * [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne - Player's Guide
    * [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 1
    * [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 2
    * [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 4
    * [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 6
    * [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter3
    * [Paizo] Legacy of Fire Player's Guide
    * [Paizo] Module D0: Hollow's Last Hope
    * [Paizo] Module D1.5: Revenge of the Kobold King
    * [Paizo] Module D1: Crown of the Kobold King
    * [Paizo] Pathfinder Character Traits Web Enhancement
    * [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG (Beta Playtest Web Enhancement)
    * [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 2
    * [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 3
    * [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 4
    * [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 5
    * [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 6
    * [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 1: Shadow in the Sky
    * [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 2: Children of the Void
    * [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 3: The Armageddon Echo
    * [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 4: Endless Night
    * [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 5: A Memory of Darkness
    * [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 6
    * [Paizo] Second Darkness Player's Guide
    * [Paradigm Concepts] Forged In Magic
    * [Reality Deviant] Critical Feats
    * [Skirmisher] Nuisances: Director's Cut