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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MadBrewLabs" data-source="post: 5401933" data-attributes="member: 77556">I have opened up the online Pathfinder PRG character generator beta testing to the public. You can find the generator at <a href="http://venturecaptain.com/" target="_blank">VentureCaptain.com</a>. I actually plan on expanding the site to host a suite of utilities for use with the Pathfinder RPG including a dice app I’ve been tinkering with that uses true random number generation, courtesy of Random.org. You can also follow Venture Captain on <a href="http://www.facebook.com/venturecaptain" target="_blank">Facebook</a> and on <a href="http://twitter.com/Venture_Captain" target="_blank">Twitter</a>. TECHNOLOGY  The character generator is a plain web app. It runs XHTML 1.0 Strict (every page but the contact page validates), CSS2.1, and JavaScript/jQuery. So it should display and render fine on most standards compliant-ish web browsers. The generator exports characters as a small PDF (~40k) file, so whatever platform you are using must support PDFs.  I’ve built the app according to how I plan on using it. I run Chrome on Windows 7 have no issues. Chrome renders JavaScript blazingly fast, but I’ve also tested it on Firefox 3.5/3.6 and it runs fine. On IE 7/8, the generator performs a bit on the sluggish side. I haven’t tested it on mobile devices, because quite frankly, there is just too much information to try to display effectively on such a small screen. THIS IS BETA  I must stress that the generator is in BETA. There are obvious things missing, as well as ton of undiscovered bugs waiting to be squashed. I am working on tying up loose ends with the current implemented features before slaying the bigger dragons of Equipment and Spells. Oh yeah, and the only guy writing code for this app is me.  Some things I’m working on now is expanding the class feature information presented on the character sheet (displaying bloodline powers, school powers, etc.) as well as creating an interface for missing elements such as being able to choose what Mercy you get when you take the Extra Mercy feat.  This being said, if you find anything missing, improperly formatted, not compliant with the latest Pathfinder RPG rules, or have a general suggestion please do not hesitate to contact me via <a href="http://twitter.com/Venture_Captain" target="_blank">Twitter</a>, <a href="http://www.facebook.com/venturecaptain" target="_blank">Facebook</a>, or using the VentureCaptain.com <a href="http://venturecaptain.com/Contact.aspx" target="_blank">Contact page</a>. I want this tool be the best it can be, so everyone’s feedback is important to me.  FEATURE ROADMAP  Below is how I think feature implementation will roll-out. I’m naming the builds after cities in Golarion, with the first build belonging to capital of the oldest empire.  v1.0 [Sothis] Feature Implementation (bold items are finished; italicized items are in development):  <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Ability Scores (point buy, tier points, racial adjustments) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Core Classes (alignment restrictions, favored class bonuses, selectable class features) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Skills (class skill training bonus, skill focus bonus, racial bonuses, ability modifiers) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Calculated Combat Stats (BAB, CMB, CMD, AC, Touch AC, Flat Footed AC, Saves, HPs, Speed, Initiative) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Feats (Racial, class granted feats, full prerequisite validation) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Equipment (calculate wealth, calculate encumbrance, attack/damage bonuses, highlight proficiency, equip to slots) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Spells (select known spells, select memorized spells, calculate DCs, calculate dice/bonuses) </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Portraits by 60+ Terrible Portraits </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Save to PDF (complete with calculated values, racial &amp; class features, custom landscape layout)</li> </ul>v2.0 [Oppara] Feature Roadmap:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Prestige Classes </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Traits</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Language Selection </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Custom Magic Weapon &amp; Armor</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Random Bio Generation (Name, Homeland, Age, Height, Weight, Hair, &amp; Eyes) based on Race &amp; Gender</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Aging Affects validation based on Age in Bio</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rules  Info (overlays with PRD definitions for class features, feats, etc.)</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pathfinder Society legal character validation</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Save to HTML</li> </ul>v3.0 [Egorian] Feature Roadmap: <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Advanced Player&#8217;s Guide Update </li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Non-core free entry for class, feats, traits, skills, equipment, &amp; spells.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Pre-calculated Combat Maneuver &amp; Spell sheets</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Storage Solutions</li> </ul>IT’S FREE!  Did I mention this web app is free? Yeah, creating characters with Venture Captain costs you nothing (except whatever you pay to access the internet already). It will continue to be free for as long as I feel like covering the cost of hosting and development. There may be pay features in the future (storing characters in cloud?), but only for convenience services, never for content.  If you like it, please follow <a href="http://twitter.com/Venture_Captain" target="_blank">[MENTION=58551]ventu[/MENTION]re_Captain</a> on Twitter and spread the word, like <a href="http://www.facebook.com/venturecaptain" target="_blank">Venture Captain</a> on Facebook, or even blog about it.  <a href="http://venturecaptain.com/" target="_blank">Venture Captain Online Pathfinder Character Generator</a></blockquote>

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