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You're right. Currently we haven't really been talking much. I'm trying to come up with a generic XML Parsing class that can be used for all types of XML files (spells, monsters etc.). I'm starting with monsters and he's doing spells I think. I haven't had much time to work on it though, but now that school's almost over I should have more time and plan to start working on it again.

Drop me an email if you're interested:

shalev at simplyphysics dot com
 

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So to change the subject a bit...

Has anyone ever thought of dumping all the SRD into FileMaker? I imagine you could make some great printable spell lists, character sheets...man, the possibilities are awesome.

And not only that, but if done properly, users could create their own layouts for the same material. Add in the relational databases...the possibilities are endless.
 

Actually XML is a much better choice than FileMaker.

You can make Stylesheets (CSS or XSL) to convert XML into (X)HTML and display on a webpage any way you wish.
 

dvvega said:
Actually XML is a much better choice than FileMaker.

You can make Stylesheets (CSS or XSL) to convert XML into (X)HTML and display on a webpage any way you wish.
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If the end goal is a webpage, I agree. But with how I would use it, I think FileMaker would be much more efficient. Plus, it's much easier making nice-looking layouts in FileMaker than in HTML, IMO.

FileMaker would also make for a very nice quick reference manual. Of course, I play with my PowerBook at the table, so I could use it in-game much more than if I didn't use the computer.

But you're right...XML would be really nice. People are working on that already, right? (I wonder how easy it would be to import XML files into FileMaker...)
 

PugioilAudacio said:
You're right. Currently we haven't really been talking much. I'm trying to come up with a generic XML Parsing class that can be used for all types of XML files (spells, monsters etc.). I'm starting with monsters and he's doing spells I think. I haven't had much time to work on it though, but now that school's almost over I should have more time and plan to start working on it again.

Drop me an email if you're interested:

shalev at simplyphysics dot com
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I've been a little busy getting married and going on my honeymoon. Funny how much time these things can consume. :)

-Ryan
 

(I really wish we had a Mac forum. This thread is getting unruly...)

So did you all hear about the new G5s? They didn't hit the 3GHz Steve promised last year, but the top-end is a dual-2.5GHz. They also said no PowerBook G5s for a while. Problems cooling the processor in such a tight space.

Still sounds like one nice machine!
 

I'm more impressed with the new AirPort/AirTunes technology. That's seriously messed up.

Stuff like that reminds me of why I love Apple so much. They just have so many good ideas. And they make such pretty shiny things. Mm.
 


Belated greetings.

I am a long term Mac user. Ever since in 95 I did Microsoft training for the corporate supplier I was working for. Over two days of training, the lecturer from MS kept telling us how to "just" fix the specific problem the customer has reported, so we could get them to bring their computer back in and charge them for support again.

I lost all interest in them.

I got my first Mac shortly after, and have owned several since.

Did I mention I love my 17" Powerbook?

Richard Canning
 

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