Creating Custom Characteristic

[Koumori]

I'm trying to figure out how to create a custom characteristic. I'm simply calling it "Flying" as an alternative movement characteristic to running and swimming.

 

I've managed to make an extra one show up, but it's name is completely blank:

 

https://cdn.discordapp.com/attachments/371839427905060866/431801705705766922/unknown.png

 

Here's the contents of the HDT file:

 

	<CHARACTERISTICS>
      <CUSTOM1 XMLID="CUSTOM1" ID="1522806802958" BASECOST="0.0" LEVELS="0" ALIAS="CUSTOM1" POSITION="21" MULTIPLIER="1.0" GRAPHIC="Burst" COLOR="255 255 255" SFX="Default" SHOW_ACTIVE_COST="Yes" INCLUDE_NOTES_IN_PRINTOUT="Yes" NAME="Flying" AFFECTS_PRIMARY="Yes" AFFECTS_TOTAL="Yes">
        <NOTES />
      </CUSTOM1>
	</CHARACTERISTICS>

Thanks in advance for help.

[Simon]

That would appear to have been taken from the "purchase" section of a template file rather than the rules definition.  The purchase section essentially defines the default/starting purchases for any character based off of that template.  Characteristic levels, Powers, Skills, etc.  The rules definition area is what you're after.

 

In particular, you're missing the cost definitions for the Characteristic (how many points per level), the other Characteristics that it affects or is affected by, and the Display value.

 

Your best bet is to use one of the Characteristics that is the closest match for the mechanics of your new Characteristic as an example, replacing the container name, the XMLID, etc.  You'll find the definitions in Main.hdt and/or Main6E.hdt, depending on which version of the rules you're working off of.

[Koumori]

Thanks. I'm managed to get it to show up with the correct name.

 

But I also want to know if I can remove existing characteristics. I'd like to get rid of OMCV and DMCV. Can this be done?

Edited April 7, 2018 by Koumori

[Simon]

I'd recommend reading the documentation.