Easier Sheets & Blocks Creation
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Easier Sheets & Blocks Creation
User Interface (UI) / User Experience (UX) · Statblocks template creator (studio) · Created by Colonel 101
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What functionality is missing? What is unsatisfying with the current situation?
After trying to create Character Sheets & Stat Blocks for an RPG for the first time, I found it was quite difficult having to rely on values to define the dimensions of the sheets. Also, it appears that the use or JSON / CSS a nightmare for anyone who hasn't programmed in any shape or form. It seems to require learning skills that not everyone can so readily pick up even if they have the time. It appears that others may have the same problem too. Could be done on a blank 'page' similar to the whiteboards. From there it's a matter of having blocks similar to a spread sheet and entering what you want where you want, and then expanding or contracting the relevant blocks accordingly. Also, have the option at the end of the 'page' if you want to add any CSS or the like if you want.How does this feature request address the current situation?
It would help with new beginners, or those who have to rely on learning skills they will only use in specific circumstances. Another point would be having to ask others (including paying someone) to do the sheets etc for them. In some instances, it might also help with attracting other gamers to draw up sheets & stat blocks for popular games other than D&D 5e, Pathfinder, and the like into games. Or actually want to play alternative games.What are other uses for this feature request?
It could potentially be applied to other templates in a few instances to specifically modify them to the game system being run.The Team's Response
A sheet creator for simple statblocks is in the future pipeline indeed, but sheets are not simple things and the moment that calculations of any kind come into the equation things become complicated and yes require some level of mathematics/computing. These equations tend to be part of 99% of the TTRPG systems out there and this is the reason that nobody so far (including all major VTTs never even tried to do create a system of the sort. In fact most of them are more complicated than World Anvil and require much more advanced coding knowledge. For the time being...If you need a sheet to be created you can also make a feature request for that sheet here
... so people with the technical knowledge to achieve this can do it for you.
Current score
46/300 Votes · +9407 points
Votes Cast
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+300
by SleepyGolem
on 2022-11-04 03:37If there was a way to add a checkbox feature for abilities that can only be used a limited amount of time, this would help immensely in bringing in some of my more hesitant players who rely on dndbeyond which doesnt have the option to add homebrew content as easily as worldanvil.
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+300
by Korsgaard
on 2022-11-03 00:39 -
+100
by Galahad423
on 2022-11-01 14:40 -
+300
by MattTheNeb
on 2022-10-31 13:47 -
+100
by Vistyle
on 2022-10-30 04:16 -
+1
by fwalton
on 2022-10-29 23:16 -
+1
by Kat Leo
on 2022-10-29 17:50 -
-1
by A Lusty Skeleton
on 2022-10-28 22:32 -
+300
by M. A. E. Krawczyk
on 2022-10-28 11:49 -
+300
by Morgor
on 2022-10-28 04:28 -
+1
by A Frightened Orc
on 2022-10-27 22:32 -
+300
by Gilvader01
on 2022-10-27 10:14 -
+300
by Gram the maybe
on 2022-10-27 04:05 -
+100
by Royal_Vindication
on 2022-10-26 18:03 -
+300
by chewbroccoli
on 2022-10-26 18:00 -
+300
by TsunamiSesen
on 2022-10-26 18:00 -
+300
by joeygraceffa
on 2022-10-26 13:41 -
+300
by devinsxdesigns
on 2022-10-26 00:26 -
+1
by WriterV
on 2022-10-22 16:21Adding a point because I'd love this. Sadly, making a good UI for anything but the most simple sheet creation would be extremely difficult. I recommend the WA Discord server for help. If you know HTML, you can get far with Bootstrap classes instead of learning css.
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+100
by Nefelrith
on 2022-10-21 15:26The difficulty in making a sheet has prevented me from using one with my players. I think it will be very useful to users that play in non very widespread RPGs or in custom systems.
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+1
by Dracofrater
on 2022-10-21 11:47 -
+1
by Shadowedcries
on 2022-10-21 02:35 -
+300
by A Sneaky Dryad
on 2022-10-19 15:15 -
+300
by Vyxxer
on 2022-10-19 04:44Yes I very much agree. I can understandably assume it's much harder for the programers to make it easy, but ease of use would bring increased generic userbase. Not knowing how to code turns off many people.
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+300
by JpgPngExe
on 2022-10-18 21:31 -
+300
by Rayna Fairbell
on 2022-10-18 08:13 -
+1
by A Goodhearted Goblin
on 2022-10-18 02:17 -
+300
by Rains Up Games
on 2022-10-18 00:02I have no coding experience. Unfortunately I do not have the time to learn. Easier blocks and sheets would make the next steps in my game creation so much easier.
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+300
by KaptralGM
on 2022-10-17 14:36I fully agree with this! I use World anvil for my world wiki, GM notes, planning, everything except character sheets for this exact reason! I would love to get everything onto one platform as was my initial goal with moving to this platform.
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+300
by BeanMcDanny
on 2022-10-17 14:19I really like the point of asking/paying someone to make the sheets. I'd love to see this option as I can't afford to pay for the membership necessary to do it, just for one sheet design.
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+300
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+300
by xero_infinities
on 2022-10-15 19:50 -
+300
by A Filthy Devil
on 2022-10-15 14:00usability is key for stupid people like me
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+300
by amelianite
on 2022-10-15 01:12Yes! Thousand times yes! I have zero skills with JSON, and I barely understand CSS (mainly just copy-paste stuff I've seen others use or design). Being able to create statblocks or character sheets that fit your created RPG without having to learn days or months worth of JSON or CSS before starting would really be inclusive toward those who have zero understanding. It would also help those who are about to start a campaign (like a few days) and want a different look to their statblocks and character sheets without having to scramble and learn something new in time.
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+100
by Scalenex
on 2022-10-14 22:11 -
+100
by Jtheil0
on 2022-10-14 20:01 -
+100
by architectfantasy
on 2022-10-13 16:06 -
+300
by ss2020
on 2022-10-13 15:53 -
+100
by cyberpatriot
on 2022-10-13 12:52 -
+300
by Mo2ha
on 2022-10-13 02:27 -
+300
by Ratha
on 2022-10-13 01:50I agree that the current system is a nightmare for amateurs. I have almost no coding experience, so trying to figure out the current system completely killed my desire to create a homebrew RPG.
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+100
by sclark99
on 2022-10-12 14:10 -
+1
by ddaniel
on 2022-10-12 06:59I think developing this would be quite time-consuming. Good suggestion tho
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+300
by DaewomerEshe
on 2022-10-12 05:17 -
+300
by sirfancybacon
on 2022-10-12 02:49 -
+100
by soupycide
on 2022-10-12 00:54 -
+300
by Colonel 101
on 2022-10-12 00:08
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