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thanks leohart.

Starting the BT one right now. Already done with the first item. When it is done I will throw it up on my dropbox and PM you a link

Doing the IG one probably tomorrow while I hang out at the FLGS


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So I am having a couple minor problems I can't seem to figure out

For BT you are required to have an emperor's Champ at 750 points, but may take him before there. How do I set the modifier to reflect that.

Also for commanders and chaplains, there is 2 different models in each option, can I set it they you add one or the other (but not both), but allow you everything else like options and wargear only to be added once in the catelogue, with modifers changing what needs to be changed?

ok cool thank you!

@sparkywtf: You can add a condition/modifier that increase and max_selection to 1 if there is at least 750 points in the roster.

Typically, in order to make two entries exclusive to each other, create an entry group that has max_selection 1, put these entries in there with max_selection 1.

See http://www.battlescribe.net/help-catalogueeditor.html

The main issue I have with it is that I can't figure out how to have 1 profile for a weapon, for example if I have a missile pod entry for a commander, I have to have a separate missile pod for his bodyguard and I end up with 2 profiles on my print-out.

@Davylove21: Are you using the latest edition? In the current edition, any Profile for Wargear and Weapon, ... that has the same name will only appear once in the table at the bottom.

If there's an extra space in the name, or a typoed name it'll show up twice.

leohart wrote:@sparkywtf: You can add a condition/modifier that increase and max_selection to 1 if there is at least 750 points in the roster.

Typically, in order to make two entries exclusive to each other, create an entry group that has max_selection 1, put these entries in there with max_selection 1.

See http://www.battlescribe.net/help-catalogueeditor.html

Okay I got the exclusive entries to work, I just can't seem to figure out modifiers yet. I think I will mess with them after the rest is done (and gotta get good with them when it comes to wargear! lots of terminator only options)

Also I have to give you props if you actually made your repos yourself, because I have spent 2 hours today just on the commander HQ for BT, and I still have wargear options to finish and modifiers (for later).

Nah, I based mine on the one distributed by randomhit. And my repo doesn't have wargear information and such. There is a gentleman on randomhit who has a repository with wargear and special rules fully kitted out. I only include options in my repository.

Plus, BT is a very old codex and thus its options are rather complicated.

Just tried this stuff out and it is brilliant!

sparkywtf wrote:No iOS app.

...I believe that is something they are working on and will be available very, very soon.

Thanks, Graven Games

Yup, it's awaiting apple approval as we speak...

Hopefully the full sized iPad app won't be far behind, the initial release will be for phone/touch..

Really enjoying BattleScribe. Thanks for the link!

I've been working on the Space Marines, Imperial Guard, Eldar, and Sisters of Battle (the armies we have around the house).
I'm likewise working on an Eldar Corsair data file, and have it done, and think I've ironed out the bugs.

The Space Marines are mostly done (and greatly improved over the RandomHit file, i.e. actually having weapons stats and special rules), and I have added as many FAQ'd changes and 6th updates as I can. I've likewise included the Stormtalon Gunship.

Likewise, I've added doubling of FoC choices at 2000 points, triggered by selecting additional troops and HQ choices.
The scheme mostly seems to work, but there may be edge cases.

The other three, so far, mostly just have the Fortifications added.

I think my index may not quite work right (it is Dropbox hosted), so I've sent the link to Jon to debug.

I'll provide the link, just in case:

Updated Link:
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/23999760/6e/index.xml

@Byte I should probably say that the latest version released a couple of days ago (1.12.05b) is fixed so when you click an error, it rakes you to the broken element. There's also a pile of other little fixes.

I've been making a Tau catalogue for myself because the one I acquired from randomhit was too messy.

If anyone would like it, I can upload it to a file host and share it with you. It requires a knowledge of the codex mainly because I can't get the editor to treat each suit individually in regards to its modifiers. Although now I'm thinking that if I give each suit it's own armoury section it will. Like maybe I'M not treating each suit individually. Gonna try that tonight

Jonskichov wrote:@Byte I should probably say that the latest version released a couple of days ago (1.12.05b) is fixed so when you click an error, it rakes you to the broken element. There's also a pile of other little fixes.

Thanks!


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austinitor wrote:I've been working on the Space Marines, Imperial Guard, Eldar, and Sisters of Battle (the armies we have around the house).

The Space Marines are mostly done (and greatly improved over the RandomHit file, i.e. actually having weapons stats and special rules), and I have added as many FAQ'd changes and 6th updates as I can. I've likewise included the Stormtalon Gunship.

Likewise, I've added doubling of FoC choices at 2000 points, triggered by selecting additional troops and HQ choices.
The scheme mostly seems to work, but there may be edge cases.

The other three, so far, mostly just have the Fortifications added.

I think my index may not quite work right (it is Dropbox hosted), so I've sent the link to Jon to debug.

I'll provide the link, just in case:

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ek1psxskpi076d5/index.xml?dl=1

I would like to use your catalogs. Is the link working?

I updated mine to include an option for adding an extra detachment (available at every 2000 pts). This guarantees that the requirement of FOC is always correct. I believe that this is better than automatic increment when one is choosing more than the number of troop slots, ... because it handles all edge cases.

Oh I wish for the day when we can finally have some kind of collaboration going on with these repository.

Tau (Davylove21's WIP).cat

My efforts so far. Need to add specials in but I might hold off because I'll never use one. Some things need work but if you have the codex, it's not hard.

I liked Battlescribe, but I have to admit that I liked Army Builder better - to the extent that I was willing to pay for it. I'm not sure if this got fixed or not, but honestly the biggest reason I decided to go with AB over Battlescribe was the simple fact that Battlescribe said I had an illegal list when I built my 30-man Ork Boyz mob to have 3 rokkits and a nob. Evidently having that nob instead of a 30th boy doesn't allow me to throw in a third special weapon.

Locclo wrote:I liked Battlescribe, but I have to admit that I liked Army Builder better - to the extent that I was willing to pay for it. I'm not sure if this got fixed or not, but honestly the biggest reason I decided to go with AB over Battlescribe was the simple fact that Battlescribe said I had an illegal list when I built my 30-man Ork Boyz mob to have 3 rokkits and a nob. Evidently having that nob instead of a 30th boy doesn't allow me to throw in a third special weapon.

I have not ran into that error yet..

@Locclo @ruff
Data files are really the Achilles heel of these kinds of apps (even for AB I would say, though they've had a lot more time for their data files to stabilize).

After I received a certain email I had to stop hosting data files with the application. They now get handled by various community groups. Randomhit do a fantastic job (and work really hard) to keep data files up to date and any problems usually get fixed pretty quick. Just make sure you click the update button from time to time to update your files.

One other thing, the desktop version has the editors included to create/modify/fix data files. They're pretty easy to use, so if you find a problem with a file it should be quick to fix yourself if needs be.

I've got a few things up my sleeve for making sharing data files between users a bit easier, but it needs to wait until I finish adding allies support (working on it as we speak...).

@Locclo: BS has a very nice community that is quick at fixing things. I understand that you went for AB and I respect that, but check us out once in a while, I am sure you will find many new things.

And for those errors, try pinging the guys that maintain your repository. They fix it in a jiffy.

austinitor wrote:I'll provide the link, just in case:

https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ek1psxskpi076d5/index.xml?dl=1

I can confirm that attempting to use that URL as a repository results in an error:

Errors occurred updating data files from repositories
>https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ek1psxskpi076d5/index.xml?dl=1: Error updating from repository https://dl.dropbox.com/s/ek1psxskpi076d5/index.xml?dl=1: java.lang.Exception: Could not update one or more files. There may be a problem with the repository.

Thanks for putting the effort in! I'm definitely looking forward to using the working version

I've updated the link; I guess I didn't realize I needed to make it public (color me a Dropbox newb).

Hooray! BattleScribe Mobile Pro is now available for iPod/iPhone in the iTunes Appstore!

The free version was rejected for a stupid reason, so I'm working on getting it resubmitted. I'll announce on Twitter/Google+/the website when it becomes available if you'd prefer to wait.

It's good, but there are some annoyance in the data files, like in the Ogre list it doesn't add the costs of Iron Fists and Armour per model.

It almost makes me want to demand my money back

Just downloaded it on my iPad, a slick tool and well worth the $2.99. Nice work!

For those hate'n on Army Builder a couple quick points:

- It's been available on Mac for a couple of months now.

- It's designed to be both a list builder AND a player aid, including all the quick reference you need to play the game, which is why the print outs are more detailed. However you can flip some settings for leaner print out options as well if you'd like.


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That said, it's fantastic to see a portable option like Battlescribe. Anyone working on Dust Warfare files for it yet?

Jonskichov wrote:Hooray! BattleScribe Mobile Pro is now available for iPod/iPhone in the iTunes Appstore!

Me love you long time.

@marielle Yeah there can be issues with the data files. They're community maintained (I can't host them or include them with the app for copyright reasons).

I'd suggest either notifying the people you got the file from so they can fix it, or you can fix it yourself using the desktop version of BattleScribe.

Happy to refund if you want


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@RussWakelin Woo it works on the iPad?! I... had no idea lol. Glad to hear it's OK on the bigger screen

I do plan to do a proper tablet interface at some point.

PS- to anyone hoping to use my Eldar repo (which does seem to work now), I fixed the "insufficent Aspect Warriors" issue from the Eldar Enhanced file I started from.