The category shows all the posts from the development team about the development of RPTOOLS. This includes both MapTool and TokenTool.

Object Embedded VBL

With the upcoming release of MapTool 1.4.2, GMs will be able to add a layer of Vision Blocking to stamps and tokens. This means Players will be able to see an object but that object will block all light and sight from passing through it. This comes in handy for doors, statues, vehicles, and large tokens. When combined with MapTools Macro…

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MapTool Dev/Test Version 1.4.1.6 Released

The last (hopefully) Dev/Test version in the 1.4.1 series is now available for download from http://maptool.craigs-stuff.net/test-builds/. The 1.4.1 series saw a large number of major changes which will now be rolled into the forthcoming 1.4.2 production release. We'll only release a 1.4.1.7 if more testing is required. As with all Dev/Test builds, be sure to backup your campaign before using this for a…

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MapTool Dev/Test Version 1.4.1.4 Released

The RPTools craftsmen produced a new Dev/Test MapTool version for you to try. Adventurous GMs should consider trying it in one of your games but be very sure to save a backup copy of your campaign first. There will likely be one more Dev/Test release before we increment to 1.4.2.0 so please take some time to try this version so we can catch…

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MapTool 1.4.0.5 Released

This release corrects a few small bugs affecting isometric map 'figure' stamps along with a fix for Draw Tool images. This is likely the last version of the 1.4.0.x series and represents our latest production release. Please upgrade as soon as practical. Bugfixes Resize free size figure tokens (Jagged) Fixes for Z-Order on free sized objects (Jagged) Fixes for resizing stamps…

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MapTool Dev/Test Version 1.4.1.2

BlowedUpWarning: This Build Could Blow Up!

Now that’s out of the way, going forward the numbering of builds will indicate the type of build, with1.4.<even number>.x being a stable build that will mostly be about bug fixes and maybe some small changes which don’t change campaign format or break compatibility, and

  • 1.4.<even number>.x being a stable build that will mostly be about bug fixes and maybe some small changes which don’t change campaign format or break compatibility, and
  • 1.4.<odd number>.x being development builds, which may be unstable and probably shouldn’t be used for your usual gaming unless you have adventurous players (not roleplaying adventures…). We need our community to test these builds so the Evens will be solid, we just don’t recommend using them for your weekly game. Also always make sure to save a backup copy of your campaign.

So, with that said, here are the new features.

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MapTool 1.4.0.4 Released

Time for another build with bug fixes and some features

SwatBugBug Fixes and New Features

  • Fix for math.cos(), math.sin(), math.tan(), math.acos(), math.asin(), math.atan() macro functions (Craig).
  • Added json.rolls() macro function (Craig).
  • Added json.objrolls() macro function (Craig).
  • Overdue update to the credits file (Craig).

Build Related

  • Continuous Integration using Travis CI (joshsziegler)

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MapTool 1.4.0.3 Released

We are pleased to announce the release of MapTool 1.4.0.3, now available from the Download page. MapTool 1.4.0.3 includes the following fixes, improvements, and additions. Added json.removeFirst macro function, similar to json.difference() but will only remove the first occurrence of match. e.g. json.removeFirst('[2,2,4,5,6,6,4]', '[2,6]') = [2,4,5,6,4] Fix for trailing end of line character of version string in getInfo('client') macro function. Added…

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MapTool 1.4.0.2 Released

This was a quick release to fix the tableImage() image issue which surfaced in MapTool build 1.4.0.1. This release also adds capabilities to modify the max recursion depth in function calls. Thanks to Jagged for the quick turn around time on the bug and Craig for the recursion limit change and build. Please see the Announcements thread for more details. You can…

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MapTool 1.4.0.1 Released

Great news everyone. There's a new version of MapTool available from the download page of rptools.net. The most exciting features of Build 1.4.0.1 includes some new functionality that will make drawing maps easier and new MapTool Table functions that effectively allow for global variables and image stores without resorting to dropping new tokens on a map. Look for posts regarding this…

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MapTool 1.4.0 Release

We're proud to announce the release of MapTool 1.4.0, creating a revitalization of MapTool development methodologies and direction. The MapTool application began life in 2005 when three programmers started an open source Java project as a way to connect remote friends for their RPG. It has grown in features and functionality over the last decade to include capabilities suggested by and…

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