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Revision: 17611 http://pcgen.svn.sourceforge.net/pcgen/?rev=17611&view=rev Author: jdempsey Date: 2012-10-04 12:57:15 +0000 (Thu, 04 Oct 2012) Log Message: ----------- Release notes for 5.17.19 Added Paths: ----------- Trunk/pcgen/installers/release-notes/pcgen-release-notes-51719.html Added: Trunk/pcgen/installers/release-notes/pcgen-release-notes-51719.html =================================================================== --- Trunk/pcgen/installers/release-notes/pcgen-release-notes-51719.html (rev 0) +++ Trunk/pcgen/installers/release-notes/pcgen-release-notes-51719.html 2012-10-04 12:57:15 UTC (rev 17611) @@ -0,0 +1,294 @@ +<!DOCTYPE HTML PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD HTML 4.01//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/html4/strict.dtd"> + +<html lang="en"> + + <head> + <meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=iso-8859-1" > + <title>Release Notes for PCGen v5.17.19</title> + <link rel="stylesheet" type="text/css" href="http://sourceforge.net/cssdef.php"> + </head> + + <body> + + <h1>Release Notes for PCGen v5.17.19</h1> + + <h2>Table of Content</h2> + + <ul> + <li><a href="#WhatsNew">What's new for v5.17.19</a></li> + <li><a href="#Installation">Installation</a></li> + <li><a href="#CustomDataSets">Custom Data Sets</a></li> + <li><a href="#WantToHelp">Want to Help?</a></li> + <li><a href="#links">Useful Links</a></li> + <li><a href="#ChangeLog">Change Log for 5.17.19</a></li> + </ul> + + <h2><a name="WhatsNew">What's new for v5.17.19</a></h2> + + +<p>PCGen v5.17.19 is our third beta in the lead-up to our 6.0 release. We've continued to +squash bugs and improve the stability of PCGen. Thanks again for the great feedback and reports of issues! +</p><p>A word about what a beta release is for the PCGen team. This is a + build that has all of the new features that we plan shipping with + v6.0. The beta cycle is where we focus on bug fixing and generally getting + the + program solid. An essential part of this is of course you trying it + out and letting us know of any issues you find. Our trained monkeys + are ready and waiting for your email to the + <a href="http://games.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen/">PCGen mailing list</a>!</p> +<p>In particular it would be great to get your feedback and issue reports on the Ultimate Magic and Ultimate Combat +sources we added last time. Also, now would be a great time to try out your old characters and custom sources +and let us know if there any problems. +<h3>Notable Changes</h3> +<ul> +<li>All data has been brought up to 6.0 syntax compliance using the Data Converter</li> +<li>Fix to a performance issue in 5.17.18</li> +<li>Data converter can now be run against external data</li> +<li>Followers are once again properly linked to their masters (affected loading and bonuses)</li> +</ul> +<!-- +<p> +The new user interface does most of what you are used to, but does not currently provide +random NPC generation or LST editor functionality. +</p> + --> + +<h3>New Sources</h3> + +<p>The following new sources were added in 5.17.19</p> + +<ul> +<li>[Paizo] Pathfinder Chronices: Princes of Darkness, Book of the Damned, Vol. I</li> +</ul> +<p> +For full details of the new changes in this release, see the <a href="#ChangeLog">Change Log</a> . +</p> +<p><i>James Dempsey</i> for the PCGEN Team -- 5 October, 2012.</p> + + <h2><a name="Installation">Installation</a></h2> + + <h3>Prerequisites</h3> + + <p>Java 6 or Java 7. PCGEN 5.17.19 is not compatible with Java 1.5.x and it is NOT SUPPORTED. + To get the latest version of Java, go to + <a href="http://jdl.sun.com/webapps/getjava/BrowserRedirect?locale=en&host=java.com">java.com</a>. + PCGen has been tested with both Java 6 (including OpenJDK) and Java 7.</p> + + <h3>Instructions</h3> + + <p>Please see the + <a href="http://www.pcgen-test.org/autobuilds/pcgen-docs/installationpages/installationpcgen.html"> + Installation Documentation</a> for information about installing PCGen. + </p> + + <h3>Read the doc!</h3> + + <p>Please make sure you read the <a href="http://www.pcgen-test.org/autobuilds/pcgen-docs/">docs</a> to + familiarize yourself with the changes. You can access it from + <strong>docs/index.html</strong> located in the PCGen directory.</p> + + <h3>Download PCGen</h3> + <ul> + <li><a href="http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/pcgen/pcgen51719_full.zip?download">pcgen51719_full.zip</a>: <br /> + everything including GMGen and PDF</li> + <li><a href="http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/pcgen/pcgen51719_win_install.exe?download">pcgen51719_win_install.exe</a>: <br /> + the full package bundle in an easy to use installer for Windows</li> + <li><a href="http://prdownloads.sourceforge.net/pcgen/pcgen51719_mac_install.dmg?download">pcgen51719_mac_install.dmg</a>: <br /> + the full package bundle in an easy to use installer for Mac (distributed as a disk image)</li> + </ul> + <p></p> + + <h2><a name="CustomDataSets">Custom Data Sets</a></h2> + + <p>If you have custom data created using either the old LST Editor, or the my_dataset example files, it is + very important that you read the + <a href="http://pcgen-test.org/autobuilds/pcgen-docs/installationpages/upgradepcgen.html">Upgrading PCGen</a> and + <a href="http://wiki.pcgen.org/Updating_Homebrew_Sets">Upgrading home brews</a> + before installing your new version of PCGen.</p> + + <h2><a name="WantToHelp">Want to Help?</a></h2> + + <p>PCGen is an open source project. Anyone who wants to contribute whether it is Java programming, data + set programming, documentation, helping new users, general cat herding, massage, walking the dogs, etc. + is very welcome.</p> + <p>If you want to help drop a mail to <a href="mailto:PR...@pc...">PR...@pc...</a> + or <a href="mailto:Co...@pc...">Co...@pc...</a>, or + simply post a message with the title <strong>"I Want To Help"</strong> in one of the mailing lists.</p> + + <p></p> + + <h2><a name="links">Useful Links</a></h2> + + <ul> + <li>The project <strong>home page</strong>:<br /> + <a href="http://pcgen.sourceforge.net">http://pcgen.sourceforge.net</a></li> + <li>The project <strong>Wiki</strong>:<br /> + <a href="http://pcgen.wiki.sourceforge.net/">http://pcgen.wiki.sourceforge.net/</a></li> + <li>The Yahoo <strong>main mailing list</strong> (for help and feedback):<br /> + <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen</a></li> + <li>The Yahoo <strong>LstHelp mailing list</strong> (for help with making your own data files):<br /> + <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCGenListFileHelp">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCGenListFileHelp</a></li> + <li>The Yahoo <strong>pcgen_developers mailing list</strong> (for code monkey talk about the development):<br /> + <a href="http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_developers/">http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_developers/</a></li> + <li>The Yahoo <strong>pcgen_experimental mailing list</strong> (for the data monkeys with new ideas/problems):<br /> + <a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_experimental/">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_experimental</a></li> + </ul> + + <h2><a name="ChangeLog">Change Log for 5.17.19</a></h2> + +<h3> New Data Source +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/NEWSOURCE-68'>NEWSOURCE-68</a>] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronices: Princes of Darkness, Book of the Damned, Vol. I +</li> +</ul> + +<h3> New Code Features +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1681'>CODE-1681</a>] - Add TYPE searching to Quicksearch bars +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1689'>CODE-1689</a>] - Converter - CHOOSER Pop up Window - Display the location of the originating File path and/or Highlight the Text for faster search of feat/ability +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1700'>CODE-1700</a>] - Character load error pop up should be logged +</li> +</ul> + +<h3> New Data Features +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-251'>DATA-251</a>] - Add DESC to abilities that don't have them and should. +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-584'>DATA-584</a>] - CONVERSION RUN & TEST ALL DATA SETS IN PREPARATION OF 6.0 RELEASE +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-604'>DATA-604</a>] - Druid Wild Shape templates lack racial skill bonuses +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-612'>DATA-612</a>] - [pathfinder] [APG] [Elemental Fist] Add a new ElementalFistDamageBonus variable +</li> +</ul> + +<h3> New Output Sheet Feature +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/OS-194'>OS-194</a>] - OS - Use Stat Block with larger font for Companion Preview +</li> +</ul> + +<h3> New Docs Features +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DOCS-201'>DOCS-201</a>] - PREWIELD needs a "Where it's Used:" Added +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DOCS-203'>DOCS-203</a>] - Clarify PREVAR examples +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DOCS-204'>DOCS-204</a>] - Clarify PRESR tag +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DOCS-210'>DOCS-210</a>] - CHOOSE:FEATADD Conversion Example Should Use AUTO:FEAT instead of ADD:FEAT +</li> +</ul> + +<h3> Code Bug Fixes +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-170'>CODE-170</a>] - Data converter not getting data from other directories +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-423'>CODE-423</a>] - NATURALATTACKS added with an ABILITY tag display an error on character load +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1086'>CODE-1086</a>] - PCG Load fails because CATEGORY is not encoded along with the APPLIEDTO tag on abilities. +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1151'>CODE-1151</a>] - CHOOSE:LANGUAGE and CHOOSE:LANG are triggered but without a selection on first skill rank when Class Skill +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1165'>CODE-1165</a>] - [TEST-66] SPELLS of the same name, granted from different sources overwrite +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1243'>CODE-1243</a>] - Domain Spells not removed when domain removed +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1404'>CODE-1404</a>] - Warning due to case sensitivity on PCC reference +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1436'>CODE-1436</a>] - should not be able to equip two handed weapon and shield +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1445'>CODE-1445</a>] - Awakened Animal template Skill problem +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1517'>CODE-1517</a>] - item search doesnt reset scroll. +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1565'>CODE-1565</a>] - Unload Sources doesn't close all characters first +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1592'>CODE-1592</a>] - Room and board value probably incorrect +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1623'>CODE-1623</a>] - Character sheet defaults to standard sheet, regardless of what it is set to +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1626'>CODE-1626</a>] - display of Preview character sheet fails after using it to make a roll +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1627'>CODE-1627</a>] - GMGen plugin load preference not respected +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1678'>CODE-1678</a>] - LST checks made at end of source load are reported against the wrong file +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1679'>CODE-1679</a>] - All UPPER CASE nodes on Inventory/Purchase tab +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1683'>CODE-1683</a>] - Big performance drop in 5.17.18 when loading characters +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1685'>CODE-1685</a>] - PREFEAT - "TYPE="s failing to meet requirements +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1688'>CODE-1688</a>] - [pathfinder] [advanced players guide] Racial Traits which replace innate spells are not removing replaced trait spells, innate spells not being removed on race change +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1691'>CODE-1691</a>] - PCGen 5.17.18 (only) can't load Pathfinder Summoner's Eidolon +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1692'>CODE-1692</a>] - Pathfinder Summoner's Eidolon not showing Evolutions +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1701'>CODE-1701</a>] - CHOOSE:FEATSELECTION has error +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1707'>CODE-1707</a>] - equipment slot for fingers is on torso +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1711'>CODE-1711</a>] - Error in my log +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1712'>CODE-1712</a>] - Automatic Granted Feat with Choices by %LIST fails to work for secondary CHOOSE: that try to add it. +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/CODE-1713'>CODE-1713</a>] - [prespellschoolsub] Output in "Requirements" tab seems incorrect, though PRE works +</li> +</ul> + +<h3> Data Bug Fixes +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-111'>DATA-111</a>] - [RSRD] Animal companions not gaining second attack when allowed. +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-285'>DATA-285</a>] - +1 Triple Throw Shuriken comes up with wrong price +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-551'>DATA-551</a>] - [Pathfinder] [APG] Elementalist Wizard allowing incorrect spells +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-615'>DATA-615</a>] - Kingmaker AP Players Guid shows as red when Pathfinder for Players - Advanced is loaded +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-616'>DATA-616</a>] - Pathfinder Archetypes only for core races +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-617'>DATA-617</a>] - Pathfinder archetype display always shows "ACF" +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-619'>DATA-619</a>] - Shields are not displaying the 'Metal' or 'Wood' name descriptions. +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-621'>DATA-621</a>] - Dire Animal (Dire Rat) not available in the basic set. +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-623'>DATA-623</a>] - Shuriken with Alchemical Silver gives a Bad COST +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-624'>DATA-624</a>] - Eclipse 35e Load Errors +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DATA-625'>DATA-625</a>] - Exotic Weapon Proficiency (Bastard Sword and Dwarven Battle Axe) not coded up correctly +</li> +</ul> + +<h3> Documentation Bug Fixes +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DOCS-200'>DOCS-200</a>] - PREAPPLY Examples are off, need clarification +</li> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/DOCS-202'>DOCS-202</a>] - PREVISION example needs to be updated +</li> +</ul> + + +<h3> Output Sheet Bug Fix +</h3> +<ul> +<li>[<a href='http://jira.pcgen.org/browse/OS-193'>OS-193</a>] - Log error when exporting character wth ranged weapon +</li> +</ul> + + </body> +</html> \ No newline at end of file Property changes on: Trunk/pcgen/installers/release-notes/pcgen-release-notes-51719.html ___________________________________________________________________ Added: svn:eol-style + native This was sent by the SourceForge.net collaborative development platform, the world's largest Open Source development site. |