LegacyKing and MertonMonk discuss specs for replacement app

This page is to lay the groundwork for taking the best of existing PCGen and being unhindered with backwards compatible constraints to build a PCGen "Remastered".

Design Philosophy: Data driven, code engine system agnostic

UI/UX - Every "blade" should be fully customizable and language friendly (Support for any language) - We should be able to define these by 'system'

PCGen built sets based on books, which is a nice structure to understand what is included. But the method of selecting compatible books was painful. A checkbox and tree view would be ideal. Also the idea of optional rules being selected here would make sense. (DISCUSSION TOPIC)

Legal - Systems Licenses should be displayed or available to view, and each content source should clearly delineate it's license.

Code will utilize a simplistic design to replicate to all objects.

Re-use the code that shows promise:

Formula (Replacement for JEP)

Full Write up here - Setting up the Formula System

• MODIFY/MODIFYOTHER - Handles all variables
• - DYNAMIC Scopes
• - LOOKUP TABLES
• - INFO/INFOVARS

Not Coded:

• SELECTION (replace the CHOICE/CHOOSER)

What are we solving for - aka Requirements

In most d20 systems a character must prequalify before taking something (feats, powers); conversely, during some situations, the qualifications may be lost causing the loss of an ability (required)

Examples:

• If a feat required Dex 13, and the character's dexterity is below 13 they lose access to the benefits of the feat.
• A spellcaster requires a minimum spellcasting score to cast any given level.

PRE/REQ

PRE: What it takes to take the object REQ: What it takes to use the object

Spells/Power - This system while functional, is outdated and requires a major facelift.

Requirements - Ability to group spells together in a hierarchy (Classification, List, Level, or class/level as required by the system)

Examples:

• 1e spells were grouped by category, schools, class and level
• 3e spells were grouped by category, class specific level (Also some had special subcategories of casting/ability such as Specialization for wizards, and Domains for clerics)
• 4e spells were called 'powers' and categorized by tiers and class
• 5e spells were grouped by category, level

Spells need to be selectable based upon criteria, assignable to specific class or category. And update in real-time (We've had issues where spell assignments never populated until application or character reload)

NICE TO HAVE:

• - Customizer

SUBPAGES:

PCGen 2e - Token List

Pathfinder 2e - Remastered design