Traveller Features wanted

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Originally Posted by esmdev

I have been semi away so hopefully these haven't been bought up.

On the stat overrides, is it possible to add optional companion stats in the event they are turned on?

Adding PSI to the NPC sheet could be helpful. It seems like NPCs are more likely to have PSI than PCs given the proximity to Zhodani space many games take place (plus Fifth Frontier War is somewhere on the distant horizon).

Seems the way NPCs are setup it might be hard to add the optional companions to NPCs but figured I'd throw it in.

We already talked about broad groups, but figured I'd just put that here for completeness.

Plus a player module for the player part of the companion might be useful so we.don't have to share all the NPCs and such with the players.

Those are the things that I thought could be useful related to the companion book while setting up and running a game this week.

As always no stress, will be happy with whatever, just wanted to put my wishlist to electronic paper. ;)

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Hi Emsdev,

Nice to hear from you, glad you're on the road to recovery.

Stat Overrides - on the plan already, I'll push that up the list to the next update. I've done some work to tidy up the desktop with the buttons already, so this can be looked at. Oddly it's a bit of juicy coding to get these working.
NPC's need an overhaul, this is going to be doon, at which point they'll be more like a PC than a 5E NPC, as I'll be splitting equipment and weapon actions out into tabs etc.
A Player Module - good idea, can do that. I saw the Companion as player acceptable, as it's very minimal what's Referee only. Once the companion is 'stable' I'll do this (otherwise I have to edit two projects for one change).

First update for Traveller Companion in the ruleset is to add in some of the automation. That'll be available in Feb.

Cheers,
MBM

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Originally Posted by MadBeardMan

Hi Emsdev,

NPC's need an overhaul, this is going to be doon, at which point they'll be more like a PC than a 5E NPC, as I'll be splitting equipment and weapon actions out into tabs etc.

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One thing that is really cool about the D&D 2E ruleset is that you can make a PC and click a button and save it as an NPC because the records are similar. You can also go the other way too from NPC -> PC. Not sure how hard that would be, but that would be a spectacular feature to have in Traveller. :)

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Originally Posted by esmdev

One thing that is really cool about the D&D 2E ruleset is that you can make a PC and click a button and save it as an NPC because the records are similar. You can also go the other way too from NPC -> PC. Not sure how hard that would be, but that would be a spectacular feature to have in Traveller. :)

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Those fine sir, are already on the list.

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Originally Posted by MadBeardMan

Those fine sir, are already on the list.

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So much awesomesauce!

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Originally Posted by MadBeardMan

Hi Deej,

Oddly I was thinking the same earlier in the week as one of my players is like Jayne from Firefly, has many weapons.

So this is what I'll do, remove any when a weapon is not carried or not equipped.

If carried, the attack/damage rolls will not function, same with the + for extra ammo loaded, as you can't change a clip on a weapon you're not holding....

As an aside, could also force only 1 weapon to be equpped?

Thoughts on that?

Cheers,
MBM

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Dual wielding is possible. One weapon per appendage??

Not a feature, more like a request.

Systems - For my players to see the system cards, I have to share the open up all of the sourcebook. I like to drag and drop the shared pin of the systems on the sector map and put in a "Ships Log" in the Notes Tab so the players have access to what is on what the ship's computer has about that system.

Currently, I am having to make a duplicate copy of each system and put those on the map. Things get very confusing having duplicates of each system. I can work around it, but it would be nice if I did not have to.

You shouldn't have to duplicate the System. My players have access to a huge sector map and I drag/drop all the system on there and share those as they get to that system. So whenever they wanna go back and check up on the system they can easily do that through the systems map.
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Originally Posted by TrentLane

You shouldn't have to duplicate the System. My players have access to a huge sector map and I drag/drop all the system on there and share those as they get to that system. So whenever they wanna go back and check up on the system they can easily do that through the systems map.
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Thank you for responding Trent. However, In order for the players to see the systems, I have to fully share the POD Book 2 with my players (which I do not want to do) otherwise the players get a module uploaded error with that book.

Hence, unless there is another work around, I still have to make duplicates of each system so that they can be shared without giving the players the full on POD 2 book.

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Originally Posted by Trousil

Thank you for responding Trent. However, In order for the players to see the systems, I have to fully share the POD Book 2 with my players (which I do not want to do) otherwise the players get a module uploaded error with that book.

Hence, unless there is another work around, I still have to make duplicates of each system so that they can be shared without giving the players the full on POD 2 book.

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In that case, your way is the only one afaik. But why not share Book 2 if I might ask? It's the book that is meant to be for the players as far as I understand it. Especially since there are some important rules and background info in there the players might need.

Hi MBM,

I have been away for a bit using Foundry, but I have found a useful thing there, that you may want to add here.
An equipment BOM
ie You have a item (weapon, equipment, armour, cyber implant)
Each of these items has a base statline as shown in the basic equipment.
BUT they point to a BOM (Bill of Material for those who are not experienced in accounting or shipping)
A BOM is the base item with a list of modifiers. Some can be standard, others can be player designed.
On the character sheet, only the final stats are listed but has a link to a form that lists all the mods

Example BOM would be things like
Combat Arm TL 11
Invistech TL 12
Natural Looking TL 14
Stunner TL 12
So all of this would show up as a single item in the inventory on the character sheet with a link back to the BOM with all the stat changes/weapon/action changes in place.
The rules support this, but I have yet to find a simple way of doing this in Fantasy Grounds

It would be nice if there was a ships locker section of the PC Spacecraft record so that the parcel items section of the Party Sheet can be used for giving parcels to players without having to worry about what is on the ship vs what they find down on the planet for example

I think it would be really nice to have some sort of ships locker that everyone can access. I've been told that's extremely difficult to do programming wise (not a programmer so I don't know). I just assign ownership on the party sheet as "Ship's Locker". The sheet does get a bit long at times but reminds you not to sell stuff. The problem with putting it on the character sheet is the owner of the character is the only only one that has access to it. Same with a dummy PC. Referee to have to clear ownership every time somebody different wants access it. So until somebody else comes up with a better way I'll just keep using the party sheet.

Not sure if these are in the woirks or what not, but fleet roster sheets and Mercinary sheets would be awesome ;)

Im not sure if it is already in or not so ill post it here, but can we get the option to add the Charisma stat to thje char sheet? I am running a campaign in the Vargr Extents and require CHA and SOC.

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Originally Posted by tommenquar

Im not sure if it is already in or not so ill post it here, but can we get the option to add the Charisma stat to thje char sheet? I am running a campaign in the Vargr Extents and require CHA and SOC.

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Hi. If you select option on the top right of the UI you can activate the various optional characteristics. Once active they will be available on the character sheet for normal use. :)

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Originally Posted by esmdev

Hi. If you select option on the top right you can activate the various optional characteristics. Once active they will be available on the character sheet for normal use. :)

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i do not have the charisma option, with that said i do own aliens of charted space 1 and 2 and book one doesnt populate options for me. Can you confirm charisma (Not Charm) is on that list?

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Originally Posted by tommenquar

i do not have the charisma option, with that said i do own aliens of charted space 1 and 2 and book one doesnt populate options for me. Can you confirm charisma (Not Charm) is on that list?

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Duh, read Cha and thought it was charm. Obviously not a lot of Vargyr running around my game. I can see a problem coming up with two characteristics with the same headers... Mongoose should pay better attention to their previously released products.

To be honest, I think charisma would work fine in place of charm.

yea but with me luck ill end up having to use both -_-

my playersd are like that...

Suggest new icons images for the CT, PS, CAL, COL, MD, FX, OPT, SCT and TC button.
All dose acronyms are not intuitive to new players and even GM sometimes ;)
And a new sci.fi icon for the dice tower. Maybe something like a black hole or wormhole.

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Originally Posted by Boldtaar

Suggest new icons images for the CT, PS, CAL, COL, MD, FX, OPT, SCT and TC button.
All dose acronyms are not intuitive to new players and even GM sometimes ;)
And a new sci.fi dice tower icon. Mabe portraying a black hole or wormhole.

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Hi Boldtaar,

First, I've seen your thoughts on the Players Sheet and I'll be completing updates on that this week.

However these ideas. The next update for CoreRPG replaces all the sidebar buttons with icons. I just happen to be visiting Mongoose this week and I'll ask them to design some icons to fit the entire sidebar.
As for a new Dice Tower. That's something I'll also ask about, as I want them to build a new theme for the 2022 update.

Cheers,
MBM

Was thinking on improvement on handling Dodging and Parrying in FG.
Now I have to look up and add a negative DM to the attacker roll when a player choose to use Dodging or Parrying and remember to add a DM-1 for every Reaction to the players next action.

Some ideas on it might be improved:
Added Dodging and Parrying as a Modifier effect that can be drag/drop in combat tracker and put some automation into the combat tracker.
Maybe add Misc actions for Dodging or Parrying to the character cheat Action tab for player quick access. Or have a Reaction toggle button to cycle through recreation options.

Was looking for some information about creating Effects for Traveller (Modifier and Abilities) similar to the information for DnD
https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassia...ence+-+Effects
But there isn't any information available for Traveller in the wiki

Was trying to set up Effects for Altitude sickness with a DM-2/-4-/6 depending on severity.
Also think I like Prone and Cover as a Effects to drop on Characters/NPC instead of applying a modifier on the dice roll

Is that for High and Dry? Maybe an effect should be added to the official ruleset to handle that for the module and other similar circumstances, as it is technically an official rule.

Hi Both,

I'm looking into Conditions/Effects as I type this, as I've added effect checks for Wound Effects (Traveller Companion). So I'll go through the 2022 rulebook and see what else I can add in for you.

Cheers,
MBM

I would like to see a shop function where the GM can populate different shops dependent on location with various equipment. Maybe even an exchange shop if different currencies are used.

I would like the possibility of having a "shop" in Core RPG, a shop that allows the purchase and sale of items and more that prevents players from buying items without money and that the purchase and sale of the "seller" add or take money from him, allowing accumulating wealth and preventing from buying something the player wants to sell if they don't have money.

Hi, it was suggested that I add my 'issue' on this thread, hopefully it's the right place.

I've bought JTAS 1 and 2 and was wondering if the scenarios in them could be setup as playable modules. I know I could do it myself but I'm already trying to balance work, family life, playing and writing several scenarios myself so I just don't have the time. And part of the reason for buying them was to have a few ready to play scenarios, The Ship in the Lake, Last Flight of the Themis etc, but of course I can't.

Other accessories on FG have this option so not sure why this isn't a 'thing' for the JTAS series?

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Originally Posted by Oladahn

Hi, it was suggested that I add my 'issue' on this thread, hopefully it's the right place.

I've bought JTAS 1 and 2 and was wondering if the scenarios in them could be setup as playable modules. I know I could do it myself but I'm already trying to balance work, family life, playing and writing several scenarios myself so I just don't have the time. And part of the reason for buying them was to have a few ready to play scenarios, The Ship in the Lake, Last Flight of the Themis etc, but of course I can't.

Other accessories on FG have this option so not sure why this isn't a 'thing' for the JTAS series?

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Hi Oladahn,

There is no reason other then I see them as articles more than full blown adventures. I could convert them and I will add that to the list.

Thanks,
MBM

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Originally Posted by MadBeardMan

Hi Oladahn,

There is no reason other then I see them as articles more than full blown adventures. I could convert them and I will add that to the list.

Thanks,
MBM

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Thanks for that, the work you do is much appreciated.

Is there any way an ordinary Joe like me could help with this sort of stuff?

Even something mundane and tedious as copy and pasting then reformatting text and images for instance?

I'd love a "GM Section" in the Notes tab of Systems. Would make it a lot easier to have links to missions and other GM-only stuff in the system info, and still be able to share the system with players.

Honestly it’d be great if there was a GM notes section for just about everything

Hello. I would like to have effects or modifiers created to apply bonuses to armor protection from full cover. Maybe have several types to cover common examples, e.g. Vegetation +2, Tree Trunk +6, Cargo Pallets +8, Civilian Vehicle +10, etc.

I see some rulesets have the option to set up defeated markers for NPC.
Where NPC icon is replaced by a blood splatter or smoking wreak when killed.
Wold be really cool if we could have that.

I know, thats how they are made in the printet books, but the deck plans leaves a lot to be desired when used in FGU. hopeless to use LOS functionability and the resolution could have been better. So my request would be old style deckplans top down and not this skewed perspective thing we got now.

Just wait for the 2022 core rulebook update that in the works or download the Community Expansions from the forum i put a link in there to a extension with Mongoose old 2D Deck Plan

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Originally Posted by Starwolf

I know, thats how they are made in the printet books, but the deck plans leaves a lot to be desired when used in FGU. hopeless to use LOS functionability and the resolution could have been better. So my request would be old style deckplans top down and not this skewed perspective thing we got now.

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There are a few ships that have been converted, LoS added, and made freely available on the forge. Links are listed here.

Please make it so that we can have a good sized portrait on the character sheet :)

On the character sheet personnel tab make more room for Background and less space for Notes
(Visible rows for reading)

My players have been really enjoying being able use the locations column in the PC sheet's equipment tab to keep track of where their equipment. The problem is that there is no way to expand the size of that column, so if the location is any more than a word long then they are out of luck knowing precisely what that location is. it would be very useful to be able to expand and reduce the size of the Name column as well as the Location column, rather than the Name column only expanding and contracting with resizing of the PC Sheet window. Im attaching a marked up jpeg I hope will help show what I'm referring to.

I understand if this just isn't something that is possible because of way FGU is set up, but if it is something that could be changed, it would really help.

Also, being able to select and edit (cut, copy and delete) within the PC sheet, especially the Equipment tab would be a very useful addition. Having to hold down backspace to edit a location or name really slows down item management and frustrates many of my players.

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Originally Posted by Mallorylover23

My players have been really enjoying being able use the locations column in the PC sheet's equipment tab to keep track of where their equipment. The problem is that there is no way to expand the size of that column, so if the location is any more than a word long then they are out of luck knowing precisely what that location is. it would be very useful to be able to expand and reduce the size of the Name column as well as the Location column, rather than the Name column only expanding and contracting with resizing of the PC Sheet window. Im attaching a marked up jpeg I hope will help show what I'm referring to.

I understand if this just isn't something that is possible because of way FGU is set up, but if it is something that could be changed, it would really help.

Also, being able to select and edit (cut, copy and delete) within the PC sheet, especially the Equipment tab would be a very useful addition. Having to hold down backspace to edit a location or name really slows down item management and frustrates many of my players.

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Hi,

Actually this is something I'd like, the main issue is that the Equipment List is based on CoreRPG, but I've been working heavily on the RQ ruleset and so I'll try some ideas out and see what I can do.

So thanks for this, I'll find something. I think what I'll look at doing is if you expand the window, both name and location field 'share' the expansion. Thinking 'aloud' I think I can do this. What I'm learning with RQ is that I can make some cool updates to this ruleset soon in other areas.

Cheers,
MBM