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<blockquote data-quote="Lazlow" data-source="post: 2260968" data-attributes="member: 24242"><p><strong>HeroForge stuff</strong></p><p></p><p>Well, I see that there are a few slightly different versions of HeroForge floating around out there. The one I prefer to use (both for ease of use and the number of cool features) can be found <a href="http://home.san.rr.com/blackbart/main.html" target="_blank">here</a>. There are two to choose from, use the second one (filename is 'HeroForge(3.5-06/29/2004)', it's 2.41MB). I've tried a few times to attach it here but I can't for some reason, so you'll have to download it yourself. </p><p></p><p>As I mentioned, you'll need Excel to use it, and I see also that you need to have the Analysis Toolpak installed (if you don't already have it installed, it's easy: In Excel, go to the 'Tools' menu, select 'Add Ins', then 'Analysis Toolpak', hit OK). You might need the installation disks, I'm not sure. But the sheet is worth digging out those disks, trust me. When you open the file be sure to choose 'enable macros' or it won't work. </p><p></p><p>Now, this particular version does just about everything for you. On the first tab, 'House Rules', you can choose which books you want to use, what pantheons are included in your character's campaign, and some other specific rules (you can even use this for Living Greyhawk if you're doing that). For this campaign, just select Complete Warrior and Complete Divine, and choose both the Core and Full Greyhawk pantheons. If you don't like a lot of detail on your sheet, you can also choose the topmost option, 'Summarize Class Abilities' (I usually don't check that, myself).</p><p></p><p>Now you can just go down the row of tabs, 'Race & Stats', 'Classes', 'Skills', etc., all the way down to the two character sheet tabs, where everything is displayed nicely for you (those two pages are the ones you'd print out if you like). Most everything has a drop-down menu with all your previously chosen options (from the first tab), there are a few places where you can override the selections if you need to. There are usually instructions on how each page or each feature on a page works.</p><p></p><p>For ability scores, just enter in the value where the numbers are (it starts at 8 for all stats) and it adds up the point buy for you directly below them there. Be sure to go back and choose an ability increase when you reach 4th level (and every 4th level afterwards, of course).</p><p></p><p>Your character's feats are nicely kept track of for you, it shades out all the ones you aren't eligible for yet, and there's a drop down menu of classes that determines your classes' bonus feats for you (they become highlighted). (Pay attention to the note at the top of that page when you choose your feats.)</p><p></p><p>Here's a really cool feature: If you cast arcane spells, a couple of 'Wizard Spellbook' tabs pop up, where you can pick and choose your spells. It also automatically adds a spell sheet for you. As you work your way down the tabs, it'll pop up (eventually), and there's a drop down menu for your class. Select your class, and voila! All of the spell available to you are instantly added to your sheet. All you have to do is select which ones you have prepared.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Lazlow, post: 2260968, member: 24242"] [b]HeroForge stuff[/b] Well, I see that there are a few slightly different versions of HeroForge floating around out there. The one I prefer to use (both for ease of use and the number of cool features) can be found [url=http://home.san.rr.com/blackbart/main.html]here[/url]. There are two to choose from, use the second one (filename is 'HeroForge(3.5-06/29/2004)', it's 2.41MB). I've tried a few times to attach it here but I can't for some reason, so you'll have to download it yourself. As I mentioned, you'll need Excel to use it, and I see also that you need to have the Analysis Toolpak installed (if you don't already have it installed, it's easy: In Excel, go to the 'Tools' menu, select 'Add Ins', then 'Analysis Toolpak', hit OK). You might need the installation disks, I'm not sure. But the sheet is worth digging out those disks, trust me. When you open the file be sure to choose 'enable macros' or it won't work. Now, this particular version does just about everything for you. On the first tab, 'House Rules', you can choose which books you want to use, what pantheons are included in your character's campaign, and some other specific rules (you can even use this for Living Greyhawk if you're doing that). For this campaign, just select Complete Warrior and Complete Divine, and choose both the Core and Full Greyhawk pantheons. If you don't like a lot of detail on your sheet, you can also choose the topmost option, 'Summarize Class Abilities' (I usually don't check that, myself). Now you can just go down the row of tabs, 'Race & Stats', 'Classes', 'Skills', etc., all the way down to the two character sheet tabs, where everything is displayed nicely for you (those two pages are the ones you'd print out if you like). Most everything has a drop-down menu with all your previously chosen options (from the first tab), there are a few places where you can override the selections if you need to. There are usually instructions on how each page or each feature on a page works. For ability scores, just enter in the value where the numbers are (it starts at 8 for all stats) and it adds up the point buy for you directly below them there. Be sure to go back and choose an ability increase when you reach 4th level (and every 4th level afterwards, of course). Your character's feats are nicely kept track of for you, it shades out all the ones you aren't eligible for yet, and there's a drop down menu of classes that determines your classes' bonus feats for you (they become highlighted). (Pay attention to the note at the top of that page when you choose your feats.) Here's a really cool feature: If you cast arcane spells, a couple of 'Wizard Spellbook' tabs pop up, where you can pick and choose your spells. It also automatically adds a spell sheet for you. As you work your way down the tabs, it'll pop up (eventually), and there's a drop down menu for your class. Select your class, and voila! All of the spell available to you are instantly added to your sheet. All you have to do is select which ones you have prepared. [/QUOTE]
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