Character Builder Lite

[LrdSlvrhnd]

I've just updated as mentioned in the OP and when I am looking at dragonborn in the race dropdown it shoes mod of -8 to all stats and on the stat allocation page it gives me their base stat as 6 for everything. Is this showing incorrectly or is it just me?

It shows accurately for me, at least with changing a current build (haven't tried a new build).

[EllisDee37]

I've just updated as mentioned in the OP and when I am looking at dragonborn in the race dropdown it shoes mod of -8 to all stats and on the stat allocation page it gives me their base stat as 6 for everything. Is this showing incorrectly or is it just me?

Sounds like your Races.txt data file is still the old version, which probably means that all your data files are the old version. Check to be sure that the txt files in the Data folder are dated March 17-19th. (Except Classes.txt, ReadMe.txt and Exceptions.txt, which didn't change.)

[Pyyro_del_Drago]

Sounds like your Races.txt data file is still the old version, which probably means that all your data files are the old version. Check to be sure that the txt files in the Data folder are dated March 17-19th. (Except Classes.txt, ReadMe.txt and Exceptions.txt, which didn't change.)

Got it, thank you very much!

[EllisDee37]

Updated April 10th, 2017


Character Builder Light (v2.2 is still current)

Data Changes

• Fatesinger Tier 6: Turn of the Tide costs 1 AP, not 2

Cannith Crafting Builder Lite v2.0 release notes:

Collectables

• All new farming data for all collectables
  • Node counts and times included for all farms
  • Average times to farm any given collectable
  • Videos (on youtube) linked for most farms
• Collectables now list a value in essences to aid in trading

Gearsets

• "Item Finished" checkboxes now properly ignores effects that are intentionally left blank

Data Changes

• Corrected recipe for Insightful Spellsight (Unbound only)

Descriptions updated by wiki crawler:

• Dragonborn Tier 2: Dragon Breath
• Drow Tier 3: Darkfire
• Elf Tier 2: Elven Weapon Training
• Season's Herald Tier 3: Nature's Warden
• Swashbuckler Tier 1: On Your Toes
• Tempest Tier 4: Elaborate Parry
• Draconic Incarnation Tier 1: Energy Sheath
• Unyielding Sentinel Tier 3: Renewal

[EllisDee37]

New version is up. Release notes in the previous post.

The character builder didn't change; it's still v2.2. There were a couple minor data changes, including a fresh crawl, but otherwise not much of note.

The crafting builder got a major overhaul. I tossed out all previous farming data for collectables and created my own farming data from scratch. This includes node counts, completion times and youtube video links. This also allows calculating collectable values, using essences as a currency. These values are now included in the detail for collectables, with links so you can see exactly how the values are calculated and also see a chart of all values for comparison. Most of the legwork of this project can be found in this forum thread.

[Jyhdif]

New version is up. Release notes in the previous post.

The character builder didn't change; it's still v2.2. There were a couple minor data changes, including a fresh crawl, but otherwise not much of note.

The crafting builder got a major overhaul. I tossed out all previous farming data for collectables and created my own farming data from scratch. This includes node counts, completion times and youtube video links. This also allows calculating collectable values, using essences as a currency. These values are now included in the detail for collectables, with links so you can see exactly how the values are calculated and also see a chart of all values for comparison. Most of the legwork of this project can be found in this forum thread.

Your work on both the character builder lite and this new crafting builder is amazing! I have been using the character builder since you released it and just tested the crafting builder. The crafting builder is the best I have used so far. Simple and effective way to map out gear. Your commitment to these programs and collecting the data necessary to make them accurate absent an API is impressive.

Do you have any plans on integrating the gear sets with the character builder to enable a "final build" screen of some sort with complete stats, etc.? I remember Ron's planner had this a long time ago, but it was removed as I imagine it was too time consuming to keep up with all the evolving gear and crafting systems. I have been using various of my own mashed up excel sheets since, but it would be amazing to see it integrated.

Thanks again for an amazing set of programs!

[EllisDee37]

Do you have any plans on integrating the gear sets with the character builder to enable a "final build" screen of some sort with complete stats, etc.?

Only partially, and not anytime soon. Before that I want to get augments added to the crafting planner, but every time I sit down to mess with that it gets way more complicated than I'd like. Still, I expect to have augments implemented at some point, if only so I can stop using excel spreadsheets.

[Zhijie]

Hello, thanks for sharing,
I use Windows 10 enterprise version
Your program cannt run,
On the contrary, another software of the same type is normal
https://github.com/DDOCharPlanner/DD...nerV4/releases

[EllisDee37]

Hello, thanks for sharing,
I use Windows 10 enterprise version
Your program cannt run,
On the contrary, another software of the same type is normal
https://github.com/DDOCharPlanner/DD...nerV4/releases

Sent you a PM.

[FreeMemory]

Hello,

I found I was unable to add Monk Henshin Mystic Tier 5 Henshin Staff Training. I also checked Enhancements.txt, but it does not seem to be there.

Thanks,

[EllisDee37]

Hello,

I found I was unable to add Monk Henshin Mystic Tier 5 Henshin Staff Training. I also checked Enhancements.txt, but it does not seem to be there.

Thanks,

Not sure how that one got by me. Thanks much for the heads up; I'll add it in next time I update the builder.

[FreeMemory]

Thanks again for keeping this going. I have one here that is rather tricky...

When taking Monk martial arts feats, the feat Spring Attack can only be taken at Monk level 6, not at Monk level 1 or 2. With pure monk, this occurs naturally as prerequisite of BAB 4 is not met until level 5. With a multi-class (which I happened to be building), the character met the prerequisites with fighter levels. At that point it can be taken as a normal feat, but Monk levels taken later still will not allow it as a martial arts feat until monk level 6. Character Builder Lite will allow "Spring Attack" to go in Monk 1 & 2 martial arts feat slots if prerequisites met, and (if possible) it needs to block that.

While trying to figure why it wasn't working in game I found this note a little late in the wiki here: http://ddowiki.com/page/Martial_arts_feats below the table I normally just click through.
"Spring Attack can only be taken as the third martial arts feat at Monk level 6. Multiclass characters taking the first or second level of Monk cannot take Spring Attack as their martial arts feat, even if they meet the prerequisites."

[the_one_dwarfforged]

idk if this is known or not, but horc pa is only granting 2 ranks in builder but should be 3

[EllisDee37]

idk if this is known or not, but horc pa is only granting 2 ranks in builder but should be 3

I wasn't aware, thanks much.

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There have been several data issues posted since the last version. I prefer releasing updates when the game gets updated, but geez, we still don't even have a first lammania preview of U36. Should I post an update sometime next week, or hold off until U36?

[LrdSlvrhnd]

There have been several data issues posted since the last version. I prefer releasing updates when the game gets updated, but geez, we still don't even have a first lammania preview of U36. Should I post an update sometime next week, or hold off until U36?

Just a data release might be good. Pretty sure we're a fair bit off from even a Lama release.

[EllisDee37]

Thanks again for keeping this going. I have one here that is rather tricky...

When taking Monk martial arts feats, the feat Spring Attack can only be taken at Monk level 6, not at Monk level 1 or 2. With pure monk, this occurs naturally as prerequisite of BAB 4 is not met until level 5. With a multi-class (which I happened to be building), the character met the prerequisites with fighter levels. At that point it can be taken as a normal feat, but Monk levels taken later still will not allow it as a martial arts feat until monk level 6. Character Builder Lite will allow "Spring Attack" to go in Monk 1 & 2 martial arts feat slots if prerequisites met, and (if possible) it needs to block that.

While trying to figure why it wasn't working in game I found this note a little late in the wiki here: http://ddowiki.com/page/Martial_arts_feats below the table I normally just click through.
"Spring Attack can only be taken as the third martial arts feat at Monk level 6. Multiclass characters taking the first or second level of Monk cannot take Spring Attack as their martial arts feat, even if they meet the prerequisites."

That is indeed tricky, in that there is not currently any logic in the builder to support that rule. It'd be fine if it were a monk-only feat like Deflect Arrows, but I have no way to limit it to Monk 6 while also allowing it for everyone else without restriction. At least I don't think I do. So for right now I'm going to have to leave this one unfixed.

I have all the other reported problems corrected and will be crawling wiki soon. Expect an update either later this morning (optimistic) or by tomorrow morning at the latest. I'll get the Spring Attack issue for monks corrected when U36 goes live. Somehow. I hope.

[EllisDee37]

Updated June 15th, 2017


Character Builder Light v2.2.1 release notes:

• You can now specify a build file as a command line parameter
• Data Changes
  • Fatesinger Tier 6: Turn of the Tide costs 1 AP, not 2
  • Unyielding Sentinel Tier 3: Endless Lay On Hands now properly recognizes Healing Hands as a valid prereq
  • Henshin Mystic Tier 5: Staff Training is no longer missing
  • Half-Orc Tier 3: Improved Power Attack has 3 ranks, not 2

Cannith Crafting Builder Lite v2.0.1 release notes:

• You can now specify a gearset file as a command line parameter
• Data Changes
  • Insightful Deadly now goes on trinkets
  • Minor corrections to various farming details (Special thanks to LrdSlvrhnd)

Compendium v1.0 NEW!

See details about this initial release over in this thread.



Descriptions updated by wiki crawler:

• Angel of Vengeance Tier 0: Ascendancy
• Dragonborn Tier 1: Hard Scales
• Dragonborn Tier 2: Dragon Breath
• Dwarf Tier 4: Dwarf Fortress
• Elf Tier 4: Skill
• Enlightened Spirit Tier 2: Resist Energies
• Half-Elf Tier 2: Improved Dilettante
• Half-Elf Tier 4: Improved Dilettante
• Half-Orc Tier 4: Raging Crush
• Harper Agent Tier 1: Strategic Combat
• Harper Agent Tier 2: Know the Angles
• Harper Agent Tier 3: Strategic Combat
• Henshin Mystic Tier 1: Mystic Training
• Henshin Mystic Tier 3: Embrace the Void
• Henshin Mystic Tier 5: Void Strike
• Pale Master Tier 5: Improved Shrouding
• Radiant Servant Tier 5: Positive Energy Aura
• Sacred Defender Tier 0: Sacred Defense
• Sacred Defender Tier 4: Spellshield Aura
• Stalwart Defender Tier 0: Stalwart Defense
• Swashbuckler Tier 3: Swashbuckling Style
• Swashbuckler Tier 3: Different Tack
• Thief-Acrobat Tier 3: Sweeping Strikes
• Vanguard Tier 5: Shield Charge
• Divine Crusader Tier 5: Celestial Champion
• Grandmaster of Flowers Tier 3: Orchid Blossom
• Grandmaster of Flowers Tier 6: A Scattering of Petals
• Grandmaster of Flowers Tier 6: Everything is Nothing
• Legendary Dreadnought Tier 6: Pulverizer
• Magister Tier 4: Sigil of Battering Spellcraft
• Shiradi Champion Tier 1: Healing Spring

[UurlockYgmeov]

AND the goodness just keeps getting creamier!

[Stoner81]

Thanks for the update m8!

Stoner81.

[luboolis]

DDO Lite Tools 2017-06-16 NEW!

Hi EllisDee,

I am a big fun of your tools and IMHO your Character builder and gear set builder are by far the best tools. However I found that after I installed the latest 2017-06-16 version of the tool I am getting the error when I am trying to open gear set files.

Th error message is a following:

Runtime error '5':
Invalid procedure call or argument

I am running it on Windows 10 (fully updated). I will try to run it under wine and let you know if it is the issue there as well.

One thing that I noticed comparing files that loads fine (Kensei Warpriest.gearset) vs one that I just created and could not load is in the Effects:

File that triggers an error:

Section: Effects

Effect: Charisma
Effect: Constitution
Effect: Dexterity
...

File that is loaded just fine:

Section: Effects

Effect: Charisma
ValidSpots: Necklace Suffix, Cloak Prefix, Ring Prefix

Effect: Constitution
ValidSpots: Necklace Prefix

...

I hope this will help to pinpoint the issue.