# Release Notes for PCGen v5.16.4

## Table of Content

- What's new for v5.16.4
- Character Changes
- GMGen known issue
- Installation
- Custom Data Sets
- Want to Help?
- Useful Links
- Change Log for 5.16.4

## What's new for v5.16.4

PCGen v5.16.4 is the fourth patch to PCGen 5.16. We've fixed a number of bugs that have been reported since the 5.16.3 production release. We've also implemented the Paizo Advanced Players Guide, along with the following new sources:

- [Paizo] Advanced Player's Guide
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Heart of the Jungle
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Companion: Qadira, Gateway to the East
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Companion: Sargava, the Lost Colony
- [Paizo] Pathfinder: Serpent's Skull Player's Guide
- [Rite] 101 1st level spells

See the Change Log for 5.16.4 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
- [Paizo] Pathfinder RPG (Beta Playtest Edition)

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 -- 20 November, 2010.

## Character Changes

Most Characters from the 5.14 series of PCGen should load seamlessly in 5.16.4. 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 5.16.4 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

- pcgen5164RC5_full.zip (PGP Signature):
  everything including GMGen and PDF
- pcgen5164RC5_partial.zip (PGP Signature):
  everything except GMGen and PDF
- pcgen5164RC5_win_install.exe (PGP Signature):
  the full package bundle in an easy to use installer for Windows
- pcgen5164RC5_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 5.16.4

## New Data Source Development

- [NEWSOURCE-21] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Chronicles: Heart of the Jungle
- [NEWSOURCE-22] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Companion: Sargava, the Lost Colony
- [NEWSOURCE-23] - [Rite] 101 1st level spells
- [NEWSOURCE-27] - Pathfinder Companion: Qadira, Gateway to the East
- [NEWSOURCE-29] - [Paizo] Pathfinder: Serpent's Skull Player's Guide
- [NEWSOURCE-32] - [Paizo] Advanced Player's Guide

### Code - Bug

- [CODE-127] - Initiative Tool - Duplicate PC function fails with " character has already been loaded" error
- [CODE-183] - Export rejecting INTVAL in VAR filters
- [CODE-206] - Error when trying to create a new feat with List Editors
- [CODE-214] - MOVEADD building off of base speed
- [CODE-219] - Autoload of a missing source fails with an NPE
- [CODE-234] - Familiar has too many skills
- [CODE-237] - ADD:CLASSSKILL not persisting on reload.
- [CODE-239] - BONUS:SLOTS|ROBE|-1 -> Character can always equip first item
- [CODE-241] - SERVESAS not functioning for PRERACE test with wildcard
- [CODE-242] - Raven Familiar is getting the Language Selection Pop up box twice.
- [CODE-246] - Innate Spell LONG Range displaying incorrectly
- [CODE-249] - Character TAB Preview Display - Portrait is distorted
- [CODE-280] - Crash on Launching GMGen
- [CODE-283] - Duplicate button not working
- [CODE-346] - SERVESAS doesn't working in a multipart prexxx
- [CODE-348] - GMGen:Initiative - Cannot change the name of those created with the "duplicate" function
- [CODE-351] - GMGen:Initiative - Formatting of combatant details on RHS is not clear
- [CODE-354] - PCGen no longer saves gui options correctly
- [CODE-359] - Gaslight Character won't load
- [CODE-360] - BONUS:MOVEADD|TYPE.%LIST|10 w/ CHOICE adds %LIST
- [CODE-363] - File Picker for Characters no longer remembers directories
- [CODE-364] - OUTPUTNAME:[NAME] strips all trailing parentheses
- [CODE-367] - Use of Racial KIT breaks ADD:SPELLCASTER bonus
- [CODE-369] - NPE - Applying HASTE via Temp Bonus to a Kit Shadow causes break down.
- [CODE-371] - UI vs. OS Sheets - if a FEAT / ABILITY has a COST other than (1) then the (x#) is COST * TAKEN instead of just TAKEN
- [CODE-372] - Vars attached to Domains aren't being removed from the PC when the Domain is removed.
- [CODE-376] - Batch processing of PCs failing
- [CODE-378] - SEVERE AWT-EventQueue-1 InfoSkills:1273 Saved splitpane loc of 621
- [CODE-379] - PDF export does not default to character's folder
- [CODE-381] - Export to PDF is appending '..pdf' note DOUBLE Periods.

### Data - Bug

- [DATA-43] - Arcane Strike feat error (only valid for Wizard class, not all Arcane classes)
- [DATA-75] - Tower Shield has incorrect PREFEAT usage
- [DATA-84] - Size Change Restrictions on Animal Companions are not correct.
- [DATA-91] - Rise of the Runelords Player's Guide stays Red with new "Pathfinder RPG for Game Masters" source selected
- [DATA-95] - Monsters' Energy Drain showing 0 levels
- [DATA-97] - [RSRD] Treasure KITS have incorrect percentages
- [DATA-98] - Missing 2 7th level scrolls
- [DATA-99] - Energy Resistance (EPIC FEAT) works wrong
- [DATA-108] - [RSRD] KEY:BIND instead of KEY:BLIND
- [DATA-115] - [SRD/RSRD] Dragon natural attacks: Tail Slap damage bonus wrong -- Summary: All Damages are having an issue, must investigate this.
- [DATA-119] - Divine Rank 0 being granted abilities it shouldn't have
- [DATA-122] - Shadowdancer does not receive Shadow Illusion ability at 3rd level
- [DATA-123] - Missing Spelllike abilities for Devils
- [DATA-124] - Cannot select Weapon Focus (Grapple)
- [DATA-127] - Precise Strike is incorrect
- [DATA-130] - PFRPG Core & APG conflicts
- [DATA-131] - PF character trait web enhancement & APG pccs need cross-precluding
- [DATA-132] - PF Cheliax, Sargava & 2nd Darkness need to allow APG as precursor
- [DATA-133] - PF APG & Bestiary conflicts
- [DATA-134] - PF APG Elf immunity basic racial trait not correctly removed
- [DATA-135] - Animal companions race names typos
- [DATA-136] - Cheetah companion sprint left incomplete
- [DATA-137] - Pathfinder Couatl not getting assigned spells. Missing Class.
- [DATA-138] - Pathfinder RPG for Gamesmasters does not conflict PFCR & PF Bestiary
- [DATA-139] - Animal tricks displayed twice in Pathfinder.
- [DATA-141] - Typos & illegal characters in racial favored class abilities
- [DATA-142] - PF APG: Errors in racial favored class bonuses in some PRECLASS entries
- [DATA-147] - PFCR unconstructed references from Improved Familiar abilities
- [DATA-148] - PF APG: Typo in KEY for Expert Acrobat archetype ability
- [DATA-149] - PFCR: Typo in implementation of Camouflage archetype var

### Data - New Feature

- [DATA-34] - Have Magical Knack trait increase Caster Level of Choice
- [DATA-39] - Add Advanced Creature (Horse) template to the Pathfinder data set
- [DATA-46] - Finish Kit Work - Skills in 'Into the Green"
- [DATA-68] - 5.16 & Trunk Review with Improved Error Catching
- [DATA-83] - Standardize Armor Types and Usage.
- [DATA-107] - Please change the barbarian rage AC penalty to a variable
- [DATA-118] - [PF] Abilities for diseases and infections
- [DATA-120] - [Pathfinder] Bestiary: Spider attack bonus with web off
- [DATA-121] - Divine Ranks do not implement the speed table
- [DATA-126] - Fix Magic Vestment so Armor or Shield is the choice, but leave the main spell alone
- [DATA-129] - Allow Larger Weapon Wielding
- [DATA-143] - PF APG: More descriptive names for racial favored class bonuses
- [DATA-144] - PF APG Subdomains implementation
- [DATA-145] - Add Improved Familiar choices
- [DATA-146] - PFCR: Missing Imp & Quasit Improved Familiars

### Output Sheets - Bug

- [OS-10] - HTML OS not showing Portraits
- [OS-18] - OS PDF doesn't cap at 4 iterations
- [OS-22] - Deflection and Dodge bonus - Displayed incorrectly on several Preview panel sheets.
- [OS-30] - Portrait not displaying in Character Sheet tab
- [OS-34] - When Skills and/or Ability Stats exceed a certain number, it pushes anything beyond the beginning items to a second page.

### Output Sheets - New Feature

- [OS-17] - Add BIO section to preview.html
- [OS-28] - [PF] "Afflictions" block to cover madness, diseases, infections, etc.
- [OS-29] - Display Archetypes on OS
- [OS-33] - Add Animal Tricks OS Block to selected html/text sheets