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Modern Path - Archetypes

Discussion in 'General Discussion' started by Frodie, Sep 10, 2012.

  1. Frodie

    Frodie New Member

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    Hey,

    I am working on files for the Modern Path for d20pro. I know Hero Lab works well for this, but what is the best way to include archetypes. In the Modern Path, there is only one class, "Modern Hero", and the archetypes all have thier own class features: i.e. hit dice, attacks, saves etc.

    So what is the best way to add the archetypes? Should they go into the class file?

    Thank you!
     
    #1 Frodie, Sep 10, 2012
  2. edwardcd

    edwardcd Administrator
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    The base files can be found on this forum topic: http://forums.d20pro.com/viewtopic.php?f=11&t=588#p8010

    If you'd like the ability to edit those files, please send me a Private Message with your email address you registered with Google (Google login required).

    Since d20Pro does not enforce Hit Dice/Hit Points or Saves based on class level, there is no need to edit the class file to reflect those changes. However, it does rely on the class and level to determine Base Attack Bonus, spells per day (if any), and spell list (if any).

    If you have any questions and would like to know how I would setup a particular class, or archetype, give a link to the archetype and I can use it as an example.
     
    #2 edwardcd, Sep 10, 2012
  3. Frodie

    Frodie New Member

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    Thank you, the Modern Path srd is at: www.d20modernpf.com/, but the sever is having issues at the moment.
    I have the base class in, but the archetypes have an effect on the base attack and saves. What do you think is the best way to get this to work?
     
    #3 Frodie, Sep 10, 2012
  4. edwardcd

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    How does the archetype affect the Base Attack Bonus? Does it follow a normal multiplier base per level gained? If so, use the Base Attack Bonus (BaB) at level 20, then divide that number by 20. That final number is what goes in AttackRate=. So, a normal Fighter class would have a BaB of 20 at level 20, thus the AttackRate=1. If it does not follow a normal multiplier base per level gained then simply use the "Override BaB" option in the General Tab when you are editing a creature and place the creature's BaB for it's current level.
     
    #4 edwardcd, Sep 10, 2012
  5. Frodie

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    The archetypes have the normal progression but are differnt for each archetype
     
    #5 Frodie, Sep 10, 2012
  6. edwardcd

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    Okay, you have two options.
    1) Edit the classes.txt file and make an entry for each archetype indicating the correct progression in the base attack bonus.
    or
    2) Use the override BaB and manually enter the Base Attack Bonus for each creature.

    It's up to you which one you want to use.
     
    #6 edwardcd, Sep 10, 2012
  7. Wesley Gorby

    Wesley Gorby Production/Community Manager
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    having done this for d20modern, I suggest Curtis' first option... it will work better for you in the long run...

    Also PF Modern is fairly diferent than d20modern, so I would start from scratch rather than trying to adapt the files I made for d20modern...
     
    #7 Wesley Gorby, Sep 10, 2012
  8. Frodie

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    Cool, thank yall. I think I will do the info for each archetype. I do have a few other questions,(sorry new to d20pro): Skills -new craft, Perform and Profession.

    I have this in the file: Craft (Electronic)|INT|Craft is that correct for all of them?

    Also when I edit the class file, how should I input each class archetype? Something like:

    ## CLASS: MODERN HERO
    CreatureClass=Modern Hero (Engineer)
    AttackRate=.5
    GoodSaves=
     
    #8 Frodie, Sep 10, 2012
  9. Wesley Gorby

    Wesley Gorby Production/Community Manager
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    skills are fairly easy..
    first position is the skill name (I'd avoid using spc characters if possible ()[]{} etc etc)
    second position is the linked attribute.. INT, DEX etc etc
    third position is the category in which it shows up when you right click you character and select skills.. You will want to keep this very limited to only a hand full of various needed cat or the list will end up being a real pain to find the skill you are looking for... in fact most of my players prefer to right click their character, select view, then the skills tab and roll their skills from there...

    now as to classess.txt
    ## CLASS: DEDICATED HERO
    CreatureClass=Dedicated Hero
    AttackRate=.75
    GoodSaves=Fort|Will

    the first and second line which name the class & hero type are very picky and no Spc characters should be used at all ()[]{}_- or anything..)
     
    #9 Wesley Gorby, Sep 11, 2012
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