PDAs at the game table

[d20fool]

HTML SRD on Palm?

I've got the SRD (A linked html version) on my palm, using Plucker. Works great. Much, much quicker than looking anything up in the books, especially since I can do a whole document search.

That's exactly what I want. Where to I find Plucker and where is the html SRD? Please and thank you! I have downloaded an Excel sheet of Monsters, Spells and Magic items which seems quite handy. I tried to download Excel generators, but I can't find out how to get then to work, since Excel on Palm doesn't seem to have pull-down menus or a F5 button.

Cartoforge has some programs on RPGnow.com, but their demo only covers one program, and not the dungeon making one (which is the one I am interested in.) Paladin Programming, makers of DMs Familiar, have made a PCs Familiar which is a spell-using program.

What I really, really want though is a program that will allow me to roll x number of dice with x number of sides with x as a modifer. You can get ones that do two but not all three.

d20fool

 

[MythosaAkira]

What I really, really want though is a program that will allow me to roll x number of dice with x number of sides with x as a modifer. You can get ones that do two but not all three.

Have you looked at DicePro? It can do what you're looking for. And a lot more, for that matter. For a dice-roller, it's pretty powerful.

 

[d20fool]

Thank you & Freeware

Have you looked at DicePro? It can do what you're looking for. And a lot more, for that matter. For a dice-roller, it's pretty powerful.

Thank you! That was very helpful. I've also found Plucker on Tucows.com. A program that allows me to view downloaded html is very useful. Any suggestions on which hypertext SRD to use?
this one?
http://www.systemreferencedocuments.org/35/sovelior_sage/home.html
or this one?
http://www.d20srd.org/
I know there's another one out there, with an orange background I believe.

I also found this page on freewarepalm.com, the apprentice program looks interesting.

http://www.freewarepalm.com/games/games_rpg.shtml

It also list a PCgen view program, the latest version is here:

http://www.pcgenview.com/

Has anyone used that Cartoforge program? Is it worth it?

d20fool

 

[d20fool]

PDA readable SRD?

I've downloaded Plucker and tried several times, unsuccessfully, to download the SRD as hyptertext from various sites. I've even tried it from my on files using Andargor's HTML SRD. Is there something I'm missing here?

Does anyone else have any suggestions on a PDA readable SRD? Honestly, this would make a good product if someone could make it.

I tried the TS Apprentice program out, it seems great. The Dice roller program recommended to me was awesome too. Anyone know about the Cartoforge programs? I'm disappointed in the demo, which isn't d20 specific (you have to customize it, with no place for a stat block) and the demo DOESN'T have the mapper, which is what I'm most interested in.

d20fool

 

[Saeviomagy]

Thank you! That was very helpful. I've also found Plucker on Tucows.com. A program that allows me to view downloaded html is very useful. Any suggestions on which hypertext SRD to use?
this one?

I'd suggest you get a hold of Jpluck for doing conversions. It works far better than the standard converter.

As for the SRD? I use this SRD

The main points are that it doesn't use frames, colours or pictures. With a palm, the key thing is that the stuff has to be simple to be readable, and this SRD fits the bill. It's also pretty accurate, and very easy to find things quickly.

I also found this page on freewarepalm.com, the apprentice program looks interesting.

While apprentice DOES look like it could be useful, in practise I find just rolling the dice and doing the math in my head to be far, far quicker. Add that to the bugs in the program (since it was a while since I tried it, I can't remember precisely what they were), and it turns into "great Idea, shame it doesn't work".

Has anyone used that Cartoforge program? Is it worth it?

d20fool

It looks really interesting, but I dare say that not providing a free demo of any kind is really hurting their sales. I doubt many people will splash out $30 for software that they've never laid eyes on.

 

[MythosaAkira]

It looks really interesting, but I dare say that not providing a free demo of any kind is really hurting their sales. I doubt many people will splash out $30 for software that they've never laid eyes on.

The free demo can be downloaded from the bottom of this page; it's the "Get the Demo" button right next to the "Buy it Now" button.

 

[d20fool]

Sunrise and SRD

I'd suggest you get a hold of Jpluck for doing conversions. It works far better than the standard converter.

I found the heir apparent to Jpluck, Sunrise at palmgear.com <http://www.palmgear.com/index.cfm?fuseaction=software.showsoftware&PartnerREF=&siteid=1&prodID=70927>

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I have said browser converting this beautifully simple SRD as we speak. It's not taking nearly as long as previous attempts.

They DO have a demo on RPG.ow, but I couldn't find the maps feature on the first one. The one that is referred to in the post above does work and has a map however. The mapping feature is very cool. However, as I used it, it crashed my palm.

d20fool

 

[d20fool]

Palmgear.com

I found some programs at Palmgear.com. Most are shareware or commerical, but I don't remember any outrageous prices.

Grasshopper 3.0 Jump calculator


Ki Roller dice utility

ACE XP Calculator

PC Gen View

ACE customizabe dice roller

Combat Q- Combat initiative tracker

TS Apprentice for 3.5 & TS Apprenice 3.5 for OS5 devices

D&D Income

D&D Names

Cartoforge Dungeons

Cartoforge Desktop

Tatyamber Dice Roller

We've discussed some of these before. I found the mapping utility on Cartoforge. It's pretty cool after all. Wish it was configured for D&D though.

 

[Plane Sailing]

Sounds like you've got an HTML converter you are perfectly happy with, and that's cool.

I always use iSilo - there is a freeware viewer and a pay-for viewer with more facilities which is worth the tiny cost, and a freeware converter. I've got the 3.5 SRD, d20Modern SRD and several big storyhours on there. The Enworld.org archive facility is great for downloading whole bunches of messageboard threads too, for hours of fun reading.

Cheers

 

[talmar]

For Pocket PC's there's DS Forgeworks

Check it out at http://www.digitalsloth.com/D20/

From their website.

DSForgeworks (DSF) is a Pocket PC application for use with Dungeons & Dragons v3.0 and v3.5. Designed for both players and DMs, DSF delivers everything you want, when you want it, wherever you are. Gone are the days of carrying around reams of paper, stacks of books, and countless dice. DSF has everything a player needs to track their character's hit points, skills, feats, equipment, spells, weapons, familiars, henchman, and much more. With an integrated, fully cross-referenced SRD, the rules you need for any situation are never more than a click away.

DSF has attractive features for DMs as well. With random generators for names, treasure, encounters, doors, and weather you'll never be caught off gaurd again. Managing combat has never been easier with DSF's combat and spell tracker. Each creature or character is automatically highlighted when it's their turn to act, and you'll be instantly notified when spells expire.

DSF is all about freedom, mobility, and ease of use. With DSF, you can easily add your own classes, races, skills, feats, spells, and more. Custom data can be easily shared with other users of DSF through the powerful import/export features. Our attractive, intuitive user interface makes the software easy to use for anyone, and context sensitive help is available instantly at the touch of your stylus.