Hero 5th Edition Template for Metacreator

[schir1964]

The Template can be downloaded from the Free Stuff within the Other Software section.

http://www.herogames.com/FreeStuff/Other%20Software/index.htm

Any questions/bugs/comments just email me directly.

Several things for clarification.

1) There are no conversion scripts for the Template. However, if you run a normal update it will convert "most things". Those things that don't convert can be readded. I know this doesn't help some of you, but the invitation is still open for anyone who has the courage to tackle the task. (8^D)

2) The Template uses a Beta version of Metacreator (Version 2.4.0 or Greater). Bruce was kind enough to make some special changes for me so I could get certain features to work in the Template.

3) Since this Template is "Compliant" with Hero 5th Edition and is not considered the "Official" software for Herogames, I have the freedom to include many "Bells And Whistles", and to leave much of the character creation very flexible. To that end, I've included an Optional Rules window and Customization window. These are usually changed/setup by the GM of the game in order to tailor the creation process closer to his House Rules. Enjoy.

4) The Help file is the same one from the Hero 4th Edition Template. I don't have the tools to create/change MS Help Files. However, I do have some other tools for creating PDFs, so I'll see what I can do to add a Help Document that is specific to the new Template.

5) Want new features or additional plugins, feel free to volunteer files or work, but unless I see a lot a people asking for something, I won't spend another 9 months working on something that only a couple of people want.

I'll add to this list as necessary.

- Christopher Mullins

[schir1964]

Version 01.00.01
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- Added Function: GetAFCost(). Autofire Cost function.
- Corrected Advantages: Autofire. Corrected calculation for Non-Standard Attacks/Exceptions.
- Corrected Limitation: Conditional Power. Reversed values to reflect appropriate limitation.
- Corrected Option: Extra Time for Regeneration. Corrected cost.
- Corrected Option: Non-Targeting Sense for Invisibility. Corrected cost.
- Metacreator 2.4.3 Version adds new flag "Inherit" to options for use with MP advantage Charges.
- Added Function: WGFFamiliarity(). Function to get complete list of Familiarities.
- Modified Options: Transport Familiarities. Restructured options for use with new function and WGF.
- Modified Options: Weapon Familiariities. Restuctured options for use with new function and WGF.
- Writer's Guidelines Filter (Hero5thWGRTF.flt)
Skills Completed (Martial Arts not included at this time)
Perks Completed
Talents Completed
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[schir1964]

UMA Plugin is now available for download.

The plugin includes Martial Arts Maneuvers and Martial Arts Packages for the Hero 5th Edition Template.

- Christopher Mullins

[schir1964]

Version 01.00.02
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- Added Function: GetDFB(). Evaluates value of Feedback limitation for Duplication.
- Added Option: Feedback (Mental Attacks) -1/2.
- Added Option: Feedback (Beneficial Effects) +1.
- Added Customization Feature: Figured Stats. Figured Stats can now be changed in Package Deals.
- Added Sample Package Deals. Made changes to match 5th Edition.
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[schir1964]

Recently, I lost all my email and with it information on things that still need to be fixed with the Template. If anyone has anything they know needs to be fixed, please email me again about those problems. Thanks.

- Christopher Mullins

[Stephen Mann]

It's not a constant problem, but it does happen frequently.

When I'm selecting disads from the list, the math routines behind the box seem to regard the total disad cost as the section cost.

For instance, I've got a couple of disads that add up to 50 pts. If I then try to add a psych lim, it tells me I'm over the limit for the section.

[Dr.Unpossible]

Just wanted to say "Thanks" for all your hard work. I for one really appreciate it.

[Ben Seeman]

The latest version of the 5th Edition template has been uploaded.

[schir1964]

- Corrected CPS Macro. Changed Details display to use @childcost@ instead of bcChildren().
- Corrected ap() Function. Needed to return @childcost@ for Combined Powers Slot.
These changes were required to fix a calculation bug for MP Slots.
- Corrected cc() Function. Fixed calculation for Normal Characteristic Maxima and COM.
- Added Customization: Minimum Cost. Allows GM to set minimum cost of Skills, Powers, etc.
- Modified totalcost() function. Now incorporates Minimum Cost feature for cost calculation.
- Modified Option: Linked. This option will now display the name of the item it is linked to.
- Corrected Talent: Danger Sense. Fixed cost of Sense Option. Changed from +5 to +2 Points.
- Hero5thWGRTF.flt
- Added code so that support Templates can use it also.
- AI Template
- Added WGFCategories() Function.
- Added WGFFamiliarity() Function.
- Added WGFLanguage() Function.
- Automaton Template
- Added WGFCategories() Function.
- Added WGFFamiliarity() Function.
- Added WGFLanguage() Function.
- Changed Figured Stats Display. Shows only Level now.
- Base Template
- Added WGFCategories() Function.
- Added WGFFamiliarity() Function.
- Added WGFLanguage() Function.
- Computer Template
- Added WGFCategories() Function.
- Added WGFFamiliarity() Function.
- Added WGFLanguage() Function.
- Vehicle Template
- Added WGFCategories() Function.
- Added WGFFamiliarity() Function.
- Added WGFLanguage() Function.

[schir1964]

- Corrected Options: Variable Power Pool. These options had typos that caused errors.
- Changed Power: Variable Power Pool. Changed to display the Level controls only.
- Added Customization
- Minimum Cost Toggle/Value. Minimum Cost can now be turned off or changed.
- Package Deals
- Disads Add To Total toggle. Disadvantages count towards total disadvantages.
- Disads Reduce Cost toggle. Diadvantage reduces cost of Package Deal.
- Added Option: Override Minimum Cost. Allows for items to ignore the Minimum Cost setting.

[schir1964]

*** Warning ***
This update has a kludge in it to make Partially Limited Powers and Combined Powers Slot calculate costs correctly for ECs. This requires that each slot item have an option added to it EC Pool to make it work right. The same is true for MP slot items. This kludge will be removed when Bruce Kvam puts out his next MC Beta Release that will have a new function feature that I requested. That beta won't be available for a few weeks yet. So unless you use a lot of PLP or CPS slots, you may want to skip this update for now.
*** Warning ***

- Corrected Option: Fuel Charges. Corrected values.
- Corrected Option: Charges. Made sure Fuel Charges modifier were being added in.
- Corrected Typos: Knowlege -> Knowledge.
- Organized Option: Always On. Copied Limitation to Duration sublist.
- Modified Function: IsFramework(). Now returns 0, 1, or 2 instead of text.
- Modified Function: totalcost(). Implements EC Pool and MP Pool options for calculations.
- Added Option: EC Pool. Holds EC Pool value for item calculations. Required for Compound Powers.
- Added Option: MP Pool. Holds MP Pool value for item calculations. Required for Compound Powers.
- Corrected Disadvantage: Poor. Corrected value from 10 to 5 points.
- Modified Function: ct(). Enforced rounding routine for display.
- Corrected Macro: RaceType. Changed adjustment to set RaceName to String Value for names.
- Corrected Power: Transfer. Level should be per 1d6 for 15 Pts.
- Corrected Function: areafunc(). Needed adjusting to display Increased Area properly.
- Modified Power: Running. Changed so that Running totals are kept separate unless Add To Total.
- Reverted Disadvantages. Changed Category designations and added class designations.

[schir1964]

- Requires Metacreator 3.2.7 Release for new parentiteminfo() functionality.
- Fixed totalcost() function. Now automatically detects framework items and calculates correctly.
- Modified totalcost() function. CPS items now shows normal costs.
- Modified Power: Characteristics. SFX now defaults to name of stat.

[Monolith]

From where can we download 2.0.1? That newest version available in the Free Stuff section is 1.0.5.

[schir1964]

Well, I sent the file to Ben, but he might be so busy with Herosphere that I'm not sure when he'll post it.

Therefore, you can also get it at the following location:

(http://groups.yahoo.com/group/cw/files/Hero%205th%20Edition/)

This is at the Metacreator group list under files.

If you still have problems getting it, just email me.

- Christopher Mullins