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v2.13.0: Character Sheet Imports (Patreon)

Published:
2020-03-11 05:16:25
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2026-06
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Hello DMs!

I'm very proud to announce a much-requested update to the D&D Beyond Importer Extension. You can now import your character sheets to reference attributes, skills and saves for your players. This importer does not include any actions or traits on the character sheet, since these entries aren't standardized for viewing in a creature-style statblock. This feature might be added in the future. The updated extension will be available and should automatically update once it passes review in the Chrome and Firefox web stores.

I'd like to thank Daniel Tonon for contributions to the project this month. He's added the following features to the main app:

  • Combatant Portraits in the Initiative List
  • Accessibility improvements
  • Compact combatant layout on narrow screens and mobile

I shared an update with Patrons this month detailing my recent challenges with severe anxiety. I got an outpouring of support from so many of you. Thank you so much for this! I have always been proud to be part of the TTRPG community, which is full of kind and compassionate people who take mental health seriously. Related to this- I live in the Seattle area near the epicenter of our COVID-19 crisis, so this has weighed heavy on our community as it unfolds. If you're not already affected by this pandemic, you may be soon. Follow CDC recommendations and wash your hands!

Aside from minor bugfixes on top of this update, I'll be stepping back for a little while until things return to normal. As always, thanks for your support.

-Evan

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Evan Boone

any chance we will see spell slot tracking for the character importer like we have of the monster importer?

Victor Navone

Had a chance to test this out today and it works great! Such a time saver. Two small requests: could you move the "Level" field up to the top of the stat block? Seems odd that PC's class and level would be at the bottom. Also, could you make it include Passive Perception, Passive Investigation, and Passive Insight in the "Sense" category? I'm constantly referencing these values. Thanks!

Anonymous

Where can I find this tool?

Anonymous

Awesome update! Please, be well!

Anonymous

Thanks for this great app. Much appreciated! Great features

Anonymous

This a nice addition and I've gone up the tier to grab it. A couple of things I noticed whenever you get back to it. It would be cool if it could grab the initiative modifier. As of now, it only grabs a character's proficient saves. I hope all is going well with everything. Keep safe and healthy. Thanks.

Anonymous

Really wonderful work Evan. I just playtested Improve Initiative with a friend in my group and we are super impressed. Can't wait to use it fully on Saturday night. Stay safe and stay healthy out there!

Roger Penn

Thanks so much for making our time stuck at home so much more enjoyable! Stay well!

Rafael Llinas

Love this. Is there a way to make folders in character section like encounter section.?I have two campaigns going now and it would be great to separate player characters.

Roger Penn
>>35563863

Odd that for something called "improved initiative," one thing it doesn't import from the character sheet is the initiative modifier! Easy enough to adjust manually once you realize, but still kind of counter-intuitive. So great to see that you can select advantage (or disadvantage) on a given character. One thing that a lack thereof renders other initiative tools I've used useless. Thanks again for everything!

Evan Bailey
>>35563863

True- it imports their dexterity modifier, but not any additional modifier on top. I'll fix this oversight, thanks for pointing that out!

DMTiaslin

Love it! Although, I gotta suggest to include "all" the saving throws as well as passive perception, passive insight and the likes, that would help a lot :)