# Release Notes for PCGen v6.00.1

## Table of Content

- What's new for v6.00.1
- Installation
- Character Changes in 6.0.1
- Custom Data Sets
- Want to Help?
- Useful Links
- Change Log for 6.00.1

## What's new for v6.00.1

PCGen v6.00.1 is the first patch release to PCGen 6.00. This release includes over 150 bug fixes and improvements that we've made since the 6.0 production release. See the Change Log for 6.00.1 for full details of this latest build. The highlights of the changes for PCGen 6.00.1 are listed below:

Major Changes:

- Further improvements to source selection
- Allow user to choose sources when loading existing character
- Data Converter improvements

### New Sources

The following new sources were added in 6.00.1

- [Paizo] Gnomes of Golarion
- [Paizo] Halflings of Golarion
- [Paizo] Pathfinder: Seekers of Secrets
- [Paizo] Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea World Guide
- [Paizo] Player Companion: Dragon Empires Primer

For full details of the new changes in this release, see the Change Log .

James Dempsey for the PCGEN Team -- 29 April, 2013.

## Installation

### Prerequisites

Java 6 or Java 7. PCGEN 6.00.1 is not compatible with Java 1.5.x and it is NOT SUPPORTED. To get the latest version of Java, go to java.com. PCGen has been tested with both Java 6 (including OpenJDK) and Java 7.

### Instructions

Please see the Installation Documentation for information about installing PCGen.

### Read the doc!

Please make sure you read the docs to familiarize yourself with the changes. You can access it from docs/index.html located in the PCGen directory.

### Download PCGen

- pcgen6001_full.zip:
  everything including GMGen and PDF
- pcgen6001_win_install.exe:
  the full package bundle in an easy to use installer for Windows
- pcgen6001_mac_install.dmg:
  the full package bundle in an easy to use installer for Mac (distributed as a disk image)

## Character Changes in 6.0.1

Pathfinder barbarian rage powers for all Core Powers will need to be reselected with this release. When you load your character the existing core rage powers will be listed as unable to be found. Please note these down and load your character as normal. Once loaded a to-do entry will show you have rage powers to select. Click on the link and you can reselect the rage powers.

This change was necessary to complete support for barbarian archetypes in Ultimate Combat.

## Custom Data Sets

If you have custom data created using either the old LST Editor, or the my_dataset example files, it is very important that you read the Upgrading PCGen and Upgrading home brews before installing your new version of PCGen.

## Want to Help?

PCGen is an open source project. Anyone who wants to contribute whether it is Java programming, data set programming, documentation, helping new users, general cat herding, massage, walking the dogs, etc. is very welcome.

If you want to help drop a mail to PR@pcgen.org or Content@pcgen.org, or simply post a message with the title "I Want To Help" in one of the mailing lists.

## Useful Links

- The project home page:
  http://pcgen.sourceforge.net
- The project Wiki:
  http://pcgen.wiki.sourceforge.net/
- The Yahoo main mailing list (for help and feedback):
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen
- The Yahoo LstHelp mailing list (for help with making your own data files):
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/PCGenListFileHelp
- The Yahoo pcgen_developers mailing list (for code monkey talk about the development):
  http://tech.groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_developers/
- The Yahoo pcgen_experimental mailing list (for the data monkeys with new ideas/problems):
  http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pcgen_experimental

## Change Log for 6.00.1

### New Data Source

- [NEWSOURCE-18] - [Paizo] Pathfinder: Seekers of Secrets
- [NEWSOURCE-76] - [Paizo] Pathfinder Campaign Setting: Inner Sea World Guide
- [NEWSOURCE-163] - [Pathfinder] Player Companion: Dragon Empires Primer
- [NEWSOURCE-168] - [Paizo] Halflings of Golarion
- [NEWSOURCE-169] - [Paizo] Gnomes of Golarion

### New Code Features

- [CODE-123] - Installer to Support JRE x64 Windows Versions
- [CODE-1861] - Add name sets from old UI
- [CODE-1862] - Remove Free Form folder so NetBeans recognizes project as a Maven project
- [CODE-1878] - Allow Multiple Bio Setting Files
- [CODE-1938] - Add support for PREMULT in PCC file
- [CODE-1956] - Select Sources - Basic - Show Campaign Info
- [CODE-1961] - Improve readability of source prerequisite descriptions
- [CODE-2044] - Allow user to choose sources when loading existing character
- [CODE-2050] - Load character dialog should remember last directory
- [CODE-2056] - Limit Bypass Feat Prerequisites to Feats Only
- [CODE-2062] - Print preview image does not scale nicely
- [CODE-2064] - Data Converter - Reduce Next clicks
- [CODE-2069] - Data Converter - Record changes to a log file
- [CODE-2070] - Data Converter - Remember settings between runs
- [CODE-2081] - Purchase Tab - Add 'Delete Custom Item' menu item
- [CODE-2083] - Data Converter - Log decision requests
- [CODE-2097] - Game mode drop-down and display to show ampersand
- [CODE-2110] - Add info about advanced tab to the basic sources tab
- [CODE-2124] - Refresh trait count after change of character type

### New Data Features

- [DATA-262] - [PF] Alchemist Mutagens class ability should have appliable template or class ability, like Barbarian Rage
- [DATA-786] - Add Golems, Shield Guardians and related construct items to inventory items
- [DATA-866] - Possible new PCGen OGC "implied" items: "Robe of Useful Items items & Scrying foci
- [DATA-889] - Add as RSRD 3.5-purchaseable items the "Specific Cursed Items" from Magic Items VI
- [DATA-902] - PF Summoner's Charm - implement duration boost
- [DATA-903] - An alternate method for representing some RSRD 3.5 Wondrous items
- [DATA-915] - Make Slaying Arrows able to choose a "designated type or subtype"
- [DATA-919] - Make Boat, Folding a container, transportation
- [DATA-921] - Make the lamps, lanterns each a container for a pint of oil; make Lantern of Revealing a hooded lantern
- [DATA-933] - Make Drow SLAs modifiable
- [DATA-943] - Enable homebrew method to add retroskills.
- [DATA-944] - Ability to create potions of non-core spells
- [DATA-958] - PF APG's "Scroll Case" needs CONTAINS tag
- [DATA-963] - Desecrate temporary bonus
- [DATA-978] - [PFCR] Arcane Strike difficult to extend
- [DATA-988] - [Pathfinder] APG Cages aren't containers
- [DATA-990] - [Pathfinder] APG Weapon Mods - Add the Special properties descriptions
- [DATA-992] - [Pathfinder] APG - Strong Jaw Spell - Temporary Modifier
- [DATA-999] - [Pathfinder] Ultimate Combat - Expanded Fighter Weapon Groups - Firearms Weapon Training

### New Docs Feature

- [DOCS-33] - Update LST File Class 11: Default Monster Kits
- [DOCS-35] - Update LST File Class 15 & 16: The Domain File
- [DOCS-64] - PointBuyMethod File Usage Explanation / New Entry
- [DOCS-115] - Add Open Design Permissions to the Publishers and Sources Page
- [DOCS-119] - The DAMAGE-SHORTRANGE tag isn't in the documentation
- [DOCS-193] - Update PCGen Character Creation Walkthrough, Menu, and Tab Docs with New Screen Shots Throughout
- [DOCS-216] - Tip#7 - mention random treasure too
- [DOCS-224] - Document the PCGen 80 pt Standard Campaign build (as PGGen OGC?)
- [DOCS-226] - charbonusto entry could be (even) more explicit on limitations

### New Output Sheet Features

- [OS-99] - TIMEUNIT needs to be added for Spell Support
- [OS-208] - Touch Attach (Ray) shouldn't appear in inventory
- [OS-217] - Homebrew Support - Allow Both DESC and BENEFIT to be used
- [OS-220] - [Pathfinder] Show Words of Power on output sheet
- [OS-231] - Add Archetype Class Name next to the Class in the HTM OS

### Code Bug Fixes

- [CODE-601] - Exception when changing to ex-Paladin
- [CODE-1442] - Custom Object Error
- [CODE-1850] - Spellbook pages lost after saving. Can't add spells to spellbook.
- [CODE-1854] - SPELLLEVEL:CLASS not granting spells
- [CODE-1856] - Null Pointer Exception on Human Psion
- [CODE-1877] - Summary tab Statistic block not updating handed
- [CODE-1882] - Problems with randomization function for equipment (scrolls, etc) kits
- [CODE-1886] - Load Sources menu gets out of sync with sources
- [CODE-1887] - TEMPLATE:%LIST will not grant the template if the Ability is not taken directly
- [CODE-1892] - Region Field of Description/Details Is Editable
- [CODE-1894] - ADD:SKILL doesn't allow skill to be chosen multiple times
- [CODE-1920] - Batch Converter Crashes on PCClass File line with only tab(s)
- [CODE-1930] - Temp Bonus Tab missing target info for certain items
- [CODE-1935] - PRERACE Error in Pathfinder since moving Default to Stats and Checks
- [CODE-1960] - Sources Dialog - Prereqs message is unhelpful
- [CODE-1967] - Domain:FEAT Target %LIST items may not be removed properly
- [CODE-1973] - MovementResultFacet can store null and cause NullPointerException
- [CODE-1978] - Templates do not store information granted from a CHOOSE:LANGAUTO (or ADD)
- [CODE-1979] - Race with CHOOSE:LANGAUTO produces false positive warning on ADD
- [CODE-1980] - Load of Template line silently consumes errors
- [CODE-1985] - Domains do not save ADD information
- [CODE-1997] - CleElf Unit Test loaded in UI has error regarding 'DOMAINGRANTS'
- [CODE-1998] - Error, hanging when adding kits
- [CODE-1999] - False Positive on load error for requiring a target
- [CODE-2000] - [Pathfinder] Broken EQMOD - Negative bonuses not applied consistently
- [CODE-2045] - "Default" directory location for options.ini not the default.
- [CODE-2049] - Description Tab does not handle character switching properly
- [CODE-2063] - Companion Dialog not centered over pcgen window
- [CODE-2073] - Unable to load Modern Character
- [CODE-2082] - Load error when loading a multi class Rogue & Wizard
- [CODE-2086] - Bardic Abilities showing 0 in output when DEFINE and BONUS:VAR are set correctly in the granted ability
- [CODE-2095] - GMGen Initiative Tab - Combat Issues
- [CODE-2129] - Advanced Source Selection - Game mode does not change automatically
- [CODE-2134] - Description Tab - Note content reverts after rename

### Data Bug Fixes

- [DATA-817] - [PFAPG] Adopted trait grants racial traits instead of the intended Race traits.
- [DATA-840] - PFUM] Unerring Weapon Spell to get Effect Calculation in Short Description.
- [DATA-882] - Cost of adamantine not being applied correctly to the cost of custom shields
- [DATA-904] - [APG] Bouncing Metamagic Rods priced incorrectly
- [DATA-907] - Druid Domain does not allow the druid domains to be selected
- [DATA-909] - Pathfinder Cleric domains should use Wisdom instead of Charisma to determine save DCs
- [DATA-911] - Region of Origin is asking for choice, but none can be made.
- [DATA-912] - Tengu lost the Gifted Linguist bonus languages
- [DATA-913] - Ultimate Combat Archetype Issues - Phalanx Soldier
- [DATA-914] - Duplicate language list
- [DATA-916] - Wild Talent sub-options do not class as pre requisite for the 'Battle Mind' class
- [DATA-917] - Kensai Magus issues
- [DATA-920] - Fix incorrect RSRD Wondrous Item body slot Types (Vestment (Druid) and the Mantles)
- [DATA-924] - D20M Urban Arcana spell lists missing spells (FIX PROVIDED)
- [DATA-925] - D20M Occupation skills gives chooser twice at level up
- [DATA-926] - D20M gamemode is missing biosettings file
- [DATA-928] - Holy Avenger errors, possible improvements
- [DATA-934] - [Ultimate Combat] Ninja ~ Invisible Ninja Tricks and unimplemented Ki Pool
- [DATA-935] - Eidolons Bite evolution takes more than one attack
- [DATA-936] - Ultimate Magic: Channeled Shield Wall (Feat) channel requirement does not work
- [DATA-937] - [Pathfinder] Rapid Shot applies to both Ranged and Melee weapons
- [DATA-938] - [Pathfinder - Ultimate Combat] Monk Sensei archetype error
- [DATA-939] - Robes of Arcane Heritage granting Feats too early
- [DATA-940] - Robe of the Archmagi doesn't grant Spell Resistance
- [DATA-942] - Ifrit sorcerer of elemental fire bloodline is listed with extra spell slots
- [DATA-945] - Some racial abilities show up under Class Abilities tab
- [DATA-947] - Ultimate Magic: Spell Blending Magus Arcana typo in TYPE tags.
- [DATA-949] - [Pathfinder APG] Sample trait - Black Sheep / Titus Scarnetti (bitter nobleman) is incorrect
- [DATA-951] - Pathfinder Spellbreaker Inquisitor archetype doesn't lose bonus teamwork feats
- [DATA-952] - Missing Weapon Training Tier Four MODs
- [DATA-954] - Shield bash attack incorrect for clerics
- [DATA-959] - Barbarian Fast Movement doesn't match up
- [DATA-965] - Rogue Class' Sneak Damage modifier bug
- [DATA-970] - [PATCH] UM spell "Defensive Shock" duration -minutes/lvl not hours
- [DATA-974] - [PFCR / PFAPG] Ranger & Inquisitor Track abilities stack exponentially
- [DATA-982] - Minor duplications in ability file repeating in OS
- [DATA-983] - Loading just RSRD core I & II errors with 'Animal (Will)'
- [DATA-984] - Darkvision ability is not defined in a standard way
- [DATA-985] - Epic armor/shield enhancements don't stack with the armor/shield itself
- [DATA-987] - Zen Archer Weapon Focus/Specialization Incompatible with Weapon-Specific Prerequisites (fix)
- [DATA-993] - [Pathfinder] Core - Knowledge Domain - Remote Viewing Ability - Incorrect Class Level Requirement
- [DATA-997] - [Pathfinder] Ultimate Combat - Brawler Fighter Archetype - Missing Bonuses, Types
- [DATA-1000] - [Pathfinder] Ultimate Combat - Gunslinger - Nimble - Missing bonus, faulty description
- [DATA-1004] - [Pathfinder] - Ultimate Combat - Firearms - Range and ammo corrections
- [DATA-1014] - [Pathfinder] Ultimate Magic - Qinggong Monk Ki Powers - Missing SpellLike Type on SLAs
- [DATA-1015] - [Pathfinder] Ultimate Magic - Shaping Focus - DruidWildShape Bonus Miscalculation
- [DATA-1019] - [Pathfinder] Core Rulebook - Oil of Bless Weapon - Incorrect Pricing
- [DATA-1020] - Katana needs TYPE:***.OneHanded.BladeHeavy and Shieldbash needs TYPE:***.OneHanded.Close
- [DATA-1022] - Pathfinder APG no -4 penalty for Double Crossbow
- [DATA-1025] - Shield Guardian has Fast Healing saying it regains 0 hit point per round
- [DATA-1030] - [PFUM] Feat titled "ClericChannelPositiveEnergyLVL+1)/2 shows up in Feat list
- [DATA-1031] - [PFUC] Ninja Ki Pool & Sneak Attack class abilities include both the Ninja version and the Monk/Rogue version.
- [DATA-1033] - [PFUC] Unbreakable Archetype loses all Armor Proficiencies
- [DATA-1034] - Guided hand doesn't seem to apply wisdom bonus instead of strength/dex
- [DATA-1035] - Shield Master bonus does not apply
- [DATA-1037] - [Pathfinder] Ultimate Combat - Gunslinger Archetypes - Missing Pistol/Musket Training Bonuses
- [DATA-1039] - Orphan Data Files
- [DATA-1040] - Missing data files
- [DATA-1041] - Epic armor/shield enhancements not getting masterwork reduction to armor check penalty
- [DATA-1046] - Errors loading Pathfinder RPG for Players in 6.0 autobuild
- [DATA-1047] - Errors loading Pathfinder RPG (Includes all currently released Supplements)
- [DATA-1048] - RSRD spell Zone of Truth.MOD missing its |PRERULE:1,DisplayFullSpell qualifier
- [DATA-1058] - [Pathfinder] Core Rulebook/Ultimate Combat - Rage Powers - Mismatched Names/Keys

### Documentation Bug Fixes

- [DOCS-208] - CHOOSE:FEATADD is converted to CHOOSE:FEATSELECTION plus add TITLE=text to CHOOSE:FEATSELECTION and CHOOSE:FEAT Tag Docs
- [DOCS-225] - BASESPELLSTAT only valid in class .lst
- [DOCS-230] - CHOOSE in BONUS example is not valid
- [DOCS-231] - BONUS MISC is ACCHECK not ACCHECKS
- [DOCS-232] - BONUS:CASTERLEVEL supports ALLSPELLS
- [DOCS-233] - BONUS:CONCENTRATION does not support RACE.X
- [DOCS-234] - MOVE bonuses support TYPE.All
- [DOCS-236] - BONUS:LOADMULT|TYPE=SIZE
- [DOCS-238] - PREREGION tag incorrect
- [DOCS-239] - A 404 error for the list file documentation standards page
- [DOCS-241] - Incorrect documentation of WT tag as being in coins, not pounds
- [DOCS-243] - CLASSES cannot be used to modify a level, as docs appear to indicate
- [DOCS-245] - .CLEARALL not documented
- [DOCS-246] - SPROP entry needs to be updated from PRECLASS:Paladin=1 to PRECLASS:1,Paladin=1
- [DOCS-248] - HIDDENFEATTYPES documentation uses HIDDENEQUIPTYPE examples
- [DOCS-252] - Trivial errors (typos) on doc page "PCC File Tags"
- [DOCS-253] - Trivial error (a typo) in LST File Class 7, Spells
- [DOCS-254] - Update LST File Class 10: Languages to the latest LST Standard
- [DOCS-255] - Trivial errors (typos, etc.) in LST File Class 14, Deities
- [DOCS-256] - Trivial errors (typos, etc.) in LST File Class 17: Feats to Abilities, The Basic Conversion
- [DOCS-257] - Trivial errors (typos, etc.) in LST File Class 18: Converting HD and LEVEL Template Tags
- [DOCS-262] - Typo in 'GAMEMODEKEY'
- [DOCS-264] - Math Operators and Formulas - classlevel example classlevel("PC.Prestige") doesn't work
- [DOCS-265] - Link to outdated "Appearance Display Options" page and "DESC" tag entry
- [DOCS-266] - PCGen documentation errors (trivial spelling and grammar problems) in the Menu files/subfiles
- [DOCS-267] - PCGen documentation errors (trivial spelling and grammar problems) in the Source Help files/subfiles
- [DOCS-268] - Use of deprecated SA: tag in example, links in Math Operators and Formulas page
- [DOCS-269] - Trivial errors (typos) on doc pages re Math Ops, the Bonus Tag, & Starting Kit Files

### Output Sheet Bug Fixes

- [OS-90] - Stat blocks not showing Spell books correctly
- [OS-199] - PDF sheet equipment total weight/cost needs separator
- [OS-202] - Page break in spell description
- [OS-218] - RACESUBTYPE not being outputted
- [OS-225] - MSRD - cannot output Talents
- [OS-226] - MSRD variant output sheets gives errors
- [OS-230] - Exported Fantasy Ground Character Sheets generate an error when opened in Fantasy Grounds