Revision as of 17:11, 14 March 2020

Intro

Advanced 2nd Edition (Simple Sheet) Character Sheet guide is intended to help DMs and Players better understand the Roll20 AD&D 2nd Edition Character sheet. The sheet was originally created by Dylan G. based on work by Stephen S. Continuing development and improvements are being implemented by Elena S. (Elena S. Roll20) and Aqua Alex (Aqua Alex Roll20). Many thanks are due to Dylan and Stephen for the wonderful character sheet that they created.

This sheet tries it's best to support all of the core AD&D 2nd Edition rules. Support for many of the optional rules from the various Complete Handbooks as well as the Player's Option series of books are also included as optional features. The sheet is actively supported by Roll20 volunteers. Please feel free to lend your support through, feedback, testing, suggestions, coding, and keeping this guide updated and helpful.

Please post questions, comments, suggestions, etc. on the most current test Game session at:
Test ADnD 2 Simple Sheet

The latest community version of the sheet can be found on GitHub, AD&D_2E If you are using the community Second Edition sheet, any updates to the sheet will be pushed automatically.

FAQ

Here are some frequently asked questions that often come up concerning the AD&D 2nd Edition Character Sheet.

Q: I don't like buttons or drop downs or roll templates or worker scripts is there a simpler sheet for AD&D 2e?

A: Yes there is a Simplified sheet with no Worker Scripts, Roll Templates, Tabs, Buttons or Drop Downs. Can see the code here: Simplified Sheet.

Q: Can I set sheet values from a macro?

A: No, you must be a Pro member and use the API to set sheet or token values from macros. If a token bar is mapped to an attribute, setting the token will update the sheet, but it will not call any custom sheet code and update secondary fields.

Q: I found a problem and wonder if anyone else found it yet?

A: Go to the AD&D 2nd Edition Test Game first to see if your issue is already being worked on. If you don't see it, follow the instructions in the next question:

Q: I found a bug, have a question, suggestion, need help, etc. regarding the AD&D 2nd Edition Character Sheet. What should I do?

A: The best resource regarding the sheet is to post to the Roll20's Character Sheets forum. Please include as much detail as possible to help isolate the bug to expedite a fix.

Q: Why can't I adjust some of the fields on the sheet?

A: There are many auto-calculated attributes found on the sheet and are depicted as number fields with a gray background. While you can adjust the "sub" attributes used to calculate these fields, you cannot adjust auto-calculated attributes directly.

Q: How will users of the AD&D 2nd Edition sheet know when the sheet is updated?

A: You can always check the bottom of the character sheet to see the latest build date and to check for announcements of upcoming changes. Updates to the sheet will be pushed automatically. There is also an announcement checkbox that if ticked will show latest changes.

Q: How do I make a (class ability, attack, feat, spell, inventory item, racial trait, trait) macro using a sheet roll?

A: Create a Macro/Ability that includes a button's name ie %{selected|button_name}. If you mouse-over the buttons it shows you what the button's name is. e.g.(To create a macro for weapon attack 0, include %{selected|repeating_weapon_$0_Attack} within your macro.) You can also drag and drop any repeating section/row button to the macro quick bar.

Q: How do I setup an animal companion or cohort or regularly summoned creature?

A: Create a new character in the campaign, and use a new sheet to record stats for your animal companion. You may find it easier to use the "NPC" tab which has a a small subset of all fields.

Q: What can I do if my sheet isn't updating some or all of the attributes?

A: Make sure you have entered the appropriate data. While the sheet does it's best to parse each field to allow only field appropriate data, illegal characters, malformed formula, etc. can cause the sheet to stop functioning. Try clearing the problematic field(s) or using "0" to see if that fixes the issue. Toggling selectors, entering a new/different value in a field, etc. can also help trigger auto-calculation. Please report any persistent issues to the AD&D 2nd Edition thread.

Changelog

Version 1.0.0

• Sheet as published by Dylan G. based on work by Stephen S.

Version 1.0.1 - Elena S.

• Added 2Edefault, 2Eattack, 2Esave, and 2Espell Templates, and the associated css code to support them.

Version 1.0.2 - Elena S.

• Added Information Header with update information and description of recent changes.
• Minor fixes to template formatting and css

Version 1.0.3b - Elena S.

• Added 2Echeck template and relevant css
• Updated Information header
• Added an attribute to the checkbox for hiding rogue skills so that it will stay hidden when checked.
• Added support for custom critical hit damage to the 2Eattack template.
• Improved handling of styles used for table headers to reduce the code footprint of the sheet.
• Added attribute Reference to the 2Espell template for placing reference of source (Aqua Alex)
  

Version 1.0.4a - Aqua Alex

• Added Dam tick box next to weapon
  • There was a bug where if you chose the Dex tick box it did not include Str damage on a thrown or missile weapon that should have it.
  • Now you tick the Str or Dex box for which To Hit bonus to use and you tick Dam box if Str Dam needs to be added to damage for weapon.
• Added worker script to Sheet
  • Calculates all derived attribute values for attributes only on change of attribute
  • Calculates Thief Skill bonuses for Dex attribute only on change of dex attribute
    

Version 1.0.4b - Aqua Alex

• Added 2Einversecheck template and relevant css
  • This is the reverse of 2Echeck template so if roll is Less or equal to the TARGET it is a FAIL

Version 1.0.4c - Aqua Alex

• minor fixes
  • Made some minor fixes to the sheet

Version 2.0.0 - Aqua Alex Since this was a lot of changes I decided to make the version 2.0.0

• fixed bug in css - .charsheet input.sheet-* was inserted twice in stead of .charsheet select.sheet-*
• added some missing HTML tags and formatted for easier reading
• fixed formatting on some 2espell properties
• added optional tag to 2espell property '{materials=xxx}'- to show Spell Materials
• added new roll Template for Protection Scrolls - 2Eprotscroll
• added attack and AC penalties for movement
• changed the weight fields for gear and the coin fields to numeric fields
• added new fields for total weight / total weapon weight / total gear weight
• fixed worker script where 0 was inserted into fields instead of +0
• fixed worker script - corrected the Find Remove Traps dex adjustment
• improved worker script so strength is used to populate max weight per movement category
• added workerscript to calculate total gearweight from individual gear
• added workerscript to calculate total weaponweight from individual weapons
• added workerscript to calculate total weight from weapon and gear weights
• added TheAaronSheet script
• New Spell Tab
  • List Number of Available Spells per Level
  • Spell Book
    • Memorised Tick Box
    • Type of Spell
    • Spell Name
    • Casting Time
    • Initiative Roll Button
    • Macro name
    • Cast button that uses the macro name
  • Scrolls
    • Type of Scroll
    • Scroll Name
    • Casting Time
    • Initiative Roll Button
    • Macro name
    • Cast button that uses the macro name
  • Spell Notes

Version 2.1.0 - Aqua Alex

• fixed bug in weight calculations - weight did not always add correctly and decimal values where ignored
• added PC THAC0 field to top section (above HP)
• increased size of Range field in Weapons table
• Spell/Scroll Macro Name now does not auto add #, so please add # (collection Macro) or % (Charactersheet Macro) infront of macro name for Button to work
• added more fields to the spell tab
  • Equivalent Priest Casting Level
  • Equivalent Wizard Casting Level
  • Priest Spheres - can choose None, Major or Minor
  • Wizard Schools - can choose General, Opposed or Specialist
  • Spell Book Pages Field
  • Add Times Memorized and Cast as two new fields for each spell
  • Add Cast Lvl as field for Scrolls - The level a scroll is cast at

Version 2.1.1 - Aqua Alex

• Can now hide the Priest and/or Wizard section of Spell Tab

Version 2.1.2 - Aqua Alex

• Fixed the Bend Bars & Open Doors check for Exceptional Strength

Version 2.2.0 - Aqua Alex

• Added Translation Capabilities as per i18n

Roll Templates

Roll templates use a combination of html, css, and macro commands to format output to chat. While the HTML, CSS and sheet-roll button macros are written into the sheet, DM's and player's can utilize custom macros either within the macro-text found within the sheet or from ability macros used outside of the sheet. There are currently five different templates written into the AD&D 2nd Edition sheet: 2Edefault, 2Eattack, 2Echeck, 2Esave, and 2Espell.

Roll templates must declare the roll template used ie &{template:<template name>} and follow the syntax {{<propertyname>= <value>}} Property names that are defined within the roll template will follow the formatting and logic as given in the template.

2Edefault Properties

The header of the new 2Edefault template displays the same "name" property as the standard default template, and you can now optionally add a "subtitle" which will also display in the head of the template centered beneath the name in a reduced font size (8pt). To use the new subtitle property simply add {{subtitle = <value>}} to your macro.

The information displayed in the body of the template, as in the standard default template, uses the allprops() helper function with several specific exclusions. What all props does is allow you to create a custom property in a roll template by simply typing what it's called into the template. This typically looks like {{<user defined key> = <user defined value>}} The template then creates a table row with two columns in the template and displays the key on the left and the value on the right. You can create as many custom properties as you like! The specific exclusions in this new template are the predefined properties of desc, desc1, desc2. These will cause the template to display the value assigned to them in a single cell that spans both of the template columns, as well as reduce the font size slightly and align the text to the left. Since this template contains both the <name> and <allprops()> properties any macro you currently are using can be converted to use the new template styling by simply changing the template call from default to 2Edefault. That's it, your macro will now display using the new template to determine it's styling in chat.

&{template:2Edefault}

2Edefault example

2Eattack Properties

This is a graphical template used to resolve attacks in one simple display. It includes properties to display who is making the attack, the target of the attack, what weapon was used, the AC that the attack will successfully hit, and damage vs both Small/Medium targets and Large targets. It also includes support for custom critical hit damage.

&{template:2Eattack}

2Eattack example:

2Echeck Properties

This template is used to perform Ability, Proficiency, and Rogue Skill checks. It uses logic built into the template to determine success or failure based on the information provided in the macro calling it.

&{template:2Echeck}

2Echeck example:

2Einversecheck Properties

This template is the inverse of the 2Echeck. If a roll is equal or less than the target it is a FAIL!

&{template:2Einversecheck}

2Einversecheck example:

2Eprotscroll Properties

This template is used to cast Protection Scrolls.

&{template:2Eprotscroll}

2Eprotscroll example:

2Esave Properties

This template works in a similar manner as the checks template. It uses the values for the roll result and the target number based on the macro input. It performs a logical comparison to determine whether the saving throw is a success or failure and clearly displays the result, showing both the relevant target number and roll result for verification.

&{template:2Esave}

2Esave example:

2Espell Properties

This is another completely new template for displaying spell statistics and effects. It includes fields for all of the standard spell attributes including Spell Level, School, Sphere, Components, Casting Time, Range, Duration, Area of Effect, and Saving Throw, as well as a description of the spell's effects. Additionally there are optional properties for quick display of Damage and damage type, as well as Healing.

&{template:2Espell}

2Espell Examples:

Additional Resources

ADnD 2nd Edition
ADnD 2nd Edition Character Sheet
ADnD 2nd Edition Simplified Character Sheet
ADnD 2nd Edition Spell Macros

Additional Help

Some places/people to ask for further help

• Wiki
• [Forums]
• [Elena-SheetAuthor]
• [Gargamond-Token Action System Creator/Scripter]
• [Alex-SheetAuthor/Scripter]
• [Aaron-Scripting-Genius]

Copyrights

All reference to copyright material is not intended to infringe on any copyright. Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 2nd Edition and related materials are copyrighted and owned by Wizards of the Coast.