Character creation programs (PCGen?) [Archive] - Wizards Community

Character creation programs (PCGen?) [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Goof
12-14-07, 11:44 AM We have been using the older 3.0 WotC program and fixing ssues on char sheats, but I started using PCGen. (which looks like the best contender, there was another good one, but prints like crap)

It seems overly complex so I am hoping someone can help me out a little.

1. I don't see a WotC 3.5 core, closest is the SRD 3.5, can I get WotC core? We want to match the 3.5 core books we have so there isn't any "well book says x issues.

2. I am not seeing a lot of common magic items such as armor +1, weapon +2, etc.

3. How to add custom magic items.

4. Any tips as a player or DM?

Once again, thank you all in advance.
Keldin
12-14-07, 03:03 PM We have been using the older 3.0 WotC program and fixing ssues on char sheats, but I started using PCGen.

I, personally, use HeroForge. (Which certain aspects of WotC appear to use too.)

1. I don't see a WotC 3.5 core, closest is the SRD 3.5, can I get WotC core? We want to match the 3.5 core books we have so there isn't any "well book says x issues.

Sorry, no can do. The System Reference Document (SRD) is all you're going to find. That's all that is available for public access. There may have been a WotC core when PCGen still had the license, but they certainly won't have it now. That said, the SRD covers all but a few key tables and monsters.

2. I am not seeing a lot of common magic items such as armor +1, weapon +2, etc.

I think you may have to build them somehow, but it's been a long time since I've used PCGen (since it also runs incredibly slow on my machine. I think building custom items is the same.
HernetheHunter
12-14-07, 03:07 PM I use HeroForge as well. And if it doesn't do it automatically you can usually override it.
Ghostrider
12-14-07, 03:56 PM I love eTools. I always output as HTML and make changes as needed. Unfortunately, It's not sold or supported any longer. Those of us that have it can continue to use what we got.

For examples of etools in action check out my site in my siggy.
Nylanfs
12-16-07, 11:14 PM 1. I don't see a WotC 3.5 core, closest is the SRD 3.5, can I get WotC core? We want to match the 3.5 core books we have so there isn't any "well book says x issues.

The only thing that any publisher can use is the SRD. Note that the SRD doesn't have everything that the core three books have (beholders, illthids, certain spell names are changed).

2. I am not seeing a lot of common magic items such as armor +1, weapon +2, etc.

Find any item in the gear section and right click on it and select "Customize"

3. How to add custom magic items.

Here it depends on your level of complexity, simple items are easily made by finding a similar item and customize it and rename it. If it gets terribly more complex you'll need to work outside PCGen using a plain text editor (ie Notepad, BBEdit etc.) and the documentation. There's also a yahoo group setup just to help people create their own custom items. It's here (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCGenListFileHelp/) and our main mailing list is here (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen/)

4. Any tips as a player or DM?

Be prepared for the unexpected?

Once again, thank you all in advance.
Goof
12-20-07, 06:47 PM Thanks for your reply

About this
4. Any tips as a player or DM?
I was refearing to using the pcgen/DMgen of the program while playing.

No offince, but about using those groups for help, for some reason they say its a crime to help me add classes/skills from books I bought. And it is rather stupid that I can't ask someone who added what I am about to add, and save me a lot of time.
Darth K'Trava
12-28-07, 03:37 PM I love eTools. I always output as HTML and make changes as needed. Unfortunately, It's not sold or supported any longer. Those of us that have it can continue to use what we got.

I've also done this as well.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Goof 12-14-07, 11:44 AM	We have been using the older 3.0 WotC program and fixing ssues on char sheats, but I started using PCGen. (which looks like the best contender, there was another good one, but prints like crap) It seems overly complex so I am hoping someone can help me out a little. 1. I don't see a WotC 3.5 core, closest is the SRD 3.5, can I get WotC core? We want to match the 3.5 core books we have so there isn't any "well book says x issues. 2. I am not seeing a lot of common magic items such as armor +1, weapon +2, etc. 3. How to add custom magic items. 4. Any tips as a player or DM? Once again, thank you all in advance.
Keldin 12-14-07, 03:03 PM	We have been using the older 3.0 WotC program and fixing ssues on char sheats, but I started using PCGen. I, personally, use HeroForge. (Which certain aspects of WotC appear to use too.) 1. I don't see a WotC 3.5 core, closest is the SRD 3.5, can I get WotC core? We want to match the 3.5 core books we have so there isn't any "well book says x issues. Sorry, no can do. The System Reference Document (SRD) is all you're going to find. That's all that is available for public access. There may have been a WotC core when PCGen still had the license, but they certainly won't have it now. That said, the SRD covers all but a few key tables and monsters. 2. I am not seeing a lot of common magic items such as armor +1, weapon +2, etc. I think you may have to build them somehow, but it's been a long time since I've used PCGen (since it also runs incredibly slow on my machine. I think building custom items is the same.
HernetheHunter 12-14-07, 03:07 PM	I use HeroForge as well. And if it doesn't do it automatically you can usually override it.
Ghostrider 12-14-07, 03:56 PM	I love eTools. I always output as HTML and make changes as needed. Unfortunately, It's not sold or supported any longer. Those of us that have it can continue to use what we got. For examples of etools in action check out my site in my siggy.
Nylanfs 12-16-07, 11:14 PM	1. I don't see a WotC 3.5 core, closest is the SRD 3.5, can I get WotC core? We want to match the 3.5 core books we have so there isn't any "well book says x issues. The only thing that any publisher can use is the SRD. Note that the SRD doesn't have everything that the core three books have (beholders, illthids, certain spell names are changed). 2. I am not seeing a lot of common magic items such as armor +1, weapon +2, etc. Find any item in the gear section and right click on it and select "Customize" 3. How to add custom magic items. Here it depends on your level of complexity, simple items are easily made by finding a similar item and customize it and rename it. If it gets terribly more complex you'll need to work outside PCGen using a plain text editor (ie Notepad, BBEdit etc.) and the documentation. There's also a yahoo group setup just to help people create their own custom items. It's here (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCGenListFileHelp/) and our main mailing list is here (http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen/) 4. Any tips as a player or DM? Be prepared for the unexpected? Once again, thank you all in advance.
Goof 12-20-07, 06:47 PM	Thanks for your reply About this 4. Any tips as a player or DM? I was refearing to using the pcgen/DMgen of the program while playing. No offince, but about using those groups for help, for some reason they say its a crime to help me add classes/skills from books I bought. And it is rather stupid that I can't ask someone who added what I am about to add, and save me a lot of time.
Darth K'Trava 12-28-07, 03:37 PM	I love eTools. I always output as HTML and make changes as needed. Unfortunately, It's not sold or supported any longer. Those of us that have it can continue to use what we got. I've also done this as well.