 Help from and for Alchemists |
  May 8 2015, 11:29 PM
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Mr. Johnson  Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,148 Joined: 27-February 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 8,314  |
While some of you know me as a contributor to Shadowrun rules, fiction, and universe, I also happen to be a Computer Science teacher. Today, I gave my Advanced Placement students their final project: to create an Android app that will act as a tool for Enchanters to track their alchemical preparations. I've already given them the specifications for the project, but part of my lesson plan is to change the specs part way through the project (something most programmers can relate to).
What I'd like from you is the kinds of features you'd like to see in this kind of tool. Want a time tracker? Dice roller? Cup holder? Add your ideas below and I'll use them when I'm writing my "updated" specification for my students. Thanks! |
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May 9 2015, 12:14 AM
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Man Behind the Curtain Group: Admin Posts: 14,871 Joined: 2-July 89 From: End of the Yellow-Brick Road Member No.: 3 |
I'd like to see a supply management interface including inventory, shopping lists, costs, and price paid for individual purchases... Since you're asking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif)
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May 9 2015, 03:40 AM
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Mr. Johnson Group: Dumpshocked Posts: 3,148 Joined: 27-February 06 From: UCAS Member No.: 8,314 |
QUOTE (Redjack @ May 8 2015, 07:14 PM)  I'd like to see a supply management interface including inventory, shopping lists, costs, and price paid for individual purchases... Since you're asking. (IMG:style_emoticons/default/wink.gif) Er ... for tracking alchemical preparations? |
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May 9 2015, 03:24 PM
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Prime Runner Ascendant Group: Members Posts: 17,568 Joined: 26-March 09 From: Aurora, Colorado Member No.: 17,022 |
QUOTE (Aaron @ May 8 2015, 09:40 PM) Er ... for tracking alchemical preparations? Indeed... (IMG:style_emoticons/default/smile.gif) |
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May 9 2015, 08:49 PM
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Moving Target Group: Members Posts: 448 Joined: 13-August 13 Member No.: 142,622 |
How about tracking force and how long the preparation lasts.
Also, automatically do the drain. |
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May 11 2015, 08:52 PM
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Runner Group: Members Posts: 3,283 Joined: 1-September 11 From: Seattle Member No.: 37,075 |
Echoing what PraetorGradivus said.
Also, I wouldn't mind some support for potential house rules. For example: "Instead of Alchemy being opposed by Force of the preparation, it is opposed by Force - Alchemist's Skill. Therefore, an Alchemist with an Alchemy skill of 6 casting at Force 6 or lower would roll Magic + Alchemy [Force] unopposed, but if he were to overcast to Force 12, he would be opposed by 6 dice." Obviously there are too many house rules (and too many unknowns) to incorporate them all, but maybe some requirements to make some of the values flexible/changeable rather than fixed. |
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