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Old 01-01-2022, 06:04 PM   #1
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Using the DFRPG data files the ranged weapons do not show up. Any idea what is going on?
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Old 01-02-2022, 10:59 AM   #2
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I've been working to update and consolidate the DFRPG files.

Just at the end of the year I think I've finished combining my work and Emily's work (barring bug fixes), so that we have a single DFRPG file that no longer needs the separate Equipment file and that finishes the work Emily started on the weapons.

So....

Try the DFRPG file from my OneDrive here: Dungeon Fantasy RPG.GDF. Copy that over the top of the existing one in C:\Program Files (x86)\GURPS Character Assistant 4\data files\worldbooks\ (admin permission required). You can put it in Documents instead, if you remember to use that file instead in your data sets. (I'll look at getting a Data Update out a bit later this year to include this update.)

DO NOT load the Dungeon Fantasy RPG - Equipment file any more once you have the new file: it will just replace working things with broken ones; everything from that file is included in the DFRPG file itself now, so we only need this one file.
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Old 01-03-2022, 10:53 AM   #3
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Thanks. I did that and the ranged weapons show, but now the armor and shield don't show.
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Old 01-03-2022, 12:07 PM   #4
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Thanks. I did that and the ranged weapons show, but now the armor and shield don't show.
Huh. That appears to be a bug in GCA4, where the shields aren't recognized in the protection dialog if they don't have a DR tag. I'll see about updating the shields to include one.
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Old 01-03-2022, 12:24 PM   #5
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I can't seem to find armor that doesn't show. Could you please tell me what armor you're trying to use, and where it isn't showing?

On the shields issue....

I'm very sorry about the bug with the shields which prevented them from appearing in the Protection dialog.

(If you meant they weren't showing up somewhere else, please let me know where that is so I can fix it.)

I have fixed the Shields in the data file to include DR and HP values from the equivalent Basic Set items. This should allow them to appear in the Protection dialog for applying their protection to your character. (I also fixed the Body locations so they'll show up on GCA4's smaller display.)

Instructions for where to get the file and start using it are the same as a couple posts up.

*If you have an existing character, delete those items from the character and then add them back again after you're using this updated file.*
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Old 01-03-2022, 03:30 PM   #6
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The heavy leather suit doesn't show up in the protection dialogue. Further, the DR portion on the figure only shows entries for the torso, eyes and head, not the limbs, but the DR doesn't show in any of the entries. This only happens with characters created using the new DFRPG file. Those created using previous versions show all the DR boxes for all locations.

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Old 01-03-2022, 05:02 PM   #7
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The heavy leather suit doesn't show up in the protection dialogue. Further, the DR portion on the figure only shows entries for the torso, eyes and head, not the limbs, but the DR doesn't show in any of the entries. This only happens with characters created using the new DFRPG file. Those created using previous versions show all the DR boxes for all locations.
Okay, I'll look at the heavy leather suit more closely in a bit.

I did notice that the body locations were wrong. That's because this updated file was originally done as a GCA5 file which I back-ported for GCA4, which has a smaller body image. The body data should be fixed in the newer file that I posted today, but for existing characters you'll have to Resync the Body to apply that correction. (You can also always manually adjust what parts are shown and where they appear by adjusting data in the locations grid.)
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Old 01-04-2022, 09:15 AM   #8
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I have fixed the bug in the data file that was preventing the (Suit) versions of armor from applying their protection values in the Protection window's Apply Armor tab.

However, the fix requires an updated version of the Body locations also, as armor and body work in sync to specify locations for armor coverage.

Any existing characters must Resync the Body in order to work correctly, but doing that *may* break other, existing armor on the character. Either resync Equipment or remove and re-add those armor pieces once you're using the updated Dungeon Fantasy RPG.gdf file.

I'm very sorry about the data issues involved here. There are probably more, so please continue to let me know when you have issues, and I'll continue to update as quickly as I can.

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The newest version of the Dungeon Fantasy RPG data file is now on my OneDrive here: Dungeon Fantasy RPG.gdf. Copy that over the top of the existing one in C:\Program Files (x86)\GURPS Character Assistant 4\data files\worldbooks\ (admin permission required). You can put it in Documents instead, if you remember to use that file instead in your data sets. (I'll look at getting a Data Update out a bit later this year to include this update.)

DO NOT load the Dungeon Fantasy RPG - Equipment file any more once you have the new file: it will just replace working things with broken ones; everything from that file is included in the DFRPG file itself now, so we only need this one file.
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Old 01-04-2022, 10:27 AM   #9
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I just have to give you a huge shout out of appreciation. You go above and beyond. I just want you to know that I truly appreciate all the work you put into making GCA work. I am sure I am not alone. I don't know what we would do without you. Also, to everyone else who helped, a big shout out of thanks. Thank you!
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Old 01-04-2022, 11:22 AM   #10
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Thank you very much!
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