RPGsuite 2.7 Released!

Wow!  It’s been a little while since we last posted, but not to worry, that because we’ve been very hard at work.   On Thursday 4th RPGsuite released version 2.7 of our DCS and TCG software.   There’s a large list of improvements and new features.  We are glad to be able to incorporate so many suggestions and so much feedback in this previous release.  Some features which have been long awaited for include:

  • Editable High Resolution PDF character sheet generation form the TCG.
    • Both in Color and B&W
    • Organization of skills by Cascade Parent skill on the output character sheet
    • There is now enough space for all skills on the PDF character sheet
    • Psionics Talents now correctly output and are emphasized properly on the PDF skills sheet.
  • Big improvements in download capability for folks with under 10Mbps internet bandwidth.
    • Everyone should now be able to download all content regardless of where you are in the world.
      • 5 hours is given by the system to download content.
  • Faster log in times
  • Armor values are now automatically added to Armor field on the “Damage Screen” of the DCS
  • Stats automatically recalculate when Augments which effect them are added or removed
  • University Event #10 now correctly resolves
  • Manual Dice Rolling (Ctl ~) is now fully functional!
    • Manual entry of an event number now corresponds to the given event in the core book
  • Fixed a bug in Quick Character so Quick Character always returns a living character and no longer hangs.
  • and many more.  Please see the details on the download page for more information.

Space Ninja Gag Career!

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This is our “Foolish April” surprise career! It’s a gag, and is no way serious.  Hang on to your suspenders of disbelief,  grab your sense of humor, and welcome in the SPACE NINJA!  BTW, you might expect that a “Foolish April” surprise would happen in April, and that’s just what the Space Ninja’s want you to think.  This way they can catch you off guard in May!

It has long been the responsibility of the Imperial Navy to suppress piracy wherever it rears its ugly head. A thousand years of this mission has led to the evolution of a special breed of warriors to do just that. History has taught us that the only thing more powerful than a Space Pirate is a Space Ninja!

 

Super secretive and stealthy the general public was, until recently, unaware or their existence. Space Ninjas are rumored to have stowed away aboard some of the first star-faring ships following their natural enemies, 1980’s pirates, to the stars.

This product contains a brand new human model, the Ninja, complete with black ninja gear and 1950’s space helmet. It also contains one career, the ninja, with 3 specializations, the traditional Shadow Ninja, the deceptive Pirate Ninjya, and the modern Cyninja, a cybernetic assassination machine. All of these are available in the TCG client and DCS. As a special bonus, purchase of this gag content comes with a bonus PDF detailing the career including, all of its events, mishaps, ranks, skills and the like.  This does actually include an avatar of a space ninja (as seen in the picture.)

Career Mishap Example

Complete Mission Failure!

You completely failed your mission! To atone for this you must speak with your ancestors…personally. Luckily your mom lives in a nearby suburb. You spend the remainder of your term sorting her attic, attempting to keep her from shrinking your uniform in the wash. You get cat hair on your ninja mask. Gain Mr. Fluffikins as a rival, and lose one Soc.

Sample Career Event

Save The Day?

Your skillful ninja exploits lead to the destruction of a nefarious pirate band and the rescue of their hostages.  Amazed at your martial prowess, the former hostages idolize you and vow to follow in your footsteps. You accept praise from your colleagues, being automatically promoted, and then quickly divorce yourself of the whole thing, before the pajama wearing wannabees become a lingering embarrassment.

Enjoy!

Updated Software (2.63)!

Hello RPGsuite users

We know it’s been a while since you heard from us. We’ve been very busy putting out the latest update: RPGsuite 2.63! We’re so pleased to be sharing this update with you. It’s been a long time coming, and we can’t wait to get your feedback. Remember, you can always reach us at [email protected].

Why should I get 2.63?

Glad you asked! RPGsuite 2.63 has some major changes (scroll down for details). Highlights include much shorter download times, fixes to the interface that will make everything more usable, and automatic updating. Yes! The new RPGsuite Launcher will automatically update the TCG and DCS. You won’t have to trawl through your downloads page trying to figure out if you have the latest edition! And don’t worry, everything will still work offline after the first time you download and run the software.

The Launcher also means that when you first download RPGsuite from our site you only need to download one file. It doesn’t matter what bundles or pieces of software you’ve purchased. One file.

Okay, but how do I get 2.63?

It’s very simple! First, uninstall the previous version of the software. This is the last time you’ll ever have to do this: the automatic updater will take care of it from now on. Then, go to our new downloads page and grab the version for your operating system. When it’s finished downloading, run the file.

That’s it!

If you want to continue to use RPGsuite it’s best to do this sooner rather than later. Once we push 2.63 to our production servers we can’t guarantee that older versions will work properly.

How does this work if I don’t have the DCS?

The short answer: if you haven’t purchased the DCS, you still can’t use the DCS. You could download the DCS, but since you wouldn’t be able to get past logging in there’s really no reason to do so.

So what did you change?

Hoo boy. It’s a long list!

Changes to the TCG:

  • Spelling/grammar corrections
  • Psionic bug fixes
  • Added psionic talent descriptions
  • Enabled quick character
  • Added toggle to make characters psionic
  • Revised main TCG menu
  • Added black/white printable character sheet
  • Added asteroids
  • Fixed position of scrollbars
  • Fixed music bug
  • Changed override to ctrl+tilde
  • Qualification no longer rolled on 100% entry chance
  • Fixed basic training bug
  • Fixed pensions bug
  • Changed format of program icons
  • Trimmed required downloads to improve speed
  • Fixed career name inconsistencies
  • Added outdated app notification
  • Username character limit increased
  • Removed nonworking buttons
  • Fixed load button bug
  • Fixed progress bar bug
  • Adjusted appearance of career dropdown list
  • Updated failed login message
  • Fixed TAS membership bug
  • Entertainer qualifies on better of DEX or INT
  • Fixed university qualification and benefit bugs
  • Updated several events as per latest edition of the Core Rulebook
  • Loading finished character defaults to purchase equipment screen
  • Reworked skill system
  • Updated feedback text
  • Fixed mandatory advancement bug
  • Updated Droyne information
  • Fixed repeating skill descriptions
  • Added support for custom skills
  • Fixed Drifter basic training skills
  • Fixed psionic talents bug
  • Improved user feedback when pension is gained
  • Fixed skill names bug
  • Failed download does not break program
  • Added description for mandatory career-continuation
  • Streamlined aging dialogs
  • Fixed bug with forced drafting
  • Characteristics not reset on race change

 

Changes to the DCS:

  • Fixed equipping bug
  • Removed waiting time for new characters to appear in DCS
  • Failed download recovers gracefully
  • Improved performance and download speed
  • Fixed bug with healing
  • Updated engine to ensure faster loading
  • DCS stores last login credentials used
  • Fixed bug with medic skill
  • Fixed bug with gender
  • Added blank character
  • Updated animations

I told you it was a lot!

A quick thank-you

The feedback we’ve received from all of you so far has been so heartwarming, helpful, and encouraging. We read every piece of email we get, and it means a lot to us that you take the time to write in. So to everyone who has written in so far, thank you. To anyone who hasn’t: whatever you have to say, we’re listening.

Happy gaming,

Zoë and the RPGsuite team.