With the latest FGU Update we sadly got a new bug..
'NPC Numbering: Random' is not working any moire, but giving error message:
[8/24/2020 12:36:26 AM] [<color="red">ERROR</color>] Script execution error: [string "scripts/manager_combat2.lua"]:137: attempt to call global 'randomName' (a nil value)
Error occurs only in DCC, independent of Module tested.
Thanks for the bug report, WG. I will check it out...Quote:
Originally Posted by Wizards Ghost
I submitted the following bug fixes today:
[Fixed] Level not updating in the character list.
[Fixed] Script error when adding NPCs to combat tracker and 'Add: NPC numbering' option set to 'Random'.
Thank you again for posting these...
I am having a great deal of trouble making a custom class. Often, the skill advancement either seems to be at an invisible -3 penalty, or not advancing at all. It does seem to work to an extent if I use a re-written drag and drop copy of an existing class, that is until I attempt to add the magic feature to the class, then it totally breaks the sheet.
What should I look for when reporting a bug, and also, is there a proper way to build an existing class? an order I may not be following?
Hi pjm, thank you for posting this issue. Could be a bug, I will certainly look into it.Quote:
Originally Posted by pauljmendoza
I tested with a custom class that I built from scratch, so starting from an existing class isn't essential. If I determine that this is not a bug, then I will post a tutorial in a separate thread for creating a custom class. Sometimes, there are some basic formatting issues that may not be obvious. Also, some options are only visible when the record is unlocked, so make sure you haven't overlooked anything there. This is where a tutorial would be helpful...
I can tell you from my personal testing experiences, if a skill shows a -3 penalty on the character sheet immediately after adding a class, it might indicate that there was an issue with recognizing the ability modifier from the skill record.
I created a custom class and didn't have any problems. Maybe a screenshot or two would help identify the issue? I will work on a tutorial in the meantime.
Leo, I noticed today that when I use a Custom Spell I can extraneous output to the chat box (see image below). This didn't happen previously when I first created the Custom spells. I created a new Custom spell and the same error duplicated. Also when I create a custom spell it does not automatically produce a Cast button when dragged to a character sheet. The Effects buttons are created but the Cast button is absent and I have to create one after it is on the character sheet. It does this in both Classic and Unity. Pic shows the display and the body of the spell results table. Attachment 38811
Looks like I left a Debug function running, T - I will fix that. I did not set up the auto cast action for custom spells for a specific reason, which I can't seem to remember now. I can set it up easily enough.
I added the two fixes from post #328 to the next update.
I also created a tutorial for custom classes here. If anyone is having trouble getting this to work, read through the tutorial to make sure you are doing everything correctly, and post any issues there.
I am going to work on displaying the NPC spells/powers list in the combat tracker for my next update. The screenshot below shows a very early attempt at this. No guarantee I will get it working, but I think I have a good start.
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I also plan to update the desktop decals using the background art for Twitch gamers that Goodman Games posted on their website:
https://goodman-games.com/blog/2020/...twitch-gamers/
Some of those could be a formatting nightmare, but I will do my best.
For those who didn't see my post in 'The Commons', Goodman Games is hosting another online convention. Here is a link to the details...
https://goodman-games.com/blog/categ...f-cyclops-con/
Leo, I noticed that the group "ability check" roll on the Party Sheet is set for 'roll under the DC' for success. So for example, if I set the DC to climb a wall at 10; a roll of 11 is a failure. The rules are written as roll over equals success except for Luck. Is this intentional or a bug in FG. Having both options available would be nice as I know both styles are popular amongst different Judges.
Interesting - I will look at the ability check script. The only recent addition I have made is checking whether shift is pressed for a luck check, in which case a success is defined by rolling UNDER the DC and no ability modifiers are included. I would have expected that rolling from the party sheet would still function as a standard ability check. I can add this to the other things I am working on. That's a good suggestion to allow luck checks from the party sheet. I don't often use those functions because I want players to fail the roll themselves :)Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
I find Party Sheet checks and saves most useful when I'm running a funnel with 20+ characters.
Hello Leo, I have recently run into a problem with DCC in FG. I added my PC's to the combat tracker. Then using the module 'The People of the Pit', I attempted to add the encounter to the combat tracker (using the key for it)...and it came up with a bunch of errors. Maybe I have done something wrong, but it will only add one of the creatures to the encounter? I have tried this with a couple of the encounters and it only adds one. Any help really appreciated. cheers, ryan Attachment 38918
DMrabs, I saw this explanation posted on the DCC Rocks Facebook group. I think it is the solution for the problem you are experiencing. If you set the "Add: NPC Numbering" setting to "Random", this is what causes the crash. I switched this on last week so that explains everything. Setting it back to "Off" stops the issue happening.
Tabarkus!!! That was AWESOME!! thank you so much. i did exactly what you said and i could populate everything. PERFECT! I can't thank you enough. Cheers, ryan
Yes, thank you (again) Tabarkus, and thank you DMrabs for the bug report. I just uploaded a fix for this bug (see post #323), so as soon as the update goes live (Sept 1?), random NPC numbering will work again.
I also fixed the issue with rolling ability checks from the party sheet. You will be able to roll either type of Luck check, holding SHIFT for the 'roll under' variation. The list of NPC spells in the combat tracker is looking good, and everything seems to be working, so you can expect those updates soon.
Cool, glad I could help. It was actually Caledoniaman who figured it out. Leo, is there a way to add damage immunity to mundane weapons to a creature while making it vulnerable to magic or silver weapons? Such as in the 5e ruleset. I know DCC does not have damage types which probably makes this difficult or impossible. I've tried the !magic, !silver effects but they don't work. I don't know the Core syntax well enough. My current work around is to make an effect for the creature that gives Damage Resistance set high, ex. DR: 20; and then make an effect to add to a PC for DMG: 20 so that the normal weapon damage overrides the DR. It's cumbersome but doable.
Another request: can we get a Crit and Fumble button for NPCs/Creatures; and tie it to the auto crit roll option?
I have included damage types in the ruleset code even thought the DCC core rules do not officially recognize these. The list of valid damage types includes "magic" and "silver" so it should work. For example, the effect 'VULN:silver' should apply double damage from silver weapons, and 'IMMUNE:!magic' should apply immunity to all non-magical weapons. I am reviewing the damage script to make sure I haven't left anything out.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
Currently NPCs should auto-roll crits based on the crit die/table info in the NPC record. Describe how you would use these buttons in-game so I can understand better.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
Ah, I had the auto-crit roll turned off that's why I missed that feature! We all good man, you're way ahead of me!
Ah good, then I can focus on some desktop decals. I will post some screenshots because the images are really big. Might need some feedback...Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
Here's an example of one of the new decals - I believe this is from the DM screen. The originals are very large images, and decals are not (900 x 600 px). The image in the screenshot is in the middle of the range for size. I have about 10 that I want to add, and I might tweak (or replace) some of the existing decals.
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This is the new lineup of decals I am working on. The backgrounds are all transparent so ignore the black background on some of the images. Should have another update with these before the end of the month...
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Leo, while playing tonight we found that the "Color Spray" spell entries for Manifestation, Corruption, and Misfire are mixed up. See attached pic:Attachment 39022
The Manifestation entry should be corruption; the Corruption entry should be misfire; and the Misfire entry should be manifestation.
The decals look cool, I use those for the "green screen" backdrop when I'm doing a video chat.
Weird... Thanks for picking that up. I will fix it!
I submitted updates for v1.1.5 which will be available on Tuesday in the Test channel for 1 week before going Live:
[Added] 'Spells' section to NPC combat tracker entry.
[Fixed] Reversed success threshold for Ability checks (roll higher) and Luck checks (roll lower).
[Added] New images for desktop decals extension.
[Fixed] Color Spray manifestation, corruption, and misfire fields transposed in spell record.
Incidentally, Color Spray (p. 153) does not follow the same format as the other spells in the rule book (Corruption-Misfire-Manifestation instead of Manifestation-Corruption-Misfire) - hence the confusion.
I am running 2 games at the virtual convention "Bride-of-Cyclops Con" next month. Registration opens September 20, and the convention runs from October 16-18 if anyone is interested!
I am not planning any feature updates for the ruleset before then (other than bug fixes) to avoid any issues during the con.
Leo, is it possible to have specific Combat Tracker Effects for SAVE and CHECK so you can add/subtract modifiers to individual stats, for example SAVE: Will 2 or SAVEWILL: 2 or CHECKAGI: 2 something like that? Right now the + Ability Effect works for raising or lowering the actual Ability Score not the Modifier itself. CHECK works but raises all modifiers at the same time.
Also, making the Cast Button on the Actions Tab (when in Actions Display) display only a Spellcheck or a Save cast depending on which one has data entered into it? If both, then both display.
Hi Tabarkus... Yes, this is possible, and you were on the right track. The format should be 'SAVE: 2 willpower' or 'CHECK: 2 agility'. You can also specify bonuses for melee or ranged attacks - for example, 'ATK: 2 melee' or 'ATK: -2 ranged'.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
That's a good idea, I can definitely do that.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
I am also going to add the crit and fumble roll buttons to the NPC sheet, and allow GMs to specify the fumble die in the Armor Class field. You will be able to either enter the AC as '12 (leather)' to describe the type of armor worn, or simply enter '12 (fumble d8)' to specify the die more directly. Your previous comment got me thinking about how crit and fumble rolls for NPCs are only really triggered by the attack roll, and it would be good to have some manual control over that.
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Just want to say I got Fantasy Grounds Unity specifically to run DCC on it. and after getting the Ruleset I'm pretty excited to get it going. Thanks!
Another minor display issue, not sure if it's a bug. When casting wizard spells, the spell table results are not displayed in the chat box when it is a failure. It just reads [LOST, FAILURE, AND WORSE!] or [FAILURE] as opposed to the table results such as [Lost, failure, and worse! Roll 1d6 modified by Luck: (0 or less) corruption + patron taint + misfire; (1-2) corruption; (3) patron taint (or corruption if no patron); (4+) misfire.]; [Lost. Failure.], or [Failure, but spell is not lost.]. It would be nice if the failure results also printed to chat, especially as a reminder to new Judges that a spell is lost or not. I keep forgetting this result for wizards in my games.
That was actually used in D&D2E. In the PHB pg90, Table 52, there is a small chart "Weapon Type vs. Armor Modifiers". Its actually quite neat allowing certain small +/- modifiers when certain weapons (Piercing, Slashing, Bludgeon) are used against certain armors. We still use it to this day. Its fun. Opens up a lot of doors for unique weapons and armors.Quote:
Originally Posted by leozelig
That’s a good suggestion, Tabarkus. I have it set up for successful spell checks only, but I hadn’t considered the finer details of a failure. I can include that in my next update.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
I think you’ll like it, Ogrebeef! Let me know if you need any guidance. Once you get the basics down, it’s not too bad, but we can help if you need it...Quote:
Originally Posted by Ogrebeef
Ah yes, that’s a classic table. I think 1E had that too. We mostly ignored it, but I am familiar with that gem :)Quote:
Originally Posted by RocksFall
Hey leozelig, I've come up with a couple of other ideas I'd love to see.
1) I am currently using the Note field of the Spell window of each spell on the Actions Tab (see image) to record the Manifestation and Mercurial Magic results so the player can easily remember them. I love the automation of Fantasy Grounds and though it would be great to have Manifestation and Mercurial Magic results have their own fields that could be toggled to print to the chat display when a spell is cast. Perhaps in a different font to allow for better differentiation between the three elements of spellcasting: Manifestation/Mercurial Magic/Spell Results. I like the dynamics that manifestation and mercurial magic add to the DCC game and this would bring them out more prominently in game play.
2) Creating cascading table results for when a spellcheck is a natural 1 so any results for Corruption and/or Misfires would be automatically rolled and displayed to the chatbox would be awesome as well. Just like Critical Hit rolls currently work. This one sounds like a lot of work creating the tables but I think it'd be cool. I love the automation of Fantasy Grounds which is why I use it because it really speeds up combat.
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Those are good suggestions and yes, a hefty investment of time... but possible. I have considered changing the Notes field to Mercurial Magic, which is really the intended purpose of that. After you drag the spell to your char sheet, you can change the manifestation field to only show the specific one for you. That would simplify the coding for a chat message for those two fields. We would probably want an optional setting for showing these or not.Quote:
Originally Posted by Tabarkus
I have wanted to include misfire tables for spells in some form, possibly making rollable tables, although that would vastly increase the number of tables. I like your idea of entering these in a data file much better.
I have a couple products I’m working on, but I will see what I can do. Thanks as always for helping to improve the ruleset!
I finally fixed the minisheet script error. It fell off my radar for awhile, but all good now...