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Discussion in 'Feature Requests' started by neofax, May 24, 2010.

  1. neofax

    neofax New Member

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    Below is my laundry list of items I think are pertinent to playing a VTT:

    1. Scriptability(JS/Python/Perl...)
    2. VBL/MBL(Movement Blocking Layer) to include movement cost
    3. Dynamic lighting i.e. token is moved and FoW is lifted based on characters sight/lighting/conditions
    4. Table/Database i.e. fill in with info and use it to generate random info(wandering monsters/npc speech/general store wares/tavern rumors...)
    5. Waypoints used to show exact player movement(I know this can be accomplished by moving your token, letting it go, re-moving token, rinse & repeat, but that is a PITA)
    6. Whisper between characters
    7. Inline chat codes i.e. /ooc = out of character, /e = emote, /w = whisper, /r 1d20+3 = dice roll
    8. Multiple layers so I can easily remove roofs and floors and such
    9. Handouts(Wanted posters, Landscape pics, Faction notes...)
    ...
     
    #1 neofax, May 24, 2010
  2. Thurgian

    Thurgian New Member

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    First I am not arguing :)

    But not having to code anything, even a simple script, is one of the reasons I chose D20Pro. I can code, and I do so when my work requires it; but it isn't something that interests me when I am pursuing entertainment.

    Some of the other items, I would like to see - others not so much; but no coding please.

    Oh, and I thought that D20Pro had one of the better methods for doing handouts. My current dungeon level (not campaign, just this one level) has over 100 handouts.
     
    #2 Thurgian, May 24, 2010
  3. neofax

    neofax New Member

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    How do you do handouts? As for coding, I would love to be able to automate a lot of the tedium. Not so much to get to the nuts and bolts of the system.
     
    #3 neofax, May 24, 2010
  4. Thurgian

    Thurgian New Member

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    If you open the Library tool, there are 4 options:

    Creature, Map, Item, Handout

    On the handout tab, you can choose create-file, create-url, etc.

    I narmally use Windows built-in "Snipping Tool" to capture infromation from PDF's or Websites; and the save them to a folder specific to my campaign; and with an appropriate name. Using the create-file option, I load the previously created file and the proper handout appears.

    You then have the option of sending the handout to the players, determine which players get to seet it, and removing it from player view when you wish.

    I haven't tried the URL version; but I am certain it works equally well.
     
    #4 Thurgian, May 24, 2010
  5. ogexam

    ogexam Member

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    We already have some of the suggestions you have asked for:

    You can type in /roll 5d6+5 in the chat area and you get the result

    You can do multiple layers by using the scale tool and hide layers or put one ontop of the other. Then while your game is gonig on the DM can make a tile visisble, or bring it to the front .

    Handouts exist as well.

    You can tell directly to other players, and you can do emotes as well...

    Dynamic lighting is on our list of things to do, we want that too.

    what kind of scripting? What do you want to run off of a script?

    Not sure what you are wanting on number 2

    On the waypoints you want somethign that leaves a trail as you move a character? How long would you want them to presist?
     
    #5 ogexam, May 25, 2010
  6. Lord Elderon

    Lord Elderon New Member

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    Hi Guys,

    Just wanted to add to Wes's response. If either of you would like a tutorial, please send me a PM and I will set something up with Daniel or myself.

    Best,

    Nick
     
    #6 Lord Elderon, May 27, 2010
  7. neofax

    neofax New Member

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    I would like to thank Nick for taking time out of his Memorial Day weekend to run a small tutorial with me! After that, I would like to correct my previous list:

    1. Scriptability(JS/Python/Perl...)
    Currently not included in d20Pro, but probably not needed as the programmers have made the system very robust enough to accomplish most of the scripting I would like to do myself, or will have the capability in the future. i.e. equip ring of protection and AC gets the deflection bonus, Web spell forces the pc/npcs to roll reflex save...

    2. VBL/MBL(Movement Blocking Layer) to include movement cost
    Currently the VBL is taken into account by FoW, but not hard VBL such as walls, trees, objects... MBL is not done at all and is a DM/PC thing to arbitrate. I would like to set MBL like FoW where you lay down cells and set the cost like x2, impassable...

    3. Dynamic lighting i.e. token is moved and FoW is lifted based on characters sight/lighting/conditions
    Not in the current build, but is on the list of thing to do

    4. Table/Database i.e. fill in with info and use it to generate random info(wandering monsters/npc speech/general store wares/tavern rumors...)
    Not in the current build

    5. Waypoints used to show exact player movement(I know this can be accomplished by moving your token, letting it go, re-moving token, rinse & repeat, but that is a PITA)
    This is kinda a PITA IMHO on how it is done currently. I would like to be able to move to a point and push a button and it sets a diamond or some symbol, then move some more and push the button and a new diamond appears and during this my mov speed is being calculated and shown. After my turn is done, the waypoints and path vanish.

    6. Whisper between characters
    Didn't go over this, so I do not know if the feature is available. (Sorry I forgot to ask. Mea Culpa!)

    7. Inline chat codes i.e. /ooc = out of character, /e = emote, /w = whisper, /r 1d20+3 = dice roll
    Asked and answered

    8. Multiple layers so I can easily remove roofs and floors and such
    Asked and answered

    9. Handouts(Wanted posters, Landscape pics, Faction notes...)
    I guess with the new build you can send pdfs, so this is already in the system.

    Overall, the program fulfills my needs and is really nice. I can't wait until the program can take into account all of a characters feats/spells/bonuses and such on the fly!
     
    #7 neofax, May 30, 2010
  8. ogexam

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    On item 5. When you are in combat mode it does track and show a line as you move around. So you can cancel your move and start over. It also shows have far you have moved.

    6. You can, I think... hahahaha I do not use that feature personally




    Just a mental note, we have designed d20Pro to be a gaming tool/aid and not a game in and of itself. We want to give the users features to help with their games, and not constrain them too much. The DM still has the final say and still has his work to do, but d20Pro helps in a ton of areas.
     
    #8 ogexam, May 30, 2010
  9. Thurgian

    Thurgian New Member

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    Yes, you can whisper. It is one of the options when you press "T" for talk.

    Right now, my players are sharing one machine (connected to a projector). I can't wait for them to get laptops, as I would make great use of the whisper feature. (Sometimes there are things only one playe needs to know ...)
     
    #9 Thurgian, May 30, 2010
  10. Lord Elderon

    Lord Elderon New Member

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    You are more than welcome NeoFax, it was my pleasure. On the whisper note you can choose whisper as one of the 'T' for talk options. Also, there is a way to send messages between players (it is actually between player clients, so if more than one player is logged onto the same machine...), but I am going to have to get back to you on that feature. It is a new feature to send messages between player clients, the GM sees the message as well.

    Back with an answer soon. In the meantime, happy gaming!

    Best,

    Nick
     
    #10 Lord Elderon, Jun 6, 2010
  11. thraxxis

    thraxxis Member

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    Hail and well met neofax,

    As mentioned, you can right-click on a Mini (or select and press T) to get the in-character dialog window.

    Or, if you are looking to send a private message to another player, use the
    Code:
    /tell playername Here is a private message.
    command from the Game Log. You can also use the
    Code:
    /help
    command to list information about player to player tell as well as other supported commands.

    P.S. If you don't see the help command in the Game Log, make sure the Subscription tab you are looking at has the System Channel enabled.
     
    #11 thraxxis, Jun 7, 2010
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