MTScript is a custom language for writing MapTool macros which grew out of MapTool’s chat functionality. It began simply
enough as a way to roll dice. It expanded over time to the point where users create custom gaming frameworks and
convenience functions in MapTool to be used by GMs and Players alike. To get a hint of what mtScript can do, check out
the User Creations topic in the MapTool forum. To see MTScript taken to the Nth degree see
Wolph42’s Bag of Tricks which encapsulates extreme MTScripting. You’ll find support for complete RPG
frameworks for a huge number of games systems in Campaign Frameworks.
MapTool framework developers often use HTML frames and dialogs for character sheets and other interactive displays utilizing the frame() and dialog() macro functions. However, it has often been challenging to see the actual HTML code generated by MapTool.
With the release of MapTool 1.5 comes a new macro editor with syntax highlighting and code completion. You no longer need to close the editor to run a macro or save changes. The new editor features:
MTScript is a custom language for writing MapTool macros which grew out of MapTool’s chat functionality. It began simply enough as a way to roll dice. It expanded over time to the point where users create custom gaming frameworks and convenience functions in MapTool to be used by GMs and Players alike. To get a hint of what mtScript can do, check out the User Creations topic in the MapTool forum. To see MTScript taken to the Nth degree see Wolph42’s Bag of Tricks which encapsulates extreme MTScripting. You’ll find support for complete RPG frameworks for a huge number of games systems in Campaign Frameworks.