Hi,
3e, 3.5 and Pathfinder are all cut from the same cloth. Any tutorial covering one technically covers all. In fact, all the d20 systems share commonality - That is deadlands, xcrawl, the main d20 systems of SRD (3e), RSRD (3.5e), MSRD (Modern), SRD5 (5e). The major difference between the older 3e/modern stuff and Pathfinder/5e is basically syntax updates and newer practices.
Basic format for a race 101 - non-conventional style, but works for beginners:
RaceNameRACETYPE:Humanoid
LEGS:2
HANDS:2
BONUS:STAT|STR|2
BONUS:STAT|DEX|-2
SAB:Some Racial Ability
SAB:Some other Racial Ability
TYPE:PC.Humanoid
STARTFEATS:1
SIZE:M
MOVE:Walk,30
FACE:5
REACH:5
LANGBONUS:LanguageList,CommaSeparated,LikeThis
AUTO:LANG|Common|WhateverElse|PipeSeparated|LikeThis
CR:1/2
You start with the race name (how it will be presented), then we grant it a racetype, how many legs and hands does the race have, bonuses to stats from the race makeup, SAB (Special ABility) a shorthand descriptive display, precursor to full abilities. Then TYPE is an old school "racetype" but allows for sorting, PC sets the race to the top of the list, and then having the racetype is used for monster classes. If you want the race to use standard feat progression, it must have the STARTFEATS tag, and all PC races start with 1. What Size is the race? (First letter of the size categories - F = fine, D = diminutive, T = Tiny, S = Small, M = Medium, L = Large, H = Huge, G = Gargantuan, C = Colossal. PC's are typically Small to Medium, with a few exceptions as Large. Movement is listed, and your modes can be made up, but typically Walk, Fly, Swim are the big ones you'll see the most. Face and Reach are related to size scale. Bonus Languages the race can learn with high intelligence are listed, and then which languages does the race begin with? Challenge Rating if you want to include it.
Advanced Race - Conventional Style
AdvancedRaceName
RACETYPE:Humanoid
LEGS:2
HANDS:2
TYPE:Humanoid.PC
STARTFEATS:1
SIZE:M
ABILITY:Internal|AUTOMATIC|Racial Traits ~ AdvancedRaceName
#ABILITY FILE
Racial Traits ~ AdvancedRaceName
CATEGORY:Internal
Grant Base Race Stuff Here, like:
BONUS:STAT|STR|2|TYPE=Racial
BONUS:STAT|DEX|-2|TYPE=Racial
ABILITY:AdvancedRaceName Racial Trait|AUTOMATIC|AdvancedRaceName ~ SomeRacialTrait
SomeRacialTrait
KEY:AdvancedRaceName ~ SomeRacialTrait
CATEGORY:Special Ability
TYPE:SpecialQuality.Racial Trait.AdvancedRaceName Racial Trait
DESC:Description of trait here
#ABILITYCATEGORY FILE
ABILITYCATEGORY:AdvancedRaceName Racial Trait
CATEGORY:Special Ability
VISIBLE:QUALIFY
TYPE:AdvancedRaceName Racial Trait
EDITABLE:NO
EDITPOOL:NO
DISPLAYLOCATION:Racial Traits
Anyways, that covers most of how a race is put together. The advanced is a bit more complicated, but this is how you see additional details on the user interface, and get a little more clarity on the character sheet. Either one works, but for beginners, use the easier method to start with.
Send me the files, and I'll give you practical advice and corrections on what you need to do. HELP@PCGEN.ORG is the best method to reach me.
I'd point you to hipchat, but I'm only on there in the evenings.
Andrew
On 5/3/17 4:02 PM, griffenleareth@yahoo.com [pcgen] wrote:
Hi. I've been going over the documentation and tutorial vids. Most everything seems to be about the Pathfinder setting. Do you have any training that's more 3E related? I'm trying to add some custom PC races in and have only been half successful, and then only by editing the existing SRD files.
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