OpenRPG 1.6.3 review

OpenRPG project is suite of RPG utilities for online and tabletop gaming. More accurately described, OpenRPG is a role-playing game

License: GPL (GNU General Public License) File size: 0K Developer: OpenRPG Team

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OpenRPG project is suite of RPG utilities for online and tabletop gaming.

More accurately described, OpenRPG is a role-playing game shell. In its basic form, OpenRPG is a peer-to-peer chat program with very advanced die rolling capabilities, a web based miniature map (think virtual table top), and a data organizer (game tree).

However, OpenRPG is highly extendable and customizable. OpenRPG is designed in a way to facilitate the development of add-ons or extension modules (called applets) that can add to its functionality.

Add-ons are created on top of the gaming shell using resources provided by the OpenRPG core. Currently, OpenRPG contains a collection of generic and system specific add-ons. OpenRPG also supports form based character sheet.

Here are some key features of "OpenRPG":
Miniature Map: Simulate combat with a layered, web base, miniature map. Load any image off the web! Map features include: hex or square adjustable overlay grid, background images, z-order, facing, labels, free hand drawing, tape measure, and more.
Game Tree: A highly customizable data organizer that allows for the creating of custom made characters sheets and GM aids. A plug in architecture that allows for openrpg add-ons!
Chat: A full featured chat system that allows embed HTML. Embed color, tables, images, and links!
Die Engine: A full feature die engine that contains many of the common die roll options and a plug in architecture that allows for the development of game specific rollers.
Game Servers: Run your own dedicated game server.

Requirements:
Python v2.3
wxPython v2.4

What's New in This Release:
The infamous Fog Bug has been fixed.
The background color is no longer changed to white or any other color by servers' lobby messages.
Alias changes no longer get lost in the shuffle of message order.
Server "Blackholing" bug fixed.
The "Snap" feature of the minimap now works.
The defaultfontsize feature now works consistently.
wxPython 2.5+ support improved.
Meta Server corruption resistance improved.
Server stability has been improved overall.
No longer need to restart OpenRPG to enable/disable chat tool bars like the ToGM button, Dice Bar etc.
The plugin architechture is now built into the OpenRPG code.
There is a new default plugin, xxurl2link, which converts incoming and outgoing URLs into clickable HTML links.
There is another new default plugin, xxsavewindow, which saves OpenRPG's window settings, like size and position.
Mercenary's extended WoD roller is now included.
The Shadowrun "Rule of Six" dieroller is now included.
Veggiesama's Shadowrun 4th Edition dieroller is now included.
Additional whisper group features have been added, including the /gw command.
There are new controls for protecting against unwanted HTML code.
There is an option for disabling images altogether in chat and converting them into HTML links which point to the images.
New whisper tabs can be created for a given ID# by typing /tab followed by the ID#.
Text can now be written onto the whiteboard.
Chat messages are now received in the order they were sent rather than the order they were received.
Game server list now colorized and sorted.
Automatic update notification checks.
Automatic setting file updating.