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[Pcgen-trackers] [ pcgen-Feature Requests-1942781 ] Override HP method for Kits
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From: SourceForge.net <no...@so...> - 2008-04-17 15:32:06
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Feature Requests item #1942781, was opened at 2008-04-15 03:52 Message generated for change (Comment added) made by eddyanthony You can respond by visiting: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=384722&aid=1942781&group_id=25576 Please note that this message will contain a full copy of the comment thread, including the initial issue submission, for this request, not just the latest update. Category: Equipment/WeaponProf Support Group: For 6.0 Status: Open Resolution: None Priority: 7 Private: No Submitted By: Martijn Verburg (karianna) Assigned to: Nobody/Anonymous (nobody) Summary: Override HP method for Kits Initial Comment: See thread starting at: http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_experimental/message/10511 Hit Point generation is one thing the kits have no control over, hit points are generated using the system specified in the preferences. To get this to come out right you need to go to the Hit Points preference, set it to Average and check "Do not apply Racial Hit Dice" if you have "Maximum HP at First Level" also checked. This is what most sources I've seen use to calculate HP in the stat block and this worked for me for the Caryatid Column (I got 47). It would be a nice FREQ to have a tag for kits which could let you set a HP generation method that would override the preferences, then the kits would come out correct no matter. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- >Comment By: Eddy Anthony (eddyanthony) Date: 2008-04-17 11:32 Message: Logged In: YES user_id=886893 Originator: NO Proposed Kit tag: Tag Name: HITPOINTS:x|x Variables Used (x): Number (Specific number of hit points) Variables Used (x): RANDOM (Random number generated from hit die size) Variables Used (x): AVERAGE (Average hit points) Variables Used (x): AVERAGEUP (Average, rounded up) Variables Used (x): MAX (Maximum hit points) Variables Used (x): Number% (percentage) What it does: Sets the hit points or hit point generation method for each level granted by the kit. Each instance of x in the tag will be applied to one level granted by the kit for the race or class line the HITPOINTS tag is on. If the kit grants more levels than there are instances of x in the HITPOINTS tag then the last instance will be used on all subsequent levels. Where it is used: On lines begining with RACE or CLASS. Example: HITPOINTS:MAX|RANDOM The first level granted will have maximum hit points and each level thereafter will have a random number of hit points. HITPOINTS:4|7|3|5|75% 4, 7, 3 and 5 are assigned to levels 1-4, 75% of the hit die is assigned each level after that. HITPOINTS:MAX|AVERAGEUP The first level granted will have maximum hit points and each level thereafter will have an average rounded up number of hit points. HITPOINTS:AVERAGE Levels granted by the kit will have an average number of hit points (this is the normal default used in most monster sources). Additional it is desired to have a way to overide the kits method if the use wishes to use an alternate method, Tom proposed: Why don't we change how kits are applied? When a Kit is clicked, it should allow an information screen to allow customization. In this case, it presents all of the HP rolling methods and identifies the default for that Kit. That way, the user gets a visual reaction; those wanting the default click through (apply) and those wanting to customize can customize before they apply. It also thinks further forward to allow for kits to be more flexible in what they apply, meaning in the future we might get to a point where you wouldn't need two kits that are very close... ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment By: Martijn Verburg (karianna) Date: 2008-04-15 03:54 Message: Logged In: YES user_id=252169 Originator: YES Also see http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_experimental/message/10514 ---------------------------------------------------------------------- Comment By: Martijn Verburg (karianna) Date: 2008-04-15 03:53 Message: Logged In: YES user_id=252169 Originator: YES This is a surprisingly important FREQ, PCGen should be able to match the source material when it comes to default monster kits. ---------------------------------------------------------------------- You can respond by visiting: https://sourceforge.net/tracker/?func=detail&atid=384722&aid=1942781&group_id=25576 |