well there's always pcgen, it is totally free, and tho it does NOT come with
closed content (i.e. nothing not in the OGL) it does come with the core books,
epic book, psionics, and the first monster manual. Moreover it is also
compatible with many D20 releases that are also included in the install file
that are permissioned by the original publishers.

For closed content or your own custom campaigns, you can code your own stuff,
and there are yahoo groups dedicated to helping you do just that. you shouldn't
list what you're trying by name of course (like, Scout class from complete
adventurer) since it is closed content, but if you word your question in general
terms they are more than happy to talk you through what you're trying to do. and
NO they do not allow closed content to be uploaded, you have to code it yourself
or do so privately, behind the scenes off the group lists.

I've been using this one for years, and it is a lot more accurate than the
current redblade, but redblade is easier to use for some customizing. I've been
waiting for the new version for ages now, and will *definitely* give it a good
test drive if it ever comes out. if it does everything it promises to be without
having to code up stuff, that'll be my new pc generator again.

meanwhile for those who are curious, you can find pcgen at:

http://pcgen.sourceforge.net/01_overview.phpfor those who know D&D: "Did my area
effect spell destroy your army?" "No, but the DM is really annoyed he has to
subtract 6 hit points off 200 guys!"


To: redblade35e@...: skelly013@...: Thu, 24 Jan 2008
23:13:19 +0000Subject: [redblade35e] Re: code monkeys rock




Actually it is 3.5.But you are more than right about the cost. It is $35 for
just thecore books. Past that you ahve to pay for every splat pack, optionsbook,
or any other addon they made. Now I admit I paid for a lot ofthose myself and
honestly spent nearly $200 on all the books to getthem in there. Then WotC
decided to cancel all external companiespublishing of their material (I mean
both CMP and Paizo for Dungeonand Dragon). So in the end it was a big waste of
money. I ahve yet tocheck out CMP's own character tool but tahts because I do
not want toshell out the cash again.--- In redblade35e@yahoogroups.com, "Roger"
<rogergirtman2@...> wrote:>> Several reasons... First, WotC's Etools is for D&D
3.0e, not 3.5e... > Secondly, Etools is not longer supported by WotC... Last,
Redblade is > free, Etools costs $35, if you can find it.> > --- In
redblade35e@yahoogroups.com, "Gaberon N. Karby" > <blackmoondragon@> wrote:> >>
> Why use redblade when you can use Etools.> >>







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