What’s new on ERA for Navigator RPG

2024-04-08

  • Added support for maneuver tables related to skills.
  • The filter in the Treasure module will now search in any part of the table name.
  • Added random roller in Character Status module. Number rolled will be added to the character saved rolls.
  • Added carrier filter to party inventory module.
  • Added support for multiple file uploading in the Customization Module.
  • Redesigned saved rolls dialog to allow random and manual selection.
  • Skill glossary files that mention ignored skills will no longer be skipped.
  • Added Vocabulary.XML to allow configuration of words used in certain parts of the application.
  • Added spell failures and fumbles as random tables to the Treasure module.
  • Added option to filter beginning of skill name, using the caret ^ as separator.
  • Removed failure button from spell casting dialog, will now be automatically opened when the casting fails.
  • Added role check (GM / Player) in the online server.
  • RuleSettings.XML is no longer part of the default installation, so that changes are not lost when updating.
  • Added spell list filter to spell casting skills of character profiles in the Adventuring module.
  • Added climate and locale columns to herbs table.
  • Foraging module will not offer filters nor columns that have only one option.
  • Added button to download adventures, summaries, party inventories and characters from the customization module.
  • Changed the delete button in the customization module to allow removing multiple files at once.
  • Available characters offered in the adventuring and character sheet module will now be displayed in alphabetical order, then in ascending level order.
  • Spell Lists now include a category, which is used to filter names for spell castings skills.
  • Force spell dialog now includes a detail on the result calculation components.
  • Added option to ask for several skill name filters at once, using the pipe | as separator.
  • Added search feature to the Treasure module table selection.
  • Variant races can be included in the Races directory to be offered during character creation.
  • Added customization module.
  • Added support for base 64 avatars in Creature files.
  • Added notifications to wait after uploading files and before server restarts.
  • Changes to support the online server.
  • Redesigned loading notification. Added loading notification to more actions. Greyed out buttons during server processing in the Character Creation module.
  • Removed storage of new avatars in the /Resources/Avatars directory to prepare for Base64 images of Creature files.
  • Added warning when using an out of date version. The check is on by default, and can be configured using option “checkForUpdates”.
  • Improved attacks step during character creation to ensure selections and suggest a skill name when possible.
  • Added skill glossaries, to include description and common situational modifiers.
  • Added button when editing a skill in the character sheet module, which opens a dialog with the corresponding skill glossary entry.
  • Redesign of the maneuver resolution dialog, which now offers a manual roll modifier, lists all modifiers affecting the roll, and displays the skill glossary entry.
  • Made skills in the character status module clickable, to open a dialog with the corresponding skill glossary entry.
  • Modified loading of all packages to allow reporting conflicting files. Conflicts can be resolved by manually prefixing the package files with a number indicating loading priority.
  • Added link to allow receiving PayPal donations.
  • Fixed: character profile attacks, maneuvers and spell lists in the Adventuring module will once again be shown after adding/removing them.
  • Fixed: combat skills marked as favorite without a fumble range will default to 2, so they can be shown on the printable character sheet.
  • Fixed: aborting a level up will now correctly refresh the inventory tab to the items declared before the level up was started.
  • Fixed: removing a well known skill will not block the UI after informing that it is not allowed.
  • Fixed: adding an already existing skill will now inform that it is not allowed.
  • Fixed: negative resistance special bonus will now be loaded correctly.
  • Fixed: non-UM rolls on force spells will be once again restricted to giving non-UM results, regardless of the total.
  • Fixed: character profile tooltip will be once again updated as the status changes (stun, bleeding, hits).
  • Fixed: choosing an attack table with parenthesis during character creation will ignore them when suggesting the name for the attack skill, to prevent it from being interpreted as a specialization.
  • Fixed: having a character file without level in its name will no longer prevent loading characters by name using the load query.
  • Fixed: changing custom rules will now correctly restart the system.
  • Fixed: creatures can now resist against hybrid spells.
  • Fixed: user defined skill glossaries will now correctly override those from book packages.

What’s new on ERA for Rolemaster

2024-04-08

  • New features
    • Added support for maneuver tables related to skills.
    • Added random roller in Character Status module. Number rolled will be added to the character saved rolls.
    • Redesigned saved rolls dialog to allow random and manual selection.
    • Added Vocabulary.XML to allow configuration of words used in certain parts of the application.
    • Added spell failures and fumbles as random tables to the Treasure module.
    • Added role check (GM / Player) in the online server.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • The filter in the Treasure module will now search in any part of the table name.
    • Added carrier filter to party inventory module.
    • Added support for multiple file uploading in the Customization Module.
    • Skill glossary files that mention ignored skills will no longer be skipped.
    • Added option to filter beginning of skill name, using the caret ^ as separator.
    • Removed failure button from spell casting dialog, will now be automatically opened when the casting fails.
    • RuleSettings.XML is no longer part of the default installation, so that changes are not lost when updating.
  • Package updates
    • RMFRP Construct Companion is now available. It includes all training packages, random tables and spell lists in the book.

What’s new on ERA for Against the Darkmaster

2024-04-02

  • New features
    • Random roller in the Character Status module. The number rolled will be added to the saved rolls in the Adventuring Module.
    • Pick selected roll in the saved rolls dialog of the Adventuring module.
    • Filter by carrier in the Party Inventory module.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • Skill glossary files that mention ignored skills will no longer be skipped.
    • The Windows installer is now a ZIP file, and the server is started using BAT files.
  • Advanced Customization
    • Added Vocabulary.XML to allow configuration of words used in certain parts of the application.
    • Added support for multiple file uploading in the Customization Module.

What’s new on ERA for Against the Darkmaster

2024-02-20

  • New features
    • Spell Lists now include a category, which is used to filter names for spell castings skills.
    • Force spell dialog now includes a detail on the result calculation components.
    • Removed failure button from spell casting dialog, will now be automatically opened when the casting fails.
    • Added option to ask for several skill name filters at once, using the pipe | as separator.
    • Added option to filter beginning of skill name, using the caret ^ as separator.
    • Added search feature to the Treasure module table selection.
    • Added spell failures and fumbles as random tables to the Treasure module.
    • Added customization module.
    • Added spell list filter to spell casting skills of character profiles in the Adventuring module.
    • Added button to download adventures, summaries, party inventories and characters from the customization module.
    • Changed the delete button in the customization module to allow removing multiple files at once.
    • Added role check (GM / Player) in the online server.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • Negative resistance special bonus will now be loaded correctly.
    • Non-UM rolls on force spells will be once again restricted to giving non-UM results, regardless of the total.
    • Character profile tooltip will be once again updated as the status changes (stun, bleeding, hits).
    • Choosing an attack table with parenthesis during character creation will ignore them when suggesting the name for the attack skill, to prevent it from being interpreted as a specialization.
    • Having a character file without level in its name will no longer prevent loading characters by name using the load query.
    • User defined skill glossaries will now correctly override those from book packages.
    • Added notifications to wait after uploading files and before server restarts.
    • Redesigned loading notification. Added loading notification to more actions. Greyed out buttons during server processing in the Character Creation module.
    • Available characters offered in the adventuring and character sheet module will now be displayed in alphabetical order, then in ascending level order.
    • Removing a well known skill will not block the UI after informing that it is not allowed.
    • Adding an already existing skill will now inform that it is not allowed.
    • Weapon attacks declared during character creation will now show the stat and vocation bonus of the base skill.
  • Advanced Customization
    • Variant kin can be included in the Races directory to be offered during character creation.
    • Added support for base 64 avatars in Creature files.
    • Added warning when using an out of date version. The check is on by default, and can be configured using option “checkForUpdates”.
    • RuleSettings.XML is no longer part of the default installation, so that changes are not lost when updating.
  • Package updates

What’s new on ERA for Rolemaster

2024-01-07

  • New features
    • Added spell list filter to spell casting skills of character profiles in the Adventuring module.
    • Added climate and locale columns to herbs table.
    • Added button to download adventures, summaries, party inventories and characters from the customization module.
    • Changed the delete button in the customization module to allow removing multiple files at once.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • Foraging module will not offer filters nor columns that have only one option.
    • Available characters offered in the adventuring and character sheet module will now be displayed in alphabetical order, then in ascending level order.
    • Removing a well known skill will not block the UI after informing that it is not allowed.
    • Adding an already existing skill will now inform that it is not allowed.
    • RMU will now allow accessing the injury recovery dialog for NPCs.
  • Package updates
    • RMC: Treasures was updated to improve readability of results.
    • RMFRP: Treasure Companion was updated to improve readability of results.

What’s new on ERA for Rolemaster

2023-12-06

  • New features
    • Spell Lists now include a category, which is used to filter names for spell castings skills.
    • Force spell dialog now includes a detail on the result calculation components.
    • Map distance calculator in the Travel module.
    • Added option to ask for several skill name filters at once, using the pipe | as separator.
    • Added search feature to the Treasure module table selection.
    • Added customization module.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • Map for Travel Module is now stored independently for each ruleset in the Adventures directory.
    • Herb codes will be interpreted as case-insensitive and unknown codes will be notified.
    • New characters will offer open and closed spell lists in the corresponding skill category.
    • Improved attacks step during character creation to ensure selections and suggest a skill name when possible.
    • Negative resistance special bonus will now be loaded correctly.
    • Non-UM rolls on force spells will be once again restricted to giving non-UM results, regardless of the total.
    • Character profile tooltip will be once again updated as the status changes (stun, bleeding, hits).
    • Choosing an attack table with parenthesis during character creation will ignore them when suggesting the name for the attack skill, to prevent it from being interpreted as a specialization.
    • Creatures can now resist against hybrid spells.
    • Having a character file without level in its name will no longer prevent loading characters by name using the load query.
    • User defined skill glossaries will now correctly override those from book packages.
    • Added notifications to wait after uploading files and before server restarts.
    • Redesigned loading notification. Added loading notification to more actions. Greyed out buttons during server processing in the Character Creation module.
    • RMFRP: resistance against hybrid spells will now correctly apply the full value of the same realm bonus.
  • Advanced Customization
    • Variant races can be included in the Races directory to be offered during character creation.
    • Added support for base 64 avatars in Creature files.
    • Added warning when using an out of date version. The check is on by default, and can be configured using option “checkForUpdates”.
  • Package updates
    • RMC: Arms Law was updated to correct a fumble table. Spell Law, Shadow World, Oriental Companion, Companion I and Combat Companion were updated to include the new category information for all spell lists.
    • RMFRP: Character Law and Races and Cultures were updated to improve culture rank assignments to spell lists. Treasure Companion, Spell Law, Shadow World, Mentalism Companion, Fire and Ice, Essence Companion, Combat Companion, Channeling Companion and Arcane Companion were updated to include the new category information for all spell lists.
    • RMU: Spell law was updated to include the new category information for all spell lists.
    • Privateers: Core was updated to include the new category information for all spell lists.

What’s new on ERA for Against the Darkmaster

2023-09-17

  • New features
    • Variant kin can be included in the Races directory to be offered during character creation.
    • Added customization module.
    • Added support for base 64 avatars in Creature files.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • Added notifications to wait after uploading files and before server restarts.
    • Negative resistance special bonus will now be loaded correctly.
    • Character profile tooltip will be once again updated as the status changes (stun, bleeding, hits).

Subscriptions open for the ERA online server

The ERA online server is now ready for its first users.

Get your very own account, available anytime, accessible from anywhere, to manage your tabletop adventures and characters!

If you like ERA, but would like to have your installation running in the cloud, without the hassle of managing the server on your local computer, this is for you. All the features you already know are there:

  • Access the step-by-step character creation, level up and get printable character sheets.
  • Resolve combat with full support for initiative, attack, spell casting, maneuvers, resistances, and obviously criticals!
  • Check your character during an ongoing adventure, with adjusted bonus values for maneuvering and spell casting, open the full spell book, and review their inventory.
  • Create treasures and encounters using the random tables.
  • Add your own races/kin, professions/vocations, cultures, attack tables, criticals, herbs, background options, creatures, skills, spells, and more!

Subscription has a cost of 5 USD per month. You can also subscribe for a full year, at the special price of 45 USD.

Since there are still improvements to be made, and September is already in progress, subscriptions will count October as the first month. So if you subscribe now, you get a lot of extra days on the house.

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The ERA online server is a service offered independently of the book packages you can find on DTRPG.

After registering, you will be able to install your purchased packages just as you do with the free local product.

After installation, all packages will be kept up to date automatically as part of the service.

You also get guaranteed access to the latest features, since the online server will always run the latest version of ERA.

What’s new on ERA for Against the Darkmaster

2023-07-01

  • New features
    • Added warning when using an out of date version. The check is on by default, and can be configured using option “checkForUpdates”.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • Improved attacks step during character creation to ensure selections and suggest a skill name when possible.
    • User defined skill glossaries will now correctly override those from book packages.

What’s new on ERA for Rolemaster

2023-06-06

  • New features
    • Added skill glossaries, to include description and common situational modifiers.
    • Added button when editing a skill in the character sheet module, which opens a dialog with the corresponding skill glossary entry.
    • Redesign of the maneuver resolution dialog, which now offers a manual roll modifier, lists all modifiers affecting the roll, and displays the skill glossary entry.
    • Made skills in the character status module clickable, to open a dialog with the corresponding skill glossary entry.
    • Modified loading of all packages to allow reporting conflicting files. Conflicts can be resolved by manually prefixing the package files with a number indicating loading priority.
    • Added link to allow receiving PayPal donations.
    • Added list of body area steps when resolving criticals below severity A, to help manual adjustment of results.
  • Improvements/corrections
    • Character profile attacks, maneuvers and spell lists in the Adventuring module will once again be shown after adding/removing them.
    • Combat skills marked as favorite without a fumble range will default to 2, so they can be shown on the printable character sheet.
    • Aborting a level up will now correctly refresh the inventory tab to the items declared before the level up was started.
  • Package updates
    • RMC: Character Law, Companion I and Shadow World were updated to include skill descriptions.
    • RMFRP: Essence Companion, Mentalism Companion, Shadow World were updated to include skill descriptions. Fire and Ice was updated to include the Arcane Realm.
    • RMFRP School of Hard Knocks is now available. It includes all skill descriptions, professions and training packages in the book.
    • RMU: Core Law was updated to include skill descriptions.