New Roll20 Character Sheet - Hero System 6e Heroic

[Villain In Glasses]

Hello everyone, here's the mid-July update.

 

I've worked my way through the Kazei 5 characters and NPCs and fixed the problems I've encountered. I am now pretty satisfied with the current state of the importer. I've also made a few small changes to the sheet over the last few weeks such as adding the options to identify a power as "unified" or "compound." Kazei 5 has a lot of characters with compound powers and this caused me a bit of trouble. Unified or compound powers that are part of a multipower may not work perfectly, but I think these are unusual cases.

 

These are my next steps:

1. I want to re-check all of the characters in the test group just to make sure a fix on a later one didn't break an early one.
2. I need to write instructions.
3. I will create a repository and submit the script for approval by the Roll20 team.
4. Assuming there are no problems, I will post news of the release. 🙂

[Villain In Glasses]

HeroSystem6eHeroic_HDImporter v1.0 released!

 

The importer API script was approved and is now available in the Roll20 API GitHub site. Hopefully it will appear in the Mod Library soon although these things can take some time. Please note that to use the API script you will need a Roll20 Pro-level subscription.

 

Please see the HeroSystem6eHeroic_HDImporter GitHub site for documentation, API script, Hero Designer export file, and sample character files. I posted a companion message with the hde file in the Hero Designer export formats forum as well.

 

If you encounter bugs, you may post a reply here or contact me via Roll20.

 

I would also like to thank the authors of BeyondImporter, which this script is based on.

 

Cheers,

 

Villain In Glasses

[Jkeown]

I fixed the problem by disabling anther script that was incompatible with yours. That said, I'm having issues with the importer pasting the JSON output does not update the character sheet. Not sure what I'm doing wrong. Just started this venture yesterday. 

[Villain In Glasses]

Hi Jkeown,

 

Would you let me know which script was causing compatibility problems? If it is something that is likely to be used in parallel to mine, I might be able to sort out the problem.

 

The importer should make a new character sheet or overwrite one with the same name if that option is selected. If there is a particular character that is causing problems it would be great for me to try it out myself.

 

Thanks for posting, by the way. Feedback is always welcome.

 

Cheers,

 

ViG

[Villain In Glasses]

The importer is now available in the 1-click install menu. A little quality of life update.

[Villain In Glasses]

Hi everyone,

 

I've made an update to the sheet, which is now live on Roll20:

1. The Power Tab now has seven more slots for powers (17 total). To make room I added an expand/collapse functionality so that only one power per column is fully visible.
2. The Power Tab has a health status widget similar to the Characteristics and Gear Tabs, which will give players immediate feedback when they use a power's END or REC or heal themselves and so on. I sacrificed space for an 18th power to add this, but I think it is worth it for playability.
3. I fixed an issue where the text in roll templates was hard to see when using Chrome and dark mode.
4. Finally, I made a small update to the readme to reflect the changes.

The next planned effort will be to the HeroDesigner importer so that it will recognize the extra power slots.

 

Cheers,

 

ViG

 

[Villain In Glasses]

I updated the Hero Designer importer (HeroSystem6eHeroic_HDImporter 1.1) so that it will recognize all 17 power slots. The API Github repository is updated less predictably than the sheet repository. I'll post a note when it is live. 

Edited May 6, 2023 by Villain In Glasses

[Villain In Glasses]

The import script was approved and is now available in the one-click menu. 🙂

[Villain In Glasses]

A small update (2.2) this month:

The sheet uses the Hero System Compendium as the default compendium.

 

More importantly, I added Heath H. as a co-author, who made a lot of updates last May (to 2.1). These include:

1) significant behind the scenes code optimizations.

2) an option to show 'Hit DCV' in roll results

3) better shield blocks

4) an option to send rolls to the GM as whispers

5) There are also now eight martial maneuvers instead of six.

 

Apologies for not posting the news then. Real life has been in the way.

 

Lately I've been looking into getting Hero Roller fully compatible with the Heroic sheet. It mostly works, but there are problems with the CVs. The author, Timmaugh, is looking into a way to implement a configuration tool for Hero Roller. There isn't a default way for a mod to identify which sheet it is being used on. Maybe this will be offered in the future. For now we'll either have to have the GM select it or use a custom hidden variable that the mod would call.

[Villain In Glasses]

Hi all, Version 2.3 of Hero System 6e Heroic is live. This update features improved maneuvers, color accessibility improvements, and bug fixes. The next update will be to the README, which I decided to do separately. A small update to HD Importer will follow that.

New or expanded features:
Expanded functionality of martial maneuvers: Roll Buttons for normal and killing attacks and blocks, END costs with buttons for non-martial or advanced maneuvers, and STUNx. Can be used for martial arts or custom maneuvers for weapons.
Removed the "Basic Attack" maneuver and added a ninth martial maneuver with the name "Strike." 
"Damage by STR" is a keyword phrase for maneuver effects. Any maneuver effect that includes this keyword will use and update normal damage and END values according to STR.
Maneuver rolls display updated DCV.
Added OCV range penalties can be chosen by radio buttons in the existing range penalty table.
Changed perception roll boxes to display success chances for each type (general, vision/sight, hearing, and smell).
Added the hidden variable "sheet_name," which might by used in the future for mod compatibility (e.g., Hero Roller).

 

Accessibility:
Changed the color palette of buttons and matching roll messages to the Okaba and Ito palette for better color vision accessibility.
Sheet styling changed to be a majority of tints and shades of the Okabe and Ito palette.

 

Fixes:
Fixed super heroic campaign endurance, which had the opposite of the intended effect.
Fixed double precision math error causing END calculations to be sometimes rounded incorrectly.
Fixed tab index order issue in the Powers tab.
Fixed issue where Safari offered to autofill some text fields.
Fixed focus outline clipping due to adjacent equipment items.

Added sheet version update for maneuvers, perception rolls, and sheet_name.
Increased text limit for martial maneuver names (24 to 34).
Added floating text labels for power variables.

[Villain In Glasses]

Latest update (Version 2.4)

New or expanded features:
Added ability to change order of weapons and armor entries.
Added ability to change order of combat skills and languages.
A weapon's RMod is now applied to an attack's range penalty as selected from the Range Table.
Added movement ability modifiers (to account for movement powers and items) and display of net movement that includes encumbrance.

 

Fixes:
Fixed range penalty incorrectly showing "-10" for range of 65-125m.
Fixed movement penalty incorrectly showing "-2" for 10-24% carried weight.
Fixed possibility of showing negative DCV values in maneuver roll dialogs.

 

Behind the scenes:
Updated styling method for combat, language, and enhancer skills as well as attributes and abilities. Will make future updates easier.

[Notorious-5150]

Appreciate all the work you put into this...   I am going to run my first fantasy game in Roll20 – and your importer and character sheets have been extremely helpful.   

 

It is a low-level fantasy game and to keep it simple for me – initially the characters will only have the standard combat maneuvers available.   I see them listed on the gear page – but there is no way for the player to select or roll for the maneuver?   Am I missing something or do the standard maneuvers need to be manually entered in on the Martial & Combat Maneuver page?

 

Again – amazing work and thank you for making getting ready for my first game so much easier.  

[Villain In Glasses]

Hi Notorious, At the moment I would suggest using the maneuvers section to create some custom maneuvers. “Block” probably being the most obvious. Linking the maneuvers list to the weapon attacks section with a radio button-type function is on my list of things to do. The custom maneuvers section was a step on that path.

 

Thanks for the support and feedback. It is very helpful for prioritizing next steps. :)

[Villain In Glasses]

Hi All,

 

A new version is now live on Roll20. This update brings Standard Maneuvers to the sheet. Note that if your weapons do unusual damage dice combinations, you'll need to standardize them or move them to the Martial and Custom Maneuvers section. This change is necessary because Standard Maneuvers rely on using DC, which this update now uses.

 

Due to the nature of the update, I had to do it in one go, which involved changes to about 25% of the code. If you encounter anything weird, please send me a note and I will fix it ASAP.

 

I would like to implement in-chat damage buttons in the next release. Please comment if you have suggestions too. The way maneuvers are now displayed may work well for powers as well. Something to think about anyway.

 

Cheers,

 

ViG

 

Version 2.51 Changes:

• Adds complete functional suite of Hero Standard Maneuvers. Each maneuver has a 'playing card' that displays stats and summary rules and a page reference to the big blue Hero System Sixth Edition rulebook. Players may use the general action button provided or, for weapon maneuvers, select one of their weapons or shield to use. Maneuvers that don't need weapons include their own Roll buttons and invoke new Chat messages.
• Weapon Roll buttons change their action status and color depending on the selected maneuver.
• Adds Damage Class (DC) system for weapons as needed for proper function of Standard Maneuvers. In a new worksheet accessed by clicking a weapon's damage button, DC can be modified by strength, skill levels, and total power advantage. DC algorithm reproduces damage tables in rule book. Added minimum STR to weapons.
• Sheet version update function attempts to retain weapon damage, but players may wish to manually update minimum STR values and applied STR for accuracy.
• The shield is now treated as a weapon that adds the shield's DCV as OCV for blocks or subtracts it for other maneuvers as per HERO rules.
• Combat Roll chat messages always show a character's DCV.
• Re-configured Martial Maneuvers so that they follow the new Standard Maneuver format.
• Added a 10th Martial Maneuver.
• Improved the reliability of the Martial Maneuver keyword-function "Damage by STR" for automatically setting damage.
• Improved item, skill, power, etc. movers so that default blank spaces are no longer needed in text fields.
• Changed Standard Maneuver/Martial Maneuver/Hit Locations/Text selection to independent buttons.
• Removed the strictly informational Standard Maneuvers Table.
• A health reset also changes selected standard maneuver to Strike and resets the Brace and Set maneuvers.
• Option to limit weapon damages to a maximum of twice their starting values.
• Option to favor d6-1 or d3 for weapon damage dice where ambiguous.

[Villain In Glasses]

A new update is live.

 

Version 2.6 Changes:
• Expanded damage class range from DC 20 to DC 40 (beyond 40 possible but not checked for accuracy). 
• Weapon advantage selection options increased from (0 to 1) to (0 to 2).
• Added option of "Range Based on Strength" to weapons. Sheet calculates standing throw range based on weapon mass and applied strength.

 

Next up:

I'm currently adding damage buttons to chat, which will appear in 2.7.

An update to the HD importer is nearly done. It has many code optimizations and brings the importer up to the 2.7 sheet standard.

[Notorious-5150]

Just an FYI - played a quick round over the weekend and the players have been testing the manuevers and it went well.   One thing that did come up is it looks like there is no option to modify endurnace for weapons with reduced or zero endurance.   I might be missing a modifier somewhere - but we werent able to figure it out...

 

Next session - we plan on looking at hit locations and sectional armor - so I will give you feedback whenever we get a chance to play.   

 

Also - if you PM your Roll20 email address - I would like to send you a thank you gift for all the work you have been doing.   

[Villain In Glasses]

14 hours ago, Notorious-5150 said:

Just an FYI - played a quick round over the weekend and the players have been testing the manuevers and it went well.   One thing that did come up is it looks like there is no option to modify endurnace for weapons with reduced or zero endurance.   I might be missing a modifier somewhere - but we werent able to figure it out...

 

Next session - we plan on looking at hit locations and sectional armor - so I will give you feedback whenever we get a chance to play.   

 

Also - if you PM your Roll20 email address - I would like to send you a thank you gift for all the work you have been doing.   

Hi, Sounds great. Thanks for the feedback. It wouldn't take much work to add an END override for unusual (without the Real Weapon limitation) weapons or powers listed as weapons. I can add that to the next update.

[Villain In Glasses]

Version 2.82 highlights include in-chat damage buttons and an overhaul to the powers tab.

 

Using powers in combat should be much easier, but I would still recommend making a weapon slot for powers that could use a lot of maneuvers.

 

The next update (2.83) adds STUN modifiers to powers, but is mostly bug fixes.

The next update to the importer (1.2) is in testing.

 

Full list of changes in 2.82:

 

• Added damage buttons to Chat, splitting attack and damage messages.
• Major overhaul of the Powers section, simplifying its appearance for improved usability but also adding variables needed for attacks and in-Chat damage/effect rolls.
• Added range table to the Powers Tab and support for the maneuvers Set, Brace, and Multiple-Attack.
• Added support for range modifiers and target hit locations to powers.
• Attacks show DCV prominently in upper right of Chat messages. 
• Increased power entries from 17 to 20.
• Added option to choose the dingbat character used for Name-Title separation in Chat.
• Added option to show power descriptions when using attacks in Chat.
• Set weapon STUNx limits to 0 and 2.
• The reset button also changes maneuver velocities to the character's running attribute value.
• Added END modifier to weapons so default results can be adjusted as needed.

Bug fixes:
• Fixed issue where STUNx was not added to location STUN modifiers.
• Fixed issue where characters with unmodified DCV showing DCV 0 in attack rolls.
• (2.81->2.82) removed errant debug code that could cause data loss.

 

Images of before and after below:

 

 

Edited April 9 by Villain In Glasses

[Villain In Glasses]

Version 2.83 is live.  This one adds some features that I added during my HD testing. The next update will add adjustments to characteristics, which a lot of HD monsters and Kazei 5 characters have.

 

Features:

• Added stun modifiers to powers.
• Added everyman skill selection option.

 

Bug Fixes:
• Fixed tab indexing on Powers Tab.
• Fixed variable typos in Power 09 ("Attack?") and 11 ("Roll?").
• Fixed issue where some power costs were not adding to the total correctly. 
• Fixed issue where "Costs Half END" limitation was not recognized properly and led to incorrect cost.
• Fixed problem where the last complication's CP were not tallied.
• Fixed under cost of Endurance and STUN when purchased in fractional steps.