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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Luke" data-source="post: 9795" data-attributes="member: 602">RolePlayingMaster (RPM) is currently at the stage where I'm waiting on feedback to finalize the featureset of the beta release, (ie. for release 1). These features will be the ones I concentrate on for polish (fully working, with doco and possibly examples) in the first release.I'll use this thread to keep you updated on a summary of the feedback I receive, and also possibly note any development improvements I may make whilst waiting for the feedback to come in.Please do not be tempted to regard this as my personal reporting thread. Posts on this thread are most welcome, or e-mail to <a href="mailto:luke_jones@bigpond.com">luke_jones@bigpond.com</a>, or even fill out a survey form at <a href="http://www.enworld.org/roleplayingmaster" target="_blank">www.enworld.org/roleplayingmaster</a>.Unless there's a good reason, such as a popular request, there may possibly not be any more release updates, until the actual beta release.-----------------------------23 Jan - The story so far<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The new Guide - response to this has been very positive so far. Naturally there have been a few requests to have more options and more detailed explanations (which will happen). Just one person so far wanted a completely new interface, which won't happen.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> In-game vs Preparation features: There is a basic question on whether most use RPM as purely a preparation tool, or for actual in-game use. At this stage, the feedback indicates that the in-game features are a very important part of RPM use. Quite a few have indicated that they're starting to change their minds about not using a computer at the table...</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">The new generators - response has been good, but nothing much to suggest how they might be expanded, and integrated more thoroughly with RPM itself. I actually believe that they do have pretty awesome potential, so perhaps something more will happen after release 1.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">AC and Dodge - A few have made the point that my visual separation of dodge factors (dex, feats etc) out of the AC is non-standard. Others like the fact that dodge only applies in certain cases, and is hence added to AC, when required. I'll probably go with the standard on this on. It's a small point for in-game combat, since all these factors are distinctly, automatically handled there.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> A few calls for a PCgen import. Depending on the time available after the feedback rolls in, I might give this a go.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Import/Export features. At this stage it looks as though this will be limited to the specialized version for characters/creatures, and adventures. The very good news, though, is that I have have almost finalized the release 1 database schema. This is a techie way of saying that perhaps you'll only need program updates, and no longer wipe your own entered creations for races, classes, feats etc. when you update</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Auto-update causes lots of "list jumping" when playing with the item or spell lists. This is already mostly fixed.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Request for villages and towns: I hope to do something more integrated for this with the generators, in the future.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Examples. Despite the "Guide" now being available, a few have said to to forget examples of generating encounters etc. - I won't.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"> Psionics - a couple have asked when the rest of the psionics work will be done. So far, it looks as though just after release 1.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">TileMapper tilesets - a couple have asked for expansions in this area. I actually have some freeware tilesets that could be converted, that I've been sitting on for a while. If anybody wants to take on such an effort, please let me know.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">There are some other fairly minor points - not specifically mentioned here.</li> </ul>I normally try to respond to e-mail I recieve within 24 hours. Please note that whilst I'm waiting for beta feature feedback to flow in, I probably won't respond, but rather add your input to the list. If you want a direct response, just say so in your e-mail.Regards,</blockquote>

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