Announce SR4 Programs Here Options

[Adam]

Hi folks,

I'm trying to keep on top of the new programs released for SR4. Please post program announcements [such as new releases, updated releases, etc] in this thread. This includes stuff like auto-calculating spreadsheets, web apps, etc.

If you could stick to a simple format it would be great:

Program Name
Platform/Operating System Required
Short Description of what it does
Link to where you can get it.
Link to another forum thread that discusses the program.

Please, no discussions -- just announcements. Additionally, announcements will be deleted when they are no longer relevant. That is, when you announce version 1.1 of YourCoolApp, I'll delete the announcement to version 1.0, so only the latest update shows up.

[johnsoga]

A group has been formed to begin creation of a 4th edition shadowrun character generator. It will be written in C# and it will use the extreme programming developement process. We will post a shedule once one is written. You should be able to expect a release aprox every 3 weeks until the project is complete. If you are interested in coding just email.

Program Name: Shadowrun 4 Edition Character Generator (SR4CG)
Platform/Operating System Required: Win2000, WinXP, Linux
Description: Character generator for 4th edition rules.
Project Link: www.sourceforge.net/projects/sr4cg

[Daegann]

> ShadowDice SR4
v1.0

For Windows

This is a Dice roller. You can do normal test or opposed or even extended.

To get it :
Shadowdice

Dumpshock thread :
Dumpshock Topic

> Daegann

[Shemhazai]

Edit: This file is no longer hosted online.

[Daegann]

> Daegann's Character Generator for SR4
v 1.1

for Windows

This is a CharGen... you can save your character as well as export them in html to print them.

To get it :
Daegann's CharGenSR4

Dumpshock thread :
Dumpshock topic

[Edit 23/10 : Version 1.1]

> Daegann

[Dashifen]

SR4 Dice Roller

for Windows but it's in Python so it can be run on Macs and Linux you'll just have to do it yourself.

Download from: shadowrun.dashifen.com

Dumpshock Thread

[Wizdoc]

SR4 Excel Character Creator Spreadsheet

Pretty complete version for creating characters for Shadowrun 4th edition. Intended for offline play, so it prints out a nice character sheet that resembles the one in the book.

It has been reported to work in Open Office, so having Excel is not a requirement.

Dumpshock Development Thread

See the last post for the latest version.


Wizdoc

[ismodred]

I have several tools that our group uses.


Character Dossier - A 20+ page character sheet

Character Sheet - A 4 page character sheet

Combat Scratch Pad - GM Tool to keep track of Multiple Bad Guy Stats during the game


Item Code Generation Table - Want to give the players an Inhaler of mystery gas? Well this is for you!!


SR3 to SR4 Converter - Quick little Microsoft Excel program that aids in the conversion of SR3 stats to SR4

Lycanthrope ( Werewolf ) Rules - Lycanthropic rules for playing werewolves, werebears, and such in Shadowrun

[NeoJudas]

Dice Roller Options/Inquiries-

I couldn't find a forum to make requests, so I'm dropping this one here. The group here is looking for SR4 dice roller programs that can be run on two platforms;

Palm/PDA
Cell Phones (XML/Java?)

Anyone know of such little gadgeteer/monsters for this?

[TheGothfather]

I've got an SR4 Dice Roller. Please bear in mind that this is my first attempt at coding. It does keep track of the Rule of 6 if Edge is used, as well as the Rule of One. No support yet for Opposed or Extended tests yet, but maybe in a future release.

Go here.

[Zeitgeist]

Name: Rigger Buddy v0.09
Platform: Excel 2003 or later

Rigger Buddy is an in-depth vehicle and drone builder for 4th Edition.

You can find its thread here.

[Valos]

[dog_xinu]

[blakkie]

This just in: Aaron rocks! Not only does he share a name with my youngest brother, but he's hosting the new home for lastest version of the SR4Chargen file. 8)


SR4Chargen - UPDATED RELEASE

Operating Platform:
Requires the ability to open an Microsoft Excel XLS file. Does function with Open Office 2.0 (NOTE: That is it did function with OO prior to this last update. I haven't tested the latest interation yet, but don't expect any issues. Please let me know, good or bad, if you happen to use it in OO.)

Description:
Spreadsheet for creating characters. Includes support for all awakened types, technomancers, cyber/bio, cyberlimb capacities, and negative/positive Qualities. The design is mainly aimed at character creation as opposed to character maintenance. It also supports a couple of house rules I happen to like, but they are clearly marked and have obvious controls to turn them on and off.

Latested update includes support for Street Magic. There is also support for a house rules wealth and contact sub-system currently being worked on privately. However I will not be circulating the actual underlying rules till more actual gameplay testing is done.

Download it here.

Version Control:
Date above Legend at the top right Main_Sheet now reads "2006/Oct/4".

Known Issuses:
When openning with Open Office 2.0 you may get a warning that the file contains a macro. It does not, and you get no such warning with Excel. Looked into how to resolve it and it seemed to involved rebuilding the entire sheet. Sorry, you'll just have to live with the spurious message for now if you use Open Office.

[LordDarrian]

Here is another dice roller for SR4, but this is web-based: ShadowDice

It is written in Javascript, so everyone can see the source. Don't poke holes at it, it is just something I knocked together a while back.


Also, here is an MIDP 2.0 compatible version of ShadowDice for Windows Mobile 5.0-based devices: ShadowDice Mobile

The JavaME source is available at that URL, but I am not going to support anyone who wants to use it. It took me quite a while to get the program working on my HTC TyTN-based mobile phone, and you might find it is an interesting learning curve to get it working on your own mobile device!


I'm sorry if I have conflicted with somebody else's program name, but I wrote this months ago and have only just got around to putting it on the internet. I can't be bothered to change all the little details! ;)

[Blade]

SR4 Light
(Works on Windows but you can find instructions on how to get it on other OSes in the readme.)

SR4 Light converts Shadowrun PDF into light HTML files while keeping the original formatting, to allow browsing on mobile devices which have trouble with big PDF files.

Download (temporary) : http://rapidshare.com/files/20962594/SR4light.zip.html
Thread : http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=16925

[Veggiesama]

Most aren't exactly "programs", but they are still useful SR4 game aides:
http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?act=...=ST&f=3&t=18083 (main post w/links)

VegPacket
- huge PDF that's useful as an ingame reference sheet for common activities (great for newbies)
NPC Sheets
- customizable OpenOffice/Word sheets for NPCs
Miniature Movement House Rules
- my own adaptation of SR4 to minis (PDF)
Grunt & Lieutenant Creation Guide
- baseline guidelines for making throw-away NPCs (PDF)
OpenRPG+
- I wrote the SR4 initiative tool and SR4 diceroller, both included in the program (requires python, works on most OSs, instructions on site)
PBWiki
- wiki version of SR4 character sheet (free hosting, copy&paste design)

[VVerevvolf]

SR4W
JRE 6.2 or higher required! Click here to get the latest JRE.
Helps you to organize your groups' characters and includes ranged/melee combat calculators as well as a defense calculator and a random loot generator.
Download here (username: dstest | password: sr4w)
Discussion Thread

[Nightwalker450]

SR4 Character
Excel - Macros Need to be Enabled
Shadowrun Character Generator, many things are automated. This is a continuing work in progress, so feedback is appreciated to get as much into it as I can.


Download: http://skitzinc.wikispaces.com/Files
Forum: http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=20075

[fulcra]

Online Roller
Handles standard roles, incorporates edge rules, handles extended tests. Save/load roll histories.
http://www.otherrealm.net/sr/
Discussed here: http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?show...7&hl=roller

[Lilt]

Lilt's PHP Dice Roller
Requirements: Any web browser
Server-side dice roller, extensive shadowrun options, plans to extend it to run on social networking sites
Link: Lilt's PHP Dice Roller
Discussion: Dumpshock thread

[Lilt]

Lilt's Gaming Dice Server and Database
Requirements: Web Browser
Dice server with roll linking and searchable database (including IP logging), handles Shadowrun 3 and 4 dice (Including both versions of the Rule of Six) and tracks open high rolls (in SR3 mode) and Hits/Glitches (under SR4). It can also track thresholds, roll multiple sets of similar dice, and is configurable to roll dice for many other systems.
Links: Lilt's Apps (Lilt's Gaming Dice Server, Lilt's Gaming Dice Database)
Discussion: Dumpshock thread

[Xerxos]

A quick and dirty Advanced Lifestyle Helper:

Download here

[cndblank]

One more time

Announcing SR4 Grunt Builder version 1.1, an Excel 2003 spread sheet, that can quickly put together the all the combat information for two grunt squads (each w/ the lieutenant). Everything you need to run a non magical combat. Includes Armor Dice Pools, Weapons, Defensive Pools, and ammo effects on one sheet of paper.

You can see the final sheet (1/2 of a page) at http://groups.google.com/group/SOTASR4/web/squad-builder
It is black and white and fuzzy from being reduced enough to put it on the page.

This speeds up game prep to no end when you can enter a few stats and skills then use pull down menu to select some weapons and armor.
It also makes combat go much faster because every thing you need is right on the sheet.

It is still a work in progress, but should prove very helpful.
Suggestions are welcomed.


This is designed to let a busy GM quickly whip out the opposition and have every thing he needs to run the combat.
Set the base stats, set the metahuman race, set the weapons, then set the skills.
Then add any mods to stats, skills, and weapons.

The Weapons are laid out for easy use during a combat (Weapon name, Dice Pool, Damager, AP, Recoil Compensation, Capacity, Armor type and so on.
The Defense and Armor pools are all laid out on the left edge.
So pick the weapon, roll the dice, give the damage with the AP mod to the armor and go on.

Most things have a Mod field so you can adjust stuff quick and easy.

Use the Build sheet to build the squad and the Grunt Sheet to view and print it.

The next project is to do the same for spellcasters.


Go to http://groups.google.com/group/SOTASR4/files


The spread sheet is SR GruntBuilder7 2003.xls





SR Grunt Builder7 2003.xls

Also http://sotasr4.googlegroups.com/web/SR+Gru...ilder7+2003.xls

You can also click the following link, but will get a Google Found and will have to click that link.

2007 Excel version to follow.



The following Grunt Squad Sheets are ready for use in the SOTA Files section.

Most of them are from the main book.

Humanis 0 and Gangers 1.xls

Corp Security 2 and Lonestar 3.xls

Rusted Stilettos 3 and Wannabe Samurai 3.xlsm

Triad Posse 4 and Red Samurai 5.xls

[bofh]

Program Name: Javascript Work Sheets
Platform/Operating System Required: Web browser with Javascript support
Short Description of what it does: Four combat worksheets and other test sheets from pavao.org done in Javascript
Link to where you can get it: http://www.shadowrun.us/sr4/cheat
Link to another forum thread that discusses the program: http://forums.dumpshock.com/index.php?showtopic=23655

Carl