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Deadlands backers?

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TCArknight

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Curious... Are there any backers of the Deadlands: Lost Colony or Deadlands: Weird West that would be willing to put a dataset for each through the paces and provide feedback? :)
 
If you're talking about the new Deadlands for SWADE, that's on me. I usually wait for the release versions, they are still in pre-release.
 
CapedCrusader said:
If you're talking about the new Deadlands for SWADE, that's on me. I usually wait for the release versions, they are still in pre-release.
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That would be the one. :)

I was anxious for the WW data because planning on running a PbP of it myself... I think I have all the data together and updated for the v2 pre-release.

I'm attaching it and the Lost Colony files I've put together which you are welcome to use going forward. (or I can take those and run to take a bit off your plate...)

(Lost Colony has a specific Spaceships tab, and Weird West has a redone Armory tab to allow for use of Modifications on weapons, etc.)
 
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Well, these should be .user files, not .dat files.
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Thanks, changing them to .user files worked. Did you update the system to categorize the edges by type? It looks much better!

TCArknight - So I just did a quick test and this is awesome stuff! I created a quick Chi Master and it worked as expected. I was able to add the Arcane background (Chi Master) and the new Focus skill. Of course there are some mistakes based on V2 of the pre-release like it saying for "Arcane Background (gifted)" in the notes. I was able to check out the armory and gear and it looks to be all there.

One feedback would be if there is a way to modify the power descriptions since it is unique to Chi Masters. The range is limit to self and now with V3 touch. And foes who resist now needs a touch attack and then the power cast using multi actions.

I'll keep playing around with it and provide more feedback.

Thanks,
 
Edges are normally categorized by type at character creation. However when doing an Advance they are listed alphabetically instead, if I remember correctly. Not sure why the difference, though.
 
zarlor said:
Edges are normally categorized by type at character creation. However when doing an Advance they are listed alphabetically instead, if I remember correctly. Not sure why the difference, though.
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Ah you are correct Zarlor. The advancement edges should have the categories also.
 
CapedCrusader said:
That's always been a sticking point. Some folks like the categorized list, some folks like the alphabetical list.
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I think the categorized list makes more sense because this is how the core book organizes it. There is no where in the core book that has the alphabetical listing so it's a pain to look for an edge in the book for more info unless you know what category it belongs to.

Maybe you can make it an option in the menu and allow the user to pick? But, doesn't make sense to have it inconsistent in 2 places.
 
Played around with the Deadlands Weird West dataset. Here's what I found:

Your worst nightmare field should be added, maybe under personal tab (I guess we could just add it under personal details)

For gear, need badge for the Rangers and agents. And Fugitives Manual for Rangers. Using custom gear for now.

Need to add horse in vehicles (Ranger starts with a horse).

With armored duster (light) the notes show minimum strength twice (4 and d8). and what is the /+4?

Fetish edge (Shaman) Should have a field to indicate what the fetish item is.

Shaman Powers, keep on adding more powers but says I have 2 powers left.
 
basic_element said:
Your worst nightmare field should be added, maybe under personal tab (I guess we could just add it under personal details)
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Personal Details is best way for now I think...

basic_element said:
For gear, need badge for the Rangers and agents. And Fugitives Manual for Rangers. Using custom gear for now.

Need to add horse in vehicles (Ranger starts with a horse).

Fetish edge (Shaman) Should have a field to indicate what the fetish item is.
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Should be taken care of in the next version...

basic_element said:
With armored duster (light) the notes show minimum strength twice (4 and d8). and what is the /+4?
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This is a bug in the core. You'll see this if you just select SWADE and no other setting. Reported. :) The +4 is against bullets.

basic_element said:
Shaman Powers, keep on adding more powers but says I have 2 powers left.
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Looking into this...
 
Quick aside, Arc. Deadlands is an official release and goes through Hero Lab itself. As such, it must go through me before release. You should not be releasing a separate file.

Also, I've had responsibility for the Deadlands file for a while now.
 
We have an agreement with Pinnacle about the official releases. One of the requirements is a review. Any of the releases that come through Hero Lab itself must go through the process. Please do not release alternate versions of these files or there is a risk of violating that agreement and losing the ability to release these through Hero Lab.
Thanks for understanding.
 
Next week. My day job situation changed, and I have a bit more free time. So next week I will go through and fix all the outstanding bugs in the main program and then work on this. So, just a couple of weeks?
 
I somehow missed the original post for this.

I am a backer of both, and am actually running a WW campaign right now, so I am definitely willing to take a look at the dataset if you're still looking for feedback.
 
There's been a slight delay... I'm working through an issue with multiple Arcane Backgrounds and the DenyTags that allow an AB to limit the available powers.
 
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