# Release Notes for PCGen v5.16.3

## Table of Content

- What's new for v5.16.3
- Character Changes
- GMGen known issue
- Installation
- Custom Data Sets
- Want to Help?
- Useful Links
- Change Log for 5.16.3

## What's new for v5.16.3

PCGen v5.16.3 is the third patch to PCGen 5.16. We've fixed a number of bugs that have been reported since the 5.16.2 production release, including a number in the in-built LST editor. We've also added the errata for PathFinder RPG data set and the bestiary previously distributed as a Out Of Cycle data set download, along with the following new sources:

- [Distant Horizons Games] Distinctions & Demerits
- [Distant Horizons Games] The Practical Enchanter
- [DragonWing Games] BP - Into the Green
- [Paizo] conversion sets for Curse of the Crimson Throne
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Adventure Path: Kingmaker Player's Guide
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Campaign Setting
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to the River Kingdoms
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils
- [Paizo] Pathfinder conversion sets for Rise of the Runelords
- [Paizo] Pathfinder conversion sets for Second Darkness
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary
- [Paizo] Pathfinder: Council of Thieves Player's Guide

See the Change Log for 5.16.3 for full details.

The highlights of the changes for PCGen 5.16 are listed below:

Major Changes:

- Simplified Source Loading Interface
- Automated Data Converter to update 5.14 compliant data to current syntax
- Secret GM character notes that don't export
- Improvement of performance for epic characters
- Implement Flight Maneuverability
- Allow multiple experience tables
- Add Quick Search and filtering to the Kit window
- In-built LST Editor has several bugs fixed

LST Changes:

- New LST parser and validator with rigorous error checking (first step of CDOM implementation)
- ASPECT tag for Abilities and Feats
- BONUSSTATLEVELSTARTINTERVAL tag enhancement
- FAVCLASS:CHOOSE improvements
- LEVELSPERFEAT expansion
- Allow CHOOSE to be used in races and templates
- Assigning Languages via kits

New Games:

- [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG

New Sources:

- 4e Starter Set - Install guide (Separate download)
- [Dragon Wing Games] BP - eFaeries
- [En Publishing] Elements of Magic (Revised)
- [Mongoose] Quintessential Ranger II
- [Mongoose] Quintessential Ranger
- [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne - Player's Guide
- [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 1
- [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 2
- [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 4
- [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter 6
- [Paizo] Curse of the Crimson Throne: Chapter3
- [Paizo] Legacy of Fire Player's Guide
- [Paizo] Module D0: Hollow's Last Hope
- [Paizo] Module D1.5: Revenge of the Kobold King
- [Paizo] Module D1: Crown of the Kobold King
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Character Traits Web Enhancement
- [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG
- [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG (Beta Playtest Web Enhancement)
- [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 2
- [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 3
- [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 4
- [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 5
- [Paizo] Rise of the Runelords - Chapter 6
- [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 1: Shadow in the Sky
- [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 2: Children of the Void
- [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 3: The Armageddon Echo
- [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 4: Endless Night
- [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 5: A Memory of Darkness
- [Paizo] Second Darkness - Chapter 6
- [Paizo] Second Darkness Player's Guide
- [Paradigm Concepts] Forged In Magic
- [Reality Deviant] Critical Feats
- [Skirmisher] Nuisances: Director's Cut
- [Distant Horizons Games] Distinctions & Demerits
- [Distant Horizons Games] The Practical Enchanter
- [DragonWing Games] BP - Into the Green
- [Paizo] conversion sets for Curse of the Crimson Throne
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Adventure Path: Kingmaker Player's Guide
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Campaign Setting
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to the River Kingdoms
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils
- [Paizo] Pathfinder conversion sets for Rise of the Runelords
- [Paizo] Pathfinder conversion sets for Second Darkness
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary
- [Paizo] Pathfinder: Council of Thieves Player's Guide

For full details of the new changes in this release, see the Change Log .

Note: This software uses trademarks and/or copyrights owned by Paizo Publishing, LLC, which are used under Paizo's Community Use Policy. We are expressly prohibited from charging you to use or access this content. This software is not published, endorsed, or specifically approved by Paizo Publishing. For more information about Paizo's Community Use Policy, please visit paizo.com/communityuse. For more information about Paizo Publishing and Paizo products, please visit Paizo.Com.

James Dempsey for the PCGEN Team -- 18 August, 2010.

## Character Changes

Most Characters from the 5.14 series of PCGen should load seamlessly in 5.16.3. Characters created in the Modern gameMode will be effected by changes made to the Occupations feature. Due to refinements to the Ability Object we have reconfigured the Occupations feature. Newly created characters will see no differences but when existing characters are opened PCGen will report that the Occupation Ability and the associated skill abilities cannot be found. The fix is simple however, simply note what abilities are missing and go to the Background tab and reselect your choices.

## GMGen Known Issue

There is a known issue with GMGen when used on a Macintosh. In the Initiative Tab when running a combat when you select any character other than the one whose turn it is and click the Damage or Heal buttons the character whose turn it is becomes selected and the damage is applied to him instead of the character which had been selected.

A solution has not yet been found but fortunately there is a simple work-around. The problem will only manifest when using the System Look and Feel, you can change the Look and Feel by going to Preferences/Appearance/Look and Feel and changing it to Java before activating GMGen and then it will work as it should.

## Installation

### Prerequisites

Java 5. PCGEN 5.16.3 is not compatible with Java 1.4.x and it is NOT SUPPORTED. To get the latest version of Java, go to java.com.

### Important Warning

If you have custom data created using either the LST Editor, or the my_dataset example files, it is very important that you read the Upgrading PCGen documentation before installing your new version of PCGen.

### Instructions

Please see the Installation Documentation for information about installing PCGen.

### Read the doc!

Please make sure you read the docs to familiarize yourself with the changes. You can access it from docs/index.html located in the PCGen directory.

### Download PCGen

- pcgen5163_full.zip (PGP Signature):
  everything including GMGen and PDF
- pcgen5163_partial.zip (PGP Signature):
  everything except GMGen and PDF
- pcgen5163_win_install.exe (PGP Signature):
  the full package bundle in an easy to use installer for Windows
- pcgen5163_mac_install.dmg (PGP Signature):
  the full package bundle in an easy to use installer for Mac (distributed as a disk image)

## Custom Data Sets

PCGen provides two simple ways of adding your own data, these are the inbuilt LST Editors and the starter data set my_dataset. If you have used these, please see the Upgrading PCGen documentation when upgrading PCGen.

## Want to Help?

PCGen is an open source project. Anyone who wants to contribute whether it is Java programming, data set programming, documentation, helping new users, general cat herding, massage, walking the dogs, etc. is very welcome.

If you want to help drop a mail to Eric Smith (maredudd@blackroot.org) or Eddy Anthony (eddyba@mindspring.com), or simply post a message with the title "I Want To Help" in one of the mailing lists (and may the gods have mercy on your soul :-).

## Useful Links

- The project home page:
  http://pcgen.sourceforge.net
- The project Wiki:
  http://pcgen.wiki.sourceforge.net/
- The Yahoo main mailing list (for help and feedback):
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen
- The Yahoo LstHelp mailing list (for help with making your own data files):
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCGenListFileHelp
- The SourceForge pcgen-dev mailing list (for code monkey talk about the development):
  http://sourceforge.net/mailarchive/forum.php?forum_name=pcgen-devel
- The Yahoo pcgen_experimental mailing list (for the data monkeys with new ideas/problems):
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_experimental

## Change Log for 5.16.3

## New Data Source Development

- [NEWSOURCE-2] - [DragonWing Games] BP - Into the Green
- [NEWSOURCE-4] - [Distant Horizons Games] The Practical Enchanter
- [NEWSOURCE-5] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Campaign Setting
- [NEWSOURCE-6] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Guide to the River Kingdoms
- [NEWSOURCE-7] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Companion: Cheliax, Empire of Devils
- [NEWSOURCE-8] - [Paizo] Pathfinder conversion sets for Rise of the Runelords
- [NEWSOURCE-9] - [Paizo] conversion sets for Curse of the Crimson Throne
- [NEWSOURCE-10] - [Paizo] Pathfinder conversion sets for Second Darkness
- [NEWSOURCE-12] - [Distant Horizons Games] Distinctions & Demerits
- [NEWSOURCE-13] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Roleplaying Game Bestiary
- [NEWSOURCE-15] - [Paizo] Pathfinder: Council of Thieves Player's Guide
- [NEWSOURCE-16] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Adventure Path: Kingmaker Player's Guide

### Code - Bug

- [CODE-14] - Custom Sources aren't being Saved
- [CODE-15] - Casterlevel not applying correctly
- [CODE-34] - Minor issue - Counter For number of Feat/Abilities has issue with x0 (10, 20, 30)
- [CODE-40] - Data Installer fails to read Install.lst file with accented characters
- [CODE-53] - Spell list for sorcerers missing from GMGen Initiative panel
- [CODE-57] - Data Converter does not mirror directory of converted data on output
- [CODE-64] - PCG relative file path to companion
- [CODE-75] - TYPE (Global) and ALTTYPE (Equipment) do not unparse .REMOVE.
- [CODE-77] - Domain LST FEAT token does not unparse .CLEAR
- [CODE-78] - Equipment and EquipmentModifier SPROP tokens do not unparse .CLEAR
- [CODE-79] - Template HD and LEVEL do not unparse .CLEAR
- [CODE-82] - AUTO:EQUIP Adds '0' of item
- [CODE-118] - Spell Editor: CLASSES entries do not get saved
- [CODE-119] - Experience preference is not accessible if GMGen open
- [CODE-128] - Birthday no longer persisted - backport fix for 2856884 to 5.16.3
- [CODE-130] - NullPointerException When Displaying Character - backport fix for 2845097 to 5.16.3
- [CODE-136] - Removing a level does not reduce current xp
- [CODE-137] - Spell Editor: Spell copy loses classes and domains
- [CODE-138] - Class Editor: ADD:ABILITY does not show on advanced page
- [CODE-139] - Class Editor: Errors in console on save
- [CODE-140] - Domain Editor: Spells lost on save
- [CODE-141] - Feat Editor: Errors in console on save
- [CODE-142] - Race Editor: Errors in console on save
- [CODE-143] - Skill Editor: Errors in console on save
- [CODE-144] - Spell Editor: Errors in console on save
- [CODE-145] - Template Editor: Errors in console on save
- [CODE-146] - Source Editor: Errors in console on save
- [CODE-147] - Source Editor - Cannot add PCC file
- [CODE-156] - LST Converter can get stuck at Game Mode
- [CODE-157] - LST Converter leaks memory
- [CODE-162] - ADD:CLASSSKILL on CLASS LINE does not Save to the PCG file
- [CODE-166] - CSKILL on Class Level line is ignored
- [CODE-167] - Classes Editor - Removed level entries are persisted
- [CODE-168] - Deity Editor - ITEM and PANTHEON save problems
- [CODE-169] - LST Editor: New Custom type gets added each edit cycle
- [CODE-172] - Domain Editor: Weapon prof not saved
- [CODE-173] - LST Editors: Vision tag is duplicated
- [CODE-174] - Language Editor: TYPE does not get selected
- [CODE-176] - Load Sources with PC loads incompatible and duplicate sources
- [CODE-177] - NPE - Create NPC - 20 Level Human Monk brings up several NPEs
- [CODE-181] - Race file - FEAT not adding the FEAT
- [CODE-182] - Parsing Bug in Formula
- [CODE-188] - CL not being evaluated on SUBCLASS Levels greater than Level 1
- [CODE-196] - HITDICEADVANCEMENT is not working as Documented

### Code - New Feature

- [CODE-20] - Add support for new installer extension pcz

### Data - Bug

- [DATA-41] - Shorten overly long directory paths
- [DATA-44] - SOURCEPAGES incorrect for Equipment
- [DATA-60] - Burst ~ Xeph move bonus is wrong (doesn't round TL/4 in 10*(TL/4)+10)
- [DATA-62] - [PATHFINDER] Half-Dragon template problems
- [DATA-65] - NPE error with Pathfinder Monk
- [DATA-69] - Description for Destined Sorcerer bloodline's Fated ability missing reference to AC bonus
- [DATA-71] - Animal Tricks have issues
- [DATA-72] - [Pathfinder] Barkskin spell has misplaced parenthesis
- [DATA-77] - Incorrect TYPE usage with Natural Armor
- [DATA-78] - Orc Double Axe not treated as a double weapon
- [DATA-79] - Missing Companion Creatures - Familiars, Mounts and Animal Companions
- [DATA-80] - Rhino Hide armor check penalty is wrong
- [DATA-82] - Missing Descriptions for Oils!
- [DATA-85] - Displaying Combat Styles erroneously
- [DATA-86] - [AEG] Gods Prestige Class - Line 167 - CLASS:The Returned has missing Formula for the BONUS:COMBAT|xxx
- [DATA-87] - Giants' thrown rocks have incorrect ranges
- [DATA-88] - Missing Fire Damage From Fire Giants' Thrown Rocks

### Data - New Feature

- [DATA-29] - [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG Core Rulebook Errata
- [DATA-30] - [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG Bestiary Errata
- [DATA-42] - PCGen Enhancement Re-namer utility dataset
- [DATA-74] - Add "Pathfinder RPG for Gamemasters (includes monsters)" to quick sources window

### Documentation - Bug

- [DOCS-2] - KIT - Need to mention RACE in a kit requires !PRERACE:1,%
- [DOCS-8] - Incorrect example for ARMORPROF:x for exclude
- [DOCS-16] - CHOOSE:SKILL|x|x|y example is incorrect

### Documentation - New Feature

- [DOCS-10] - SPELLMEM add DESC to the List.
- [DOCS-23] - [Publisher] Add Rite Publishing to Publisher Permissions Page