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Follow the Modern Path to a walk on the magical side! Arcana of the Modern World explores the different ways to incorporate the use of magic in a modern-style RPG genre. Building on the foundations of the Modern Path: Heroes of the Modern World. To compliment the Modern Hero class, there are new feats, traits, trainings, & difficulties; along with new magical Archetypes to customize the spell caster that you want to play! A major update to the just about all the old material and added: ARCANE OF THE FORBIDDEN - This setting is where magic is extremely rare and difficult to cast. This type of setting is typically what you would find in a modern “horror” setting. ARCANE HEROES - This setting is where magic is more common and what is normally found in the core rules of a fantasy based system. This section expands on the archetypes found in “The Modern Path – Heroes of the Modern World” ARCANE OF THE MIND - This setting is not so much of a magic setting but rather a system of unique mental powers called “Psychic” abilities. Very similar to the more powerful psionics found in many fantasy settings but adjusted to provide a modern approach. ARCANE OF THE SPELLCRAFTER - This setting is an alternate spellcasting system where magic is broken down into its basic form and can be applied in almost any configuration the user wishes. Also included is a free Hero Lab’s dataset that can be found in your Hero Lab’s software “Find Updates” section.
Follow the Modern Path to a walk on the magical side! Arcana of the Modern World explores the different ways to incorporate the use of magic in a modern-style RPG genre. Building on the foundations of the Modern Path: Heroes of the Modern World. To compliment the Modern Hero class, there are new feats, traits, trainings, & difficulties; along with new magical Archetypes to customize the spell caster that you want to play! A major update to the just about all the old material and added: ARCANE OF THE FORBIDDEN - This setting is where magic is extremely rare and difficult to cast. This type of setting is typically what you would find in a modern “horror” setting. ARCANE HEROES - This setting is where magic is more common and what is normally found in the core rules of a fantasy based system. This section expands on the archetypes found in “The Modern Path – Heroes of the Modern World” ARCANE OF THE MIND - This setting is not so much of a magic setting but rather a system of unique mental powers called “Psychic” abilities. Very similar to the more powerful psionics found in many fantasy settings but adjusted to provide a modern approach. ARCANE OF THE SPELLCRAFTER - This setting is an alternate spellcasting system where magic is broken down into its basic form and can be applied in almost any configuration the user wishes. Also included is a free Hero Lab’s dataset that can be found in your Hero Lab’s software “Find Updates” section.
For us, I think our datasets is our main selling point. I do not have a background in writing, art, or programing (as many of yall have seen, lol). But, I was able to put together datasets when we released our material and it helped promote it. To be fair, our datasets are free, but that is because I kind of enjoy putting them together. It's kind of like a puzzle and it also keeps me busy and out of trouble, lol. But it is a lot of work and can be very frustrating without help. Again the HL community and HL staff are very willing to help you out and point you in the right direction.
We want to say good luck and happy to help out if you wish. We kind ran into the same issues with classes and AC. Some people like "xyz" and dislike "abc". So we kind did both, a customizable base class and archetypes for the other classes. I even got the old prestige classes working in Hero Lab. So hopefully we had all the class options coved. But as you will see, it's difficult to cover everything. We also started with DR for armor, but as it became an optional rule in the PDSRD, we just went back to the basic AC bonus and let the user decide what they want. We also have had a lot of requests for a future setting, but really it's too much material to cover by us. I was looking at the Future MSRD the other day and it covers a lot and it might help you out a bit. I think it was a good set of "generic" rules for a future setting. I really like the PL levels to help keep things a bit organized. Again, good luck and looking forward to it!
Yep, everything we do is also done with Hero Lab support. We are all kind in the same boat. With everyone's busy lives, Hero Lab, PCGen, d20Pro and other software saves a lot of time and keeps everyone on the same page. You are right, it is almost "a must have" today. But it takes a lot of time and work, especially if you don't have a background in programing. So it tends not to be cost effective. I am able to keep up our data files and I also try to include other's that are related to the setting. Because I know it's just not something everyone can afford to hire someone to do. You just kind of have to "DIY" when you can find the time. It's just not something many 3pp can afford or have time to do. So we all kind just have to help each other out when we can. With the editor in HL, if you are doing a simple input with the editor, it's fairly strait forward and not too bad. But, if you are doing something that requires a "script", it can get tricky. What I do is look around for something already scripted that is similar and try to modify it to what I need. Also the HL forums has great support and many people that are willing to help out. Also, there is great community support where people try to help out making datasets. It's at: http://www.d20pfsrd.com/extras/community-creations/hero-lab
The dataset is free and the Modern Path SRD is also free. Hero Lab:
You download Hero Lab and view and use it for free. You just can't save or print anything without a license. Modern Path SRD: http://www.d20modernpf.com/ Also, I know they are working on a PCGen Hero Lab dataset and it's all free.
New Modern Path Hero Lab updates. I got the old MSRD prestige classes working in the Modern Path dataset. So you can use them as archetypes for the various class or with the Modern Hero class or just as prestige classes. A few new weapons, armor and gear and new "PL" material. There is a check box to use the old MSRD material along with the Modern Path material. If you check that box, you get the MSRD skills, feats, rep and wealth. Hopefully there are no load errors or bugs, but if so, just let me know. The dataset is a free update within Hero Labs auto updater.
New Modern Path Hero Lab updates. I got the old MSRD prestige classes working in the Modern Path dataset. So you can use them as archetypes for the various class or with the Modern Hero class or just as prestige classes. A few new weapons, armor and gear and new "PL" material. There is a check box to use the old MSRD material along with the Modern Path material. If you check that box, you get the MSRD skills, feats, rep and wealth. Hopefully there are no load errors or bugs, but if so, just let me know. The dataset is a free update within Hero Labs auto updater.
New Modern Path Hero Lab updates. I got the old MSRD prestige classes working in the Modern Path dataset. So you can use them as archetypes for the various class or with the Modern Hero class or just as prestige classes. A few new weapons, armor and gear and new "PL" material. There is a check box to use the old MSRD material along with the Modern Path material. If you check that box, you get the MSRD skills, feats, rep and wealth. Hopefully there are no load errors or bugs, but if so, just let me know. The dataset is a free update within Hero Labs auto updater.
Yep, we do have a lot of other OGL modern data include with the Modern Path - Hero Lab files. We hope it helps support the other modern material out there, and the users alike. Our goal is to just get the ball rolling for a modern Pathfinder setting. We are way too small to do everything everyone wants. So we have tried to provide the basic framework in the hopes that others can fill in the blanks to what they want. So far it seems to be doing ok. The Hero Lab files take a lot of time, (I'm not a programmer) and good ol' dartnet helps us out with the MSRD files and he is a blessing. So we will get to other modern related material into Hero Lab and d20pro datasets. Just takes some time. And of course, it is always will be free, but please support the other 3pp material. The more support they get, the more material that will be made for everyone to enjoy.
Some of it is fairly straight forward and not too rough. d20Pro, seems very easy to do, but I'm just starting. But so far, not hard at all, mostly just adding txt. Hero Lab, it depends on what you are doing. Once you learn the basics of the editor, it can go very easy if you are just adding simple things. The challenging issues come when you need to create a script to have something do something. I am not a programmer, so it is a bit difficult to figure out what to do. I usually will search the forum for something similar. Let me know if you need any help.
We wanted to keep it versatile as possible, everyone has their own style and rule system they would like. For me I would say yes the Angel could then take the "Shared Precision" or any other ability as long as the other pre-req (ie. min level, skills, etc) are met. Keeping it open also mean the GM has to approve what is ok for the players to use. This also opens up the availability to use many other 3pp rules and systems. I hope that helps.
Very cool, glad you like the rules and the SRD is here: http://www.d20modernpf.com/ For Zombies and the Modern Path, check out Scrying Eyes Games: http://www.kickstarter.com/projects/ScryingEyeGames/welcome-to-mortiston-us a-an-all-american-zombie-ap and the Hero Lab d20Pro files are free: http://forums.d20pro.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2100 http://forums.wolflair.com/showthread.php?t=37970
Working on files for d20Pro with Hero Lab output. Still kind of buggy, but usable. I posted the beta files to the forums on d20Pro and Hero Lab. http://forums.d20pro.com/viewtopic.php?f=18&t=2100 http://forums.wolflair.com/showthread.php?t=37970 Once I get all the bugs out, I'll add the updated Hero Lab files to the auto-updater. BTW - You will needed the beta HL files posted to the forums to get the two working together. Let me know what bugs you find. At the moment, I need to find a way to add all the spells to the Modern Hero in d20Pro. Of course all the d20Pro and Hero Lab files are free and the Modern Path SRD is also free here: http://www.d20modernpf.com/
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