DM Genie Update - Counters for maps, and more!

Janik

First Post
Hello,

Here are the latest news from Mad Scientist Studios, makers of DM Genie:

If you haven't heard already, DM Genie is a software suite designed to make playing or running 3rd edition RPG much easier. It includes combat tracking, conditions, spells, monsters, weather, adventure creation, and a PC Leveling wizard that makes it great for generating PCs.

The latest update to DM Genie enables you to place items, creatures and traps on your maps! Also, several minor bugs were fixed and user suggestions were implemented. Download the update today at:
http://www.dmgenie.com/download.shtml

Major Changes
* New: Counters (movable pieces) for maps. You can set the location of your PCs, monsters, items, traps, etc. by adding a counter to a map.
* Counters can be linked to a creature or item. Double-clicking opens the linked object. All counters have a descriptions - for example, enter the relevant info for a trap.
* Each counter's size, shape and color and be changed. You move counters on the map by clicking and dragging them.
* All maps have independent counters, even if they use the same map image. You can thus include only the counters relevant to that part of the adventure. You can also copy the counters from the parent adventure.
* Rules.Txt file is now at version 6
* New 'Desc' tab for more PC descriptions. It includes: player name, height, weight, age, hair color, eye color, skin color, deity, gender, and backstory.
* Notes tab: Added Carrying Capacity values, XP Goal, DR boxes
* Character Sheet: Updated to reflect the new fields in the Desc and Notes tabs.

Minor Changes
* Fixed appraise skill (Can be used untrained)
* 'Rename Skill' menu now asks for armor check/trained or untrained.
* Cancel button from the "Start Combat" dialog now works.
* Removed auto-highlighting of item name.
* Fixed error when resizing PC Leveling Wizard
* In Random Encounters, when clicking "Add Row", the new row is automatically selected.
* Character Sheet: Now displays both equipped and total weight.
* Character Sheet: Fixed bug: -99 displayed in some attacks' bonuses
* Character Sheet: Fixed 2-Handed/Primary with 2 weapon description.
* Weather: Windchill effect display for weather (in the Timekeeping window)
* Added permanent DR boxes for creatures (Notes tab).
* Added Martial Weapon Prof to Paladin
* Fixed level string not updating properly when adding a level.
* Set armor/shield quantities to 1
* Changed the class save and BAB requirements to -99 (to mean no requirement)


Thank you, and happy new year!
 

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