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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Steel_Wind" data-source="post: 5691522" data-attributes="member: 20741">Herolab is certainly the best program to use for Pathfinder RPG, either as a player or especially as a GM; however, the downside is cost. <a href="http://wolflair.com/index.php?context=hero_lab&page=downloads" target="_blank">Herolab is free to try out</a>, but you can not save or print your character or monster with the program in demo mode.I would point out to others that are reading this that Herolab will be offering in early November a special pricing scheme for the Bestiary add-ons. Currently, the Bestiary add-ons are priced at $15 each for Bestiary 1 and 2. Those who wait for the release of Bestiary 3 in early November will be able to purchase Bestiary 1, 2 and 3 together for $30. That's a significant savings.I really can't say enough about Herolab. It is, far and away, the most important toolkit for character creation and monster/encounter design for Pathfinder. The only downside to it is cost. For regular Pathfinder GMs, the cost is worth it. For those engaged in developing a one-shot, however, I think the cost is too high.  You'll be happier with a book and a sheet of paper and a pencil, working out your modified monsters by hand.Frankly, I would recommend all Pathfinder GMs try this by hand a few times even if they have a full blown install of Herolab with all add-ons as it will help a GM to understand how advancement and templating actually works.Obviously, I'm posting this response as much for other people reading this as I am in responding to the OP.One last comment: Colen McAllister, lead developer at Lone Wolf on  the Herolab line is starting a regular segment on Herolab and will be a regular recurring guest on each episode of Chronicles: Pathfinder Podcast beginning with Episode 016 (should be out next weekend). So if you have any questions/complaints on working with Herolab -- you can send your questions to me or post on our forums and Colen can address your question directly on the podcast.</blockquote>

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