Where do I start?

Madmaxneo · August 22nd, 2014, 12:16 PM

Hopefully someone can help me here as I don't see any tutorials for what I need to do. I want to use hero lab for a system that is not yet in any of your downloads. The tutorial listed in the program is for the d20 system and the game I will be using Hero Lab for is nothing like the d20 system nor any other system listed. The game I will be creating hero files for is called HARP from ICE and the stats have numbers between 1 - 105 with a total of 8 stats. In particular Strength, Constitution, Agility, Quickness, Self Discipline, Reasoning, Intuition, and Presence.

I'm not sure where to start in the authoring kit to do this. Please help!

I'm starting to think that creating a new character system in Hero Lab may not be possible, if that is the case then I may have to ask for a refund because that is the only reason I purchased this program for.

Bruce

Mathias · August 22nd, 2014, 12:39 PM

For the link to the authoring kit wiki, within Hero Lab's help menu, choose "More Documentation" and then "Authoring Kit Manual".

ShadowChemosh · August 22nd, 2014, 12:59 PM

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Originally Posted by Madmaxneo

I'm starting to think that creating a new character system in Hero Lab may not be possible, if that is the case then I may have to ask for a refund because that is the only reason I purchased this program for.

The software is incredibly flexible and you can build any game system using the Authoring kit. What you are going to learn is that it takes time and patience to do this. If you have not worked with HL's editor for other game system like Pathfinder or Shadowrun you may find it bit of a learning curve to start.

If you keep with it you can make any game with it. All the games HL currently supports are built using this Authoring kit. So if LW can make it so can you but it will take time.

Have fun!

Madmaxneo · August 22nd, 2014, 01:17 PM

I just found the tutorial for adding a new game system on youtube the url is: Creating a new game system in Hero Lab. There are a few other youtube video tutorials on Hero Lab.

Duggan · July 11th, 2017, 07:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Madmaxneo

I just found the tutorial for adding a new game system on youtube the url is: Creating a new game system in Hero Lab. There are a few other youtube video tutorials on Hero Lab.

This Youtube video is no longer available. Does anyone have an update?

BoomerET · August 22nd, 2014, 07:16 PM

Madmaxneo,

I created that video a couple years ago. My apologies for never getting around to adding a soundtrack.

The video is about as bare-bones as it gets. Shortly after creating that video, i started work on my Castles & Crusades ruleset for Hero Lab.

That became an obsession, and takes breaks from 1 to 2 months, then I get motivated again to add more stuff.

BEWARE: Once you get going, you're going to love it and try and sneak in 30-40 minutes whenever you can.

You've been warned.

I learned by reading through the Wiki, and looking at the Savage Worlds sample code.

Good Luck!

BoomerET

Madmaxneo · August 22nd, 2014, 08:16 PM

Question for those that know Maptools: Is this going to be as difficult (and somewhat interesting but frustrating) to learn as it was to program a new system into Maptools?

Bruce

Madmaxneo · August 24th, 2014, 08:41 AM

Ok, I am confused. I have no idea on how to add anything for a new game system. I followed the tutorial that BoomerET made and it shows how to create the files for a new game system but it does not show how to add anything to the character sheet like stats. There is nothing in any of the manuals for something like this. I followed Mathias's direction and opened the "Authoring kit" documentation and that led me to go to the wiki. But the wiki doesn't help either as it doesn't explain how to add stats or anything of the like.

1. How do I add Stats for a new game system character sheet?
2. How do I add all the other pertinent fields like skills and their input fields?

Please Help!
Bruce

wgdevanna · August 25th, 2014, 01:28 PM

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Originally Posted by Madmaxneo

Ok, I am confused.

1. How do I add Stats for a new game system character sheet?
2. How do I add all the other pertinent fields like skills and their input fields?

Please Help!
Bruce

Madmaxneo:
There is a lot to learn...and as a non-coder, I find the structure to be somewhat hard to get my head around. I have spent a couple (or more) of weeks going thru the Unofficial Authoring Guide with the Savage Worlds walkthru. Rolemaster (HARP) is not much like a d20 game, but I think it's doable.
I have done a little bit thus far:
http://forums.wolflair.com/showthread.php?t=50376

I haven't got the point-buy system worked out yet. I think it derives from the "Resources" component...but I haven't had much time to get thru it. I don't know HARP, but I would guess it's a lot like RMSS. I would be happy to share with you what I have done. Once the structure is established, then the content should be pretty easy to add.

Gregg

Mathias · August 24th, 2014, 11:05 AM

Here's the Savage Worlds walkthrough from the Authoring Kit wiki: http://hlkitwiki.wolflair.com/index....s_Walk-Through

Have you scanned through that yet, especially the "getting started" section?

Mathias Senior Member Lone Wolf Staff Join Date: May 2005 Posts: 13,213 August 22nd, 2014, 12:39 PM	For the link to the authoring kit wiki, within Hero Lab's help menu, choose "More Documentation" and then "Authoring Kit Manual".
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Madmaxneo Senior Member Join Date: May 2014 Posts: 203 August 22nd, 2014, 01:17 PM	I just found the tutorial for adding a new game system on youtube the url is: Creating a new game system in Hero Lab. There are a few other youtube video tutorials on Hero Lab.
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