Just to keep you all up to date, Hero Lab v2.0 released a couple weeks ago with a host of new functions for both players and DMs.
Multiple Hero Support
Multiple characters can now be managed at the same time, so you can have all the player characters, allies, and even enemies accessible at the same time, switching between them at the click of a button. Characters can link animal companions, familiars, hirelings, etc., which Hero Lab can output either with the linked character or separately.
Campaign Workbench
Designed for Game Masters, this release focuses on the Dashboard and Tactical Console components.
The Dashboard conveniently displays summary information for all characters in the open portfolio along the right edge of the main Hero Lab window; player characters, enemies, important NPC allies, etc. In addition to summary information, the Dashboard provides instand access to quick-reference data via simple mouse-over buttons, and allows you to switch between characters with a click.
Hero Lab’s Tactical Console shows more detailed information for characters in the portfolio, including weapons, armor, health, combat modifiers, and a selection of skills and abilities (especially those the GM might want to roll in secret, such as “listen” and “spot”). The Tactical Console is useful both in and out of combat, highlighting the information most useful in each context to serve as the command center when running a game. During combat, the Tactical Console generates and tracks initiative status and conditions for all characters involved in an encounter, including delayed and readied actions.
Player characters and their allies are visually distinguished from enemies on the Tactical Console for maximum usability. Combat participants can even change sides during battle (as a result of Charm or a similar effect).
In addition, Hero Lab now includes over 100 stock NPCs, which can be incorporated into games to quickly fill out NPC ranks, and more than 50 pieces of high-quality, original art for player and GM use.
As always, Hero Lab users can download and install these core product enhancements for free, enjoying the expanded content and functionality at no additional cost.
Multiple Hero Support
Multiple characters can now be managed at the same time, so you can have all the player characters, allies, and even enemies accessible at the same time, switching between them at the click of a button. Characters can link animal companions, familiars, hirelings, etc., which Hero Lab can output either with the linked character or separately.
Campaign Workbench
Designed for Game Masters, this release focuses on the Dashboard and Tactical Console components.
The Dashboard conveniently displays summary information for all characters in the open portfolio along the right edge of the main Hero Lab window; player characters, enemies, important NPC allies, etc. In addition to summary information, the Dashboard provides instand access to quick-reference data via simple mouse-over buttons, and allows you to switch between characters with a click.
Hero Lab’s Tactical Console shows more detailed information for characters in the portfolio, including weapons, armor, health, combat modifiers, and a selection of skills and abilities (especially those the GM might want to roll in secret, such as “listen” and “spot”). The Tactical Console is useful both in and out of combat, highlighting the information most useful in each context to serve as the command center when running a game. During combat, the Tactical Console generates and tracks initiative status and conditions for all characters involved in an encounter, including delayed and readied actions.
Player characters and their allies are visually distinguished from enemies on the Tactical Console for maximum usability. Combat participants can even change sides during battle (as a result of Charm or a similar effect).
In addition, Hero Lab now includes over 100 stock NPCs, which can be incorporated into games to quickly fill out NPC ranks, and more than 50 pieces of high-quality, original art for player and GM use.
As always, Hero Lab users can download and install these core product enhancements for free, enjoying the expanded content and functionality at no additional cost.
