5E - Requested Rolls

[dbachen]

Coming in a little late on the feedback with the new interface. I understand why you hooked into the manual roll interface, but I definitely agree with the other posters that it makes it more complicated for the players.
Previously, they had a simple button to click which was to roll the dice and was very clearly from the extension saying it was a roll request. Now, they are provided with a popup that simply reads manual dice entry, and they have to know that they are supposed to click the dice icon. If they click the green checkbox (which from a UI perspective is the most logical), then they get a 0 on the roll, because that's what in the manual roll. This is where the confusion is. I really like the simplicity of the single button roll choice with their portrait..

Would you consider an option that can be enabled/disabled by the GM for the method that they want to use? If a table already uses manual rolls, they understand the interface. For others, it's confusing and can easily be done incorrectly.

You have an option in there about "PC: Prompt Owner to roll saves". That doesn't seem to be effective any more because of the manual roll interface. Even if it's turned off, the owner is still prompted to roll.


As a GM, I'm also noticing that the "pending" is not working.. Previously, I would see a red square around all of the pending rolls characters hadn't completed.. Now, I have no idea when I've clicked on a request if they got it or not.

[mordkhaan]

Am still unclear as to whether ADV modifier should or should not work with the new interface?

[mccartysr]

Am still unclear as to whether ADV modifier should or should not work with the new interface?

Assuming you are talking about the button on the GM's desktop or an effect on the character before the roll is sent. Yes. Otherwise, probably not.

[mordkhaan]

Was meaning so players can add ADV themselves for Inspiration eg when they get the popup
Can GM still force ADV somehow? like when someone provides HELP action

[mccartysr]

Would you consider an option that can be enabled/disabled by the GM for the method that they want to use? If a table already uses manual rolls, they understand the interface. For others, it's confusing and can easily be done incorrectly.

I do not have plans for that at this time. Once you know how to use the window, it is pretty simple. I am aware not everyone likes the slight increase in complexity, but this is where I wound up during the rewrite.

You have an option in there about "PC: Prompt Owner to roll saves". That doesn't seem to be effective any more because of the manual roll interface. Even if it's turned off, the owner is still prompted to roll.

The owner of the character sets that in their Settings. This only applies to rolls from saving throws forced upon them by the game for concentration, death, and versus saves from other characters. Not the GM. This feature is working as intended.

As a GM, I'm also noticing that the "pending" is not working.. Previously, I would see a red square around all of the pending rolls characters hadn't completed.. Now, I have no idea when I've clicked on a request if they got it or not.

It's not so much not working, as it's not there. I have this on my issue tracker to get coded back in if I can manage it. Or at least a confirmation that your button click did something.

[mccartysr]

Was meaning so players can add ADV themselves for Inspiration eg when they get the popup
Can GM still force ADV somehow? like when someone provides HELP action

No to the first question, and I don't know if that is something I can do.
If the character has an effect on them that grants advantage or the GM selects it on their desktop, the roll will be created with advantage on it automatically.

[mordkhaan]

So would the ADV Effect have to be on before the GM sends the request?
Or could we setup an INSPADV effect to use before clicking roll

[mccartysr]

So would the ADV Effect have to be on before the GM sends the request?
Or could we setup an INSPADV effect to use before clicking roll

Before the GM sends a request. I don't currently have a way to look for effects or modifiers after the roll is displayed.

[mordkhaan]

Ah well, thats annoying...
Is what it is!

[Farnaby]

OK, I know why that is not happening correctly. I have to adjust the code that looks for subskills.
Not sure what you mean by "add a manual dice entry". That window looks like what I would expect with the roll populated.

Sorry, I was away but here is the manual dice entry.
I click on the Other tab and then on the top left Rolls button.

RollRequest Manual Dice Entry Window.png