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Some of my players have been having issues when they update fantasy grounds. I usually try to avoid updating once I know something works, as I worry about issues like this coming up. Should I be updating Fantasy Grounds software every time an update is available? Or do I run the risk of the pathfinder extension and d20_jpd modules breaking?
And is there a problem with my players running a later version of FG than I am?
Depends on how much difference there is.
You can't combine release and test versions for example, but AFAIK there shouldn't be much difference between 2.7.5 and 2.7.6 (if I recall the numbers correctly).
I always keep the latest update (and now use test version because the new 3.5 ruleset is so much better than d20_JPG), and in the events that the update causes an error, JPG is usually quick to roll back to the previous version.
I'd tell your players to only update when you do (unless they GM too, and may want to update if you're not running the latest version).
I usually recommend that both GM and players run the same version. The software will actually refuse to connect if the first or second part of the version number don't match. (i.e. 2.7.6 vs. 2.8)
The chance of an extension breaking on version update varies, but is tied to whether the ruleset is updated as part of the version update. This will only happen for 3.5E and 4E.
Also, I ask the community and developers for help in testing, so that we can catch any compatibility errors. If there is a big issue with a release, I will not hesitate to roll back.
Finally, you can test out the new release by following the directions at the top of the Laboratory forum. Just make sure that you make a backup of your campaign directory before testing. Also, you can easily roll back, and use your backup if there are issues.
Regards,
JPG
Awesome work, man. My Legacy of Fire game has been much improved by these modules.
Bit of a bug found: Magic Trait "Dangerously Curious" is dangerously blank.
I found a bug. The weight of items on inveotory is not counting for encumbrance, even if you mark the option.
On the other hand, thanks for this awesome work. I did my own ruleset but this is much better.
I am running on windows 7 64 bit. Does anyone know where to put the ruleset files? I went to C:\Users\Negativo\AppData\Roaming\Fantasy Grounds II and put the .ext file in the extensions folder but I don't have a rulesets folder for the d20 jpg files. Sorry, I'm a total newb with FGII.
Any help is greatly appreciated.
Pathfinder support is built into the 3.5E ruleset since Fantasy Grounds V2.8. There is a Games System option of PFRPG or 3.5E in the Options window (once the 3.5E campaign is loaded). The PFRPG rules and spells (from FG 2.8.1) are included in the library.
But, if you really want to run this extension, download the d20_JPG ruleset (bottom right in the downloads link at the top of this page) and install this in your rulesets folder.
Thanks alot Trenloe, I guess I just need to update to 2.8x then.
Question are the modules still available for the new release? Bestiaries / Spells etc etc?
They should download when you update.