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ShadowChemosh
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Old April 6th, 2017, 09:12 AM
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A possibility is using something similar to Dragonmarks from Eberon. That could cause balance issues also though. Setting up a series of archetypes might be a good way of doing things, though with HL that would mean one for each power, for each class.
To break into this with some different thoughts. My recommendation is to NOT go with Feats or Archetypes. Instead use a Configurable and either Custom Abilities or Racial Custom Abilities. Bootstrap the Configurable to a new Birthright mechanic.

This allows for a "new" tab to appear when a person turns on Birthright. This new tab would have the ability to add Custom Abilities tied to the configurable. This way you don't have to worry about class specific archetypes or "new" feats showing up.

In addition each Custom Ability can have Pre-Req scripts to check for "race, class, deity, alignment, etc.". This gives you lots of flexibility without having to duplicate so much work for "each" class.

For something like this look at Eberron Campaign Setting in the community Pack. Specifically look at the "Region of Origin" tab.

HERE
is a link to the configurable on GitHub.

HERE
is where it is bootstrapped to the mechanic.

To see this in use you can install the community Pack and turn on the "Eberron Campaign Setting" and turn off "Hide Region of Origin". You will see the new tab appear which is the Configurable.

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Old April 7th, 2017, 05:49 AM
That was something I was looking at actually Shadow, I really like the idea of a separate tab. That may take me a little to fully understand though. I agree that it seems like a better idea than archetypes or feats for sure.

I will look into the details and see if I can come up with a basic idea for such a tab.

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Old April 10th, 2017, 09:01 AM
Hi,

thanks for coding BR. Love the system. Currently i'm trying to learn how to code HL for my homebrew world.
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Old April 10th, 2017, 04:53 PM
Did not read the whole thread, but thanks for coding Birthright, noticed you were planning on adding a Noble Class, There is one made by a 3rd party publisher, its not very expensive, you can get it legally at sites like drivethrurpg Hope I am not breaking any rules by posting that line
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Old April 13th, 2017, 07:46 PM
Thanks, Bilwar, the Birthright 3.5 conversion I am using has its own Noble class written up, just needs some updating to Pathfinder. Which publisher does the one you are referring to though? I may take a look but I would need the name of the book or publisher to find it.

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Old June 18th, 2017, 08:24 PM
I am having a problem with my updates not showing up through the dropbox link? Is something broken or am I doing it wrong?

I export the update in HL and then replace the original in my dropbox. The update is not showing up on the list though. Any help would be great.

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My HL Files - Birthright, Creatures, and items
Birthright Setting and D20Despot Let me know if it breaks.
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Old June 18th, 2017, 08:47 PM
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I am having a problem with my updates not showing up through the dropbox link? Is something broken or am I doing it wrong?

I export the update in HL and then replace the original in my dropbox. The update is not showing up on the list though. Any help would be great.
I just tried your link and I was able to download the Birthright.hl file. The only thing I see if that the .hl file downloaded is v1.0 but the updates.xml says its v1.1.

You sure you replaced the "Birthright.hl" file with the new v1.1?

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3.5 D&D (d20) - Community Server Setup
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Hero Lab Help - Hero Lab FAQ, Editor Tutorials and Videos, Editor & Scripting Resources.
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Old June 18th, 2017, 10:58 PM
I think I keep messing up on the update version number, would that affect it not showing an update for me on my iPad say?

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Old June 19th, 2017, 11:13 AM
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I think I keep messing up on the update version number, would that affect it not showing an update for me on my iPad say?
You would always be able to see the link to download. The version would just be adding the red ! in front of the download. In example if you have v1.0 installed and the updates says v1.1 is available then HL adds a note about needing to update.

But the download should always display in the list of options for the iPad. I just double checked the updates.xml you have posted and platform="any" means the download will display for Windows/Mac/iPad.

Hero Lab Resources:
Pathfinder - d20pfsrd and Pathfinder Pack Setup
3.5 D&D (d20) - Community Server Setup
5E D&D - Community Server Setup
Hero Lab Help - Hero Lab FAQ, Editor Tutorials and Videos, Editor & Scripting Resources.
Created by the community for the community
- Realm Works kickstarter backer (Alpha Wolf) and Beta tester.
- d20 HL package volunteer editor.
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Old June 19th, 2017, 06:33 PM
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I am having a problem with my updates not showing up through the dropbox link? Is something broken or am I doing it wrong?

I export the update in HL and then replace the original in my dropbox. The update is not showing up on the list though. Any help would be great.
Sarelth,

Can you give a quick synopsis of what your content actually provides? Blind downloads are something I try to avoid, but would like to see your stuff.

Thanks.
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