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<blockquote data-quote="DMFTodd" data-source="post: 1586932" data-attributes="member: 1202"><p>DM's Familiar can import stat blocks. There is a specific stat block layout for PCGen and E:Tools. So yes, many people use one of those programs to create NPCs, advanced/templated monsters, etc. and then import them to DMF for use during the game. </p><p></p><p>DMF also includes Tablesmith as an add-on so that you can use that without having to switch programs. </p><p></p><p></p><p>The programs have different philosophies. The one you agree with will probably be the one that shines for you.</p><p></p><p>RPM and DG try to do everything for you. DMF tries to do well the 80% of stuff you spend your time as DM doing and that's it. </p><p></p><p>For example: Flanking. In RPM and DG, you check a box if flanking is in effect and the program then adds 2 for you. DMF doesn't do flanking at all. It's up to the DM to add 2 in his head to the attack rolls. I think checking that flanking box, then remembering to uncheck it next round, is more trouble than it's worth. RPM and DG think it's a good thing to do. </p><p></p><p>All 3 programs have free demos. Check each of them out and see which one strikes your style the best.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="DMFTodd, post: 1586932, member: 1202"] DM's Familiar can import stat blocks. There is a specific stat block layout for PCGen and E:Tools. So yes, many people use one of those programs to create NPCs, advanced/templated monsters, etc. and then import them to DMF for use during the game. DMF also includes Tablesmith as an add-on so that you can use that without having to switch programs. The programs have different philosophies. The one you agree with will probably be the one that shines for you. RPM and DG try to do everything for you. DMF tries to do well the 80% of stuff you spend your time as DM doing and that's it. For example: Flanking. In RPM and DG, you check a box if flanking is in effect and the program then adds 2 for you. DMF doesn't do flanking at all. It's up to the DM to add 2 in his head to the attack rolls. I think checking that flanking box, then remembering to uncheck it next round, is more trouble than it's worth. RPM and DG think it's a good thing to do. All 3 programs have free demos. Check each of them out and see which one strikes your style the best. [/QUOTE]
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