Interest in Character creation software? *New Version 5/2*

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Fri Apr 09, 2010 12:24 am

Update:

I got the powers to display properly. I also realized that I was computing the cost wrong so I corrected the cost functions.

Dragonfly · Post by **Dragonfly** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:18 am

Alric wrote:Update:

I got the powers to display properly. I also realized that I was computing the cost wrong so I corrected the cost functions.

Cool! I finally got my Metacreator updated and working. Can't wait to see your template in action.

Best!

Dragonfly

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 11:11 am

I was up late, late, late last night working on getting the text filter working correctly for the powers. Around 3am I got it figured out. Advantages and Disadvantages are the only major thing left to do.

Then it's lots of tweaking and fixing...

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 5:03 pm

It's almost in a functional state! I just got the advantages and disadvantages done. I just need to add weaknesses and it will be ready for testing.

Here is Bashman's "American Wonder" printed through the text filter:

American Wonder
Allan Armstrong became American Wonder - the all-around American hero in 1940 when he invented the experimental super serum and fight the Axis, and tested it on himself.

Brawn: 3 Agility: 3 Mind: 3

Powers
Danger Sense
Star Bolts: Special Attack 3 (+×3 dmg/+×0 to hit/Mid range)
Super Jump (90 sq)

Mental Malfunction
Self-Sacrifice: American Wonder always puts the team before himself, even if it could cost his life.

Advantages
Celebrity, Leadership, Never Surrender,

Disadvantages
Arch-Enemy(Uberman), Duty(US Government), Public ID

Skills
Athletics/Acrobatics, Drive/New Spciality, Military/Command, Pilot/Evasion, Science/Chemistry, Technology/Invent

Dragonfly · Post by **Dragonfly** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 6:34 pm

Very cool, Alric!

Best,

Dragonfly

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Sat Apr 10, 2010 7:20 pm

Almost there! I got the weaknesses done and finished the print filter. I realized that I forgot the area enhancements so I just need to add those and it will be ready for testing.

Here is the latest output for American Wonder. If people want one I can make a filter that will output with the BB codes already added.

American Wonder
Allan Armstrong became American Wonder - the all-around American hero in 1940 when he invented an experimental super serum to fight the Axis, and tested it on himself. All attempts to reproduce the serum have failed. American Wonder has fought bravely as the head of the Four Freedoms -- America's premier super team of the golden age.

Brawn: 3 Agility: 3 Mind: 3

Powers
Danger Sense
Star Bolts: Special Attack 3 (+×3 dmg/+×0 to hit/Mid range)
Super Jump (90 sq)

Weakness
Negating(High radiation)

Mental Malfunction
Self-Sacrifice: American Wonder always puts the team before himself, even if it could cost his life.

Advantages
Celebrity, Leadership, Never Surrender,

Disadvantages
Arch-Enemy(Uberman), Duty(US Government), Public ID

Skills
Athletics/Acrobatics, Drive/Motorcycle, Military/Command, Pilot/Evasion, Science/Chemistry, Technology/Invent

(18 Stats +9 Powers-2 Weakness = 25 pts)

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 4:42 pm

The template is ready for download. See this post.

therealtony · Post by **therealtony** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:01 pm

I need version 276..I have 274

Post by **BASHMAN** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:21 pm

I *just bought* Metacreator just for this expressed purpose- and the version I bought says it is 273! Why didn't they say what version it was on rpgnow, and what's more why are they still selling the outdated version????!??!?!?!?

How do I get A. My money Back or B. The most recent program?

Post by **BASHMAN** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:25 pm

Nevermind- I see you can get it updated free at http://www.alteregosoftware.com/update/index.html

Post by **BASHMAN** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:27 pm

Crap- that update was only to version 274! /tearing hair out.

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:32 pm

Don't panic. When you run the little update program make sure you check the "beta" check box and you will get the latest version.

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:39 pm

This is the box I'm talking about.

The version number your looking for is 5.0.5[/url]

Post by **BASHMAN** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:40 pm

Okay, it is working- but how do I add powers and skills?

Alric · Post by **Alric** » Sun Apr 11, 2010 5:45 pm

After you start a new character go to the "Data" menu. Here you will see all the various windows that you can open.

Open the Powers and skills windows here.

Then right click in the window and select "select item" this will open the list of powers (or skills, or whatever).

Basic Action Super Heroes!

Interest in Character creation software? New Version 5/2