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Ok, so one of my player has a couple of powers I cant figure out effect for. 1 is that he takes the damage aimed at another player(not too big an issue for me to change manually) 2 player is granted another healing surge. Any ideas? Again I can always do them manually just wanted to check if there was a way to automate them.
There's no way to automatically redirect damage, so you'll need to remove and add the damage to the other player, or hope he calls out before you roll damage and then roll it on him instead.
As for the granted another healing surge, you mean another one to use temporarily, or spending another healing surge? If the former, you can set up a heal action that provides no healing but costs -1 healing surge. This will then add one surge back to them, lowering their spent healing surges by one.
If the power gives them a surge even if they are at maximum healing surges left though, this will not work. It will only return a spent healing surge.
What is the power name? I can have a look and see how it is worded to try help further.
The two powers in question are Martry's blessing(redirect damage) and the power connected to Aecris the magic weapon(gain healing surge)
So for Aecris weapon, how I said should work fine. You can add a healing effect that looks like this https://puu.sh/vaxyG/2035984078.jpg where Str should be replaced with an attribute that adds no bonus. This is just to ensure there is no actual healing, but that the button will actually appear (it doesnt show if there is no value set). If you have no attribute without a bonus, just add an attribute, and put a minus afterwards equal to the attributes bonus, like this. If the player used dex and has a +5 dex mod, it'd show like this https://puu.sh/vaxKj/3374605e5c.jpg
For martyr's blessing, the player is just going to need to interject when they want to use it, hopefully before you roll damage. That way, you can drag the rolled attack onto the new target, see if it hits and then roll damage on him instead. Otherwise, you'll need to heal back the damage they took and apply it to the new target. No automation exists for taking the hit as that power is worded.
Thanks
I don't suppose there's an alternative to this that works on Linux, is there? Fantasy Grounds works fine on WINE, but unfortunately this program doesn't. I'm guessing there's a browser component to the program? If so, then apparently that component would have used libgluezilla on WINE, but that library has been discontinued...
I couldn't get WINE to install on OS x 10.8.5 Granted I am not a MAC guy.
spite,
The correct type for the "cost" field should be a "string" for all rulesets.
I don't know what changed in the parser, but the cost field in the base item record has been a "string" type for over a year in the 4E ruleset. I just checked backwards through all the revisions on the ruleset for the last 15 months. So, it seems like someone changed the parser to use numbers sometime recently perhaps?
I only added the number compatibility for reference items for modules built prior to that, which were not in the base item paths accessible to the item campaign list. If the records were moved over to be seen in the main campaign list, they'll need to be updated to use the correct data type.
Regards,
JPG
So sorry, I am still not understanding. For magic items which use a windowreference for a class of "item", the cost in this parser is a string. For mundane armor, weapons, and equipment, they use a windowreference for classes of "referencearmor", "referenceweapon", and "referenceequipment" respectively. Those windows all require that cost is a number, not a string. I tested and they all throw errors if the cost is a string. (So that is opening from the module itself, not the new Items list.) I do not believe I changed anything about the cost field in this parser in years. So the mundane items do not use the "item" class window by default with this parser. I would assume the only functionality lost if they were changed to use a class of "item" would be the drag and drop to create a specific magic item, but I am not sure if that is the only thing. But I would also assume that the "referencearmor", "referenceweapon", and "referenceequipment" windows were made different on purpose. I can change the parser to put them out with a class of "item" with the cost as a string instead if that is what they should be.
Let me break it down a bit to see if it helps.
Database Paths
The 4E ruleset only pulls item records for the master campaign list from "item" path (i.e. default campaign path), and "reference.items" path (i.e. defined as new path available for module items to be placed).
I'm not sure if the parser originally placed the items in the "reference.items" path, or if it was updated to do so. I assumed that it used a different path based on the older files that I have. Any records in these paths are assumed to use the standard format for items (used by all CoreRPG derived rulesets) that the "cost" field is a "string".
Database Fields
There is no built-in field that can read either strings or numbers to allow editing; it has to be either one or the other. Therefore, there is no easy way to make the item records both editable and support multiple field types. Plus, it complicates all the scripts that need to handle items across 4E and CoreRPG rulesets.
In order to support older modules that used "referenceweapon", "referencearmor" and "referencemagicitem" displays pointing to older data, as well as magic item lists that used older data, I enabled the "cost" information to be a read only non-database control to simply read a number or string without the ability to change the data.
Current Issues
I'm not sure if the current parser already used the "reference.items" path or if it was updated to use that path. As I mentioned, the "item" record has been the same for over a year, since the master list changes at least.
Moving Forward
Here are some options:
1) The parser can be updated to use "string" data type for item cost fields.
2) The modules can be processed after being created by the parser to convert the fields.
3) Someone can write the code for the 4E ruleset to handle all the item coding for making a complex control that can read either data type and write either data type, as well as handling in all the item scripts. This would also need to be maintained.
I would prefer that the parser matched up with all the other CoreRPG rulesets, so that a bunch of exception code doesn't need to be managed. Plus, I have higher priority items I have to work on at the moment that apply to commercial rulesets and/or affect multiple rulesets.
Regards,
JPG
I posted a new parser that outputs the mundane items twice. One output is formatted with cost as "string", the description as "flavor", and a "mitype" field. Those entries are under "reference.items" along with all the magic items. The other output is the same as before. Those entries are under "reference.mundaneitems". Going directly to the module works as before and references the old window types ("referencearmor", "referenceweapon", and "referenceequipment".) Going through the Items interface now also works.
Understood as 4E is not a money-maker for FG anymore. All the work you have done so far is greatly appreciated. Thank you very much for the help.Quote:
I have higher priority items
Absolutely, thanks for the work you do put in Moon, and thanks valeros for keeping the parser working :)
Just repeating this question; I mean, I know I could just manually enter all the information in theory, but in practice that's just not going to happen - and I don't have access to a Windows computer to run the parser on.Quote:
Originally Posted by mrgrey
Hi mrgrey this is a tool written by valeros - it exists in the form you see here. Im sure you could get it to run in a WineSkin with some effort though.
There is not alternative of which I am aware. This program uses .NET extensively. I think there is a push to get .NET on a lot more platforms (.NET CORE) including Linux.Quote:
I don't suppose there's an alternative to this that works on Linux, is there?
The problem is, the web browser component of .Net doesn't work on Linux at all. If I had a copy of the source code, I could take a look at seeing if there's a way to do the same thing in Linux and get roughly the same output, but the only way to run this program on a Linux machine, until the Mono community come up with a replacement for libgluezilla, is with a VM running Windows.
So does the program not start or does the browser portion just not work? I ask because it is possible to make an alternative where the entries are downloaded using HttpWebRequest instead. (Note that saying it is possible and I promise to do it are not the same.) But ripping the browser out of the program as a whole is a lot. It is really integrated into the program to the point of taking it out even if not used/needed would be a lot of effort and would require two versions of the program. Probably not willing to do that.Quote:
the web browser component of .Net doesn't work on Linux at all
The program doesn't start, near as I can tell. It certainly doesn't open a window of any description. As soon as I use wine or mono to open it, I first receive an error saying that libgluezilla is missing, followed by unhandled NullReferenceExceptions due to System.Windows.Forms.WebBrowser not being available.
So another problem that I just found out that really makes removing the WebBrowser not an option is that the WebBrowser output changes the HTML. (It does things like changing the capitalization of tags and adding line breaks.) And the parser is extremely sensitive to the HTML being exactly as the WebBrowser provides. Sorry
mrgrey, try the new executables attached on the first entry of this thread. The Compendium Reader and File Parser may work for you as I removed all references to a WebBrowser. One executable downloads entries to files, the other parses the files into modules.Quote:
the web browser component of .Net doesn't work on Linux at all
Just started a download of all the backgrounds now. Depending on how long stuff takes, it may be tomorrow before I can give you any good feedback. The reader executable appears to work as intended at least.
I've just started running the file parser executable, and the text in the boxes doesn't have any line breaks in it, so I can only read the first bit of the text. I was at least able to read the contents of the first box by opening the executable in a text editor and searching for the right line of text, but that could probably do with being fixed. Also, how do I use the valid sources text files? Do I create a valid sources file and select that as one of the sources when selecting all the downloaded text files, or does the program just detect that the file exists in the same directory? Finally, what's the difference between the three different types of modules? Does it actually matter which of the three I use?
Oh, incidentally, while the reader executable works fine under wine, it crashes if I try to run it using mono instead - because linux uses a '/' instead of a '\' for file directories, it can't find the contents of the SearchResults directory. Doesn't make a massive amount of difference, in all honesty, but it seemed worth mentioning.
Edit: Ah, on rereading, the valid source text file just needs to be in the same directory.
1) I think a smarter person than me needs to answer about db.xml vs common.xml vs client.xml. My simplified version is:
db.xml: For DM. Cannot share.
client.xml: For Player. Can share. Each client needs file.
common.xml: Can share from host
Basically, pick db.xml
2) Sorry, the path issue is my fault for not following the .NET guidance. I will fix when I have time.
3) Seems like you figured out how to use "Valid Sources.txt"
Hopefully you now have some 4E modules for use
I think you now should always use the common.xml option. The others are I think deprecated (but still work).
damned, Thanks, good to know. I had gone by this: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum...hread.php?6446. I did not realize it was no longer valid. So then I should take the option away and always have the parser make a common.xml module, correct?
Let me confirm that 100% before you make any changes.
From Zacchaeus himself I got -
So me personally Id lean towards common.xml unless there is stuff that you are parsing that is strictly GM only.Quote:
I think all three are still recognised by FG but client.xml is now deprecated in modules.
Db.xml defaults to read only (i.e. DM material such as a DM Guide or an adventure module) and common.xml defaults to player such as a player's handbook. Db.xml will give a red cross on the module list for the DM and common will not have either a red cross or a green tick (giving the DM the option to share or not).
So db.xml for DM only material and common.xml for player material and don't use client.xml.
Hi Valeros,Quote:
Originally Posted by valeros
After updating to the latest version I received the error previously discussed.
So if I understand correctly after the 3.3.0 update reparsing the data should resolve this error?
Ruleset Error: windowcontrol: Database type mismatch for control (cost) in windowclass (item_stats_other)
Thanks for the great work on the parser :)
There's a new player option in the Export window in FG. Do a test using that and see what it creates.Quote:
Originally Posted by damned
For GM material parsed, it should be db.xml.
To clear something up for people having problems with the following error.
@Ruleset Error: windowcontrol: Database type mismatch for control (cost) in windowclass (item_stats_other)
If you are receiving this error your 4e parsed data is using the wrong Database Fields.
As detailed by Moon Wizard (click here for info)
How to fix
Step 1: Find if you still have your raw parsed data.
Have data:: Use the Compendium Reader and File Parser to re-parse your existing data.
Don't have data: Parse data from your subscription again.
Step 2: Praise Moon Wizard and valeros for being awesome.
Can someone please explain to me step-by-step how this should work?
I am a dumb person :(
*Mod Update*
Don't use obscenities on the site, either directed towards other people or not. You can express your frustrations in a better way and ask for assistance, but not like that.
Mate, Chill out. That sort of outburst is not needed.Quote:
Originally Posted by drakkan
What issue are you having, what ISN'T working how you intended?
Powers, Items are the only things that have functionality and work drag-and-drop, but everything else works as library reference modules. 4e won't auto-populate feat effects (no ruleset does this actually), and 4e doesn't autopopulate classes like 5e does. This is partly because there is no official 4e content licensed for FG use, so it is not in Smitework's interest to develop tools that they cannot even use or sell. However, the use of FG for combat tracking, power/effects tracking and character sheet use is still incredibly useful.
If you explain what you're hoping to achieve, perhaps I can help, or others on this forum can help you get to that point.
For example, I can get all these things to work as a player's module https://puu.sh/wtwlC/87a8c17a75.jpg and you can see what it produces for them. Are you having no luck reaching this point? Or simply unhappy with the final results
Database Error: A XML parse error occurred processing file 4E Feats:client.xml - Error on line 26002: Error reading end tag.
Database Error: A XML parse error occurred processing file 4E Feats:client.xml - Error on line 26002: Error reading end tag.
Or Or ORRRR !!! My favorite:
Database Error: A XML parse error occurred processing file 4E Feats:client.xml - Error on line 24072: Error reading Attributes.
If you like, I can invite you to my discord, where real time chat might be of more use in helping you sort this out. https://discord.gg/uEp3MY
I hope to achieve whatever 4EParser brags to achieve: get the <snip> content from DDI Compendium, make it a nice shiny module, then use it inside Fantasy Grounds to make things easier!
Stop with the obscenities or we will be forced to kick you from the site.
Please chill, I understand your frustration because it's not a click and go solution.Quote:
Originally Posted by drakkan
There are reasons why it's required to do it this way, mainly licensing and legal reasons as far as I understand.
The tool is made free of charge and it works quite awesomely when you understand how it works, there are some videos online teaching how to do it plus in the past couple of pages there is a lot of information on how to do this from scratch.
Spite even offered to help you out, I hope it all worked out for you in the end.
If not we can help you in a civil and relaxed manner.
Hello all,
I use Fantasy Grounds on a mac through Steam and I parsed the ddi data just yesterday.
I used CompendiumFileParser.exe and I got the same error as Drakkan for my feats
.Quote:
Database Error: A XML parse error occurred processing file 4E Feats:db.xml - Error on line 24072: Error reading Attributes.
This is an error that pops up when I try to enable my Feats.mod from inside FG. Now, I have two xml files named "db". The first is automatically created inside a folder along with definition.xml and thumbnail.png but it doesn't have 24.000 lines. The other one is inside the .mod file and it is called .\db.xml but the specific line doesn't have anything out of the ordinary.
I used the parser again and this time I chose client.xml. I restarted FG with the new Feats.mod. This time it worked without an error! But... it only got 1361 out of the 3271 feats.
I then tried with the common.xml file. The same thing as with the client.xml happened (1361/3271).
In every case the parser window showed me this message:
Now, if the problem is Dragon Magazine 381, I could exclude it from the list and solve the problem BUT when I create the Valid Sources.txt file with everything inside except DM381 it still downloads... 3271 feats. I don't know if the Valid Sources thing was supposed to work only with the 4eParser.exe (which I cannot use since I am on a mac).Quote:
Working, please wait
Processing Start Time = 7/3/2017 3:54:16 PM
00:00:00.25: Read File
NOT PARSED: feat: Just Sacrifice: <.</P>" target=_new>Dragon Magazine 381</A>, page(s) 93>
NOT PARSED: feat: Just Sacrifice: <.</P>>
3271 Total Entries
3271 Total Resulting Parsed Entries
Filtering
1316 Total Resulting Filtered Parsed Entries
Processing End Time = 7/3/2017 3:54:19 PM
Processing Total Time = 00:00:03
Done - Created folder: Feats
If .mod file creation fails, use FGPEMUtility to convert to .mod file
I got a similar error for the line 20732 with the traps module.
Thank you in advance.