[New] D&D 5e Shaped Character Sheet

• Core page has been revamped based on the design of the official paper sheet. The core sheet is meant to present the information in a more concise, redable way so that users can find information quickly. I'm not fully satisfied with everything (The initiative box is funky, skills are too tall, etc), but it leaves plenty of room to expand if anyone has suggestions for things to put in the holes.
• Optional Settings tab has been added.
• Custom Classes
• NPC Actions have been added
• Spellbook can be sorted by "Prepared", "Ritual", or Concentration.
• Many many more

• Custom settings: I'm willing to add custom options/variants as long as they are technically feasible and can be hidden away without effecting users who do not want it.

• Armor
• Vision
• Spell Prepared, Ritual, Concentration
• Class specific
  • Expertise
  • Jack of All Trades (retoggle it in 1 place)

• Ranged Weapons now have Ranges
• NPC sheet is being depreciated. All of the items are put into the main sheet besides the attacks as of 22nd March version. For instance some items in the top header info switch, the AC field is editable, and the different forms of movement are shown for NPCs. I plan to disable Background, Class, Weapons, Armor, and Inventory for the NPC sheet. I'll make a NPC version of the Weapons tab for "standard attacks" which is a mix of standardized attacks and open ended attacks.
• Inventory expanded to 3 pages of 15 for a total of 45 (old was 40)
• Gray background added
• Updated the header info area to contain important info. Works for PCs and NPCs
• Resistances and Immunities are now viewable by PCs

• Resized shield and heart to make them smaller (see above conversation)

• Merged changes from Actoba. See https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1744887/dnd-5e-...
• Added back class actions as per above.
• Fixed alignment on ranged attacks' ranges.
• AC takes the highest of either the normal AC_Calc or NPC_AC
• Added Medicine back.
• Added a setting to determine who the sheet rolls to - public or DM. Applies to both PCs and NPCs.

Mark said:

I'm definitely looking to add buttons for common weapons.
Spells is kind of self contained. I could see adding the used/max column on the right side unless you had something else in mind?

• Quick Attacks are added for melee and ranged weapons
• Merged subheaderright2 issue

• Merged Actoba's work

• Attacks can now use target to display the target's AC. It's under the settings.

• AC is now for PCs and npc_ac is for NPCs. AC still calculates the highest between armored and unarmored AC. See https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1759669/target-and-ac-on-5e-character-sheet#post-1784957 for a detailed list of variables that are used.

• NPC sheet now hides all the PC tabs except spellbook and the new "NPC Attacks". The old NPC sheet can be shown via a toggle.
• Started work on "NPC Attacks"

• Fixed text scrunching on the spellbook

Pete M. said:

might need a quick look at the sheet on an ipad.. its a little scrunched up... with the heart merging into the AC, Initiative and Speed boxes

Pete M. said:

Here you go, doesn't seem to matter how I zoom in or out.....

on another note... does 'Core Stats' main view screen not read in all the stuff from an NPC sheet, its all there, but not filled in from the details below it... granted I did create it on the old 5e sheet, then changed it in campaign settings and does not seem to have updated

• npc_size
• npc_type
• npc_challenge
• npc_AC
• npc_AC_note
• npc_HP_hit_dice (note for how many HD)
• npc_traits

• roll_NPC_Initiative -> roll_Initiative
• npc_initiative -> initiative
• npc_initiative_overall -> initiative_overall
• --Same for the rest of the attributes (dex,con,int,wis,cha)--
• npc_strength -> strength
• roll_NPC_Strength_Save -> roll_Strength_Save
• npc_strength_mod -> strength_mod
• npc_strength_save_bonus -> strength_save_bonus
• npc_strength_save_mod -> strength_save_mod
• --Same for the rest of the attributes (dex,con,int,wis,cha)--
• npc_alignment -> alignment
• npc_HP -> HP
• npc_HP_max -> HP_max
• npc_temp_HP -> temp_HP
• npc_speed -> speed
• (lack of hover) -> speed_hover
• npc_speed_fly -> speed_fly
• npc_speed_climb -> speed_climb
• npc_speed_swim -> speed_swim
• (lack of burrow) -> speed_burrow
• npc_xp -> xp
• npc_senses -> vision
• npc_languages -> prolanguages
• npc_damage_resistance -> damage_resistance (also works for PC)
• npc_damage_vulnerability -> damage_vulnerability (also works for PC)
• npc_damage_immunity -> damage_immunity (also works for PC)
• npc_condition_immunity ->condition_immunity (also works for PC)
• --Same for the rest of skills--
• roll_NPC_Acrobatics_Check -> roll_Acrobatics_Check
• npc_acrobatics_bonus -> acrobatics_bonus
• npc_acrobatics -> acrobatics
• npc_passive_acrobatics -> passive_acrobatics
• --Same for the rest of skills--
• roll_NPC_Basic_Strength_Check -> roll_Basic_Strength_Check
• npc_basic_strength_bonus -> basic_strength_bonus
• npc_basic_strength_check_mod -> basic_strength_check_mod

• npc_strength_save_bonus -> Need to re-add
• added

• roll_NPC_Traits
• roll_NPC_Core_Stats

It is worth noting that changes in the fields make the two different sheets largely incompatible, because those that create characters or transfer characters in via the vault may run into challenges. This is obvious to people who are reasonably technical, but it should be worth noting that it is important that people know what sheet is used in various campaigns and that the 2 sheets are not compatible.

• Fix initiative/ac row breaking line
• Prevent jumping on new death saves and other small adjustments
• Added save bonus to NPCs
• Moved AC note down for NPC sheets
• Fixed which pages are shown on "Show All"
• New Parenthesis for skills
• Style resistances better
• Style other textareas to match
• Used -> Current to have consistency across the board. 4/5 slots instead of 4/5 slots used. It is more consistent with HP and makes sense.

• Cleaned up the sheet so it works better on firefox and iPad. The heart still needs to be fixed on iPad. see https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1788374/targeting-tablet-devices-with-css
• Added "Skin" to determine skin color.
• Reduced the size of the shield
• Redid the buttons for Inspiration and Death saves
• Added Exhaustion
• Added number spinners to hp, hd, exhaustion

Saevar L. said:

I won't deny. This character sheet is alot easier on the eyes for me than Actoba's one. It is of course a work in progress and still needs a NPC section. To be honest I kinda wish this was merged into one sheet and not two different ones since I see a constantly stream of support for two different sheets. You have clearly put in the effort to reformat the sheet to be more information ready at a glance.

I really do like it and I hope to use it in future when you have a NPC function and a NPC importer to go with it. Which currently are deal breakers right now for me.

• Figure out how to handle multiattack (I may just list it in a whisper like Actoba did).
• Add a second Crit Dmg for 2nd dmg Done
• Hide crit if "Can Crit?" isn't checked Done
• Make the rolls work

• It might be interesting to allow for flavor text/emotes associated with the attacks.
• One concern that comes to mind is that it looks incredibly challenging to use a statblock parsing script to import all of the relevant information. The statblock parsing script honestly save so much time, so the more time I would have to spend adjusting/tinkering with getting things properly setup, the less likely I would gain benefit from such a configurable and complex design.
• Is there a reason that damage dice and damage bonus are separated?
• Unless you are building custom creatures with at least 3 fighter levels, is Crit Range on NPC attacks relevant (again useful, but seems highly situational).

Kevin said:

I am an individual that rolls "behind the screen" so my first comment is what is the difference between effects and hidden information? Also is there a way to have it roll everything to the GM only?

Kevin said:
Other comments:

• It might be interesting to allow for flavor text/emotes associated with the attacks.
• One concern that comes to mind is that it looks incredibly challenging to use a statblock parsing script to import all of the relevant information. The statblock parsing script honestly save so much time, so the more time I would have to spend adjusting/tinkering with getting things properly setup, the less likely I would gain benefit from such a configurable and complex design.
• Is there a reason that damage dice and damage bonus are separated?
• Unless you are building custom creatures with at least 3 fighter levels, is Crit Range on NPC attacks relevant (again useful, but seems highly situational).

While I enjoy seeing what amazing creations the innovative people on the forums come up with, simplicity and function generally reign when it comes down to it (for me personally). The reasoning behind my perspective: anything that causes me to spend more time in the "technical" aspects of setup pull me away from the storytelling and adventure design.

Mark said:

Progress on NPC Attacks:




Those are based on the Ochre Jelly's Pseudopod and the Gelatinous Cube' Engulf.

It's still a work in progress. Things to do:

• Figure out how to handle multiattack (I may just list it in a whisper like Actoba did).
• Add a second Crit Dmg for 2nd dmg Done
• Hide crit if "Can Crit?" isn't checked Done
• Make the rolls work

Any suggestions or monsters where this sysem may not work?

Saevar L. said:

Looking good. I personally never handle multi-attacks as a whole roll but just run the macro twice since its just a easy fix via rerolling the amount of multi attacks you need.

As for the detailed-ness of the NPC stuff. Advantage/disadvantage roll seems frustrating. IMO NPCs do not need as much detail into them and should require as little data entry when possible. Having to open sheets, check boxes etc. Seems a extra step not needed. As for the spellbook like abilities. I also feel this is maybe a step too far if it does not import properly it may be a frustration to deal with.

• There is actually a toggle to show/hide target/reach/range. I just forgot to put it back in and need to make some food. I'll re-add it later. It was still there. It's called "Details"
• Reach/Range should ideally show based on the attack type, but that may not be possible.
• Attack type needs "Thrown" added
• Attacks always add the global bonus to melee attack/damage. I will try to alter this so that it can change based on melee/range, but that may not be possible and I may have to remove that support or figure something else out.

RMcD said:

Under background the section titled "Appearance, Vision, Language and Alignment", doesn't have an alignment, language or vision box.

Alignment, language and vision are all pageless in the main header.

Also I think "Background..." could be simplified to Background and Race, bonds and ideals are part of Background

• "Appearance"
• "Background and Race Info"
• "Class Levels and Resources"
• "Class Features and Feats"
• "Miscellaneous Notes" (I believe this is left there for anything, not necessarily background)

• Quick attacks' range bug fixed
• NPC Attacks Duplicated out to 2 until I add action types
• "Hidden Info" not possible as you can't send 2 rolls with 1 roll. see https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1793729/show-ce...
• Added Passive Perception to the header info
• Split out senses to multiple fields in the header info
• Added Background to the header info for PCs
• Redid alignment the 2nd row of header info items with the addition of the new items.
• Set Proficiency for monsters (See MM 8)
• Removed save bonus to NPCs as they should simply use Proficiency. They should use Expertise if needed for skills
• Renamed some titles of sections such as
  
  • "Appearance"
  • "Background and Race Info"
  • "Class Levels and Resources"
  • "Class Features and Feats"
  • "Miscellaneous Notes"
• Added "Recharge" to the NPC attacks
• Added Lair Actions, Legendary Actions, and Reactions (need to turn Lair Actions into actual attacks)

• Added a testable version of NPC Attacks

Jessic G. said:

First of all, awesome work. It looks better than the current version already. I saw your post on Reddit, and I'm glad I've stumbled upon your sheet. That said, I figured I'd share some impressions/requests.

I'm not sure how much of this you're able to change. Some of this stuff would apply to the other 5e sheet, but I figured I'd let you know anyway.

1. The Core Stats sheet looks so awesome. The other sheets have these ugly black bars. Possible to improve?
2. The attribute boxes show a large modifier number and a small total number. I know the physical character sheet has it this way, and you're trying to model yours off the physical sheet, but this has always seemed backwards. It would be nice to have a large total number and a small modifier. Or equal sizes.
3. The skills section is organized alphabetically. On the official alternative sheet, it is organized under each stat (ex. Athletics and Str Save next to the Strength attribute). Is it possible to have the option to organize this way (maybe a check box)?
4. The passive skill checks column is unlabeled. Also, when I try to enter the custom modifier to the skills, I cannot see or modify the value unless I'm mousing over it, even after I've clicked it. It should remain visible once I click it, even if I'm not mousing over it.
5. The heart shape for Hit Points feels out of place. While much of the sheet is very elegant, the heart shape clashes with the rectangular shapes elsewhere. Also, it leaves excessive blank space around it.
6. The entry boxes for current hit points and max hit points do not have enough room for 3 digit numbers. The numbers get cut off.
7. The font for the Hit Die class names is too small, and there doesn't seem to be a way to increase the size.
8. There is a large amount of blank space between the Skills box and the Bonus/Penalties box. Could something go here?
9. I can't add levels for any custom classes.
10. I use the spell points system (alternative presented in the DMG), but there is no support for it on your sheet. It would be nice to have a box for spell points (possibly with an option to show it on the main page of the character sheet).

1. Thanks! The core sheet was my first main focus. I have only made minor adjustments to other sheets to meet the design of the sheet overall. I will focus on them after I finish NPC attacks. Though if you have any suggestions and I want to do them now I may squeeze them in before that's done. Regarding black bars: They haven't struck me as looking terrible. They're a good way to break up the page and make it clear what the title of the page is. Without the the "Show All" page is harder to discern. Do you have any suggestions?
2. The actual score is of very little importance. Why should it be bigger? I'm inclined to agree with the designed of the physical sheet that the modifiers are more important therefore they should be more prominent. Unless there is a reason the scores should be higher?
3. The alternative option has it organized differently, ya. I considered it, but it feels harder to use overall - especially for new players. It makes things like saves a lot better positioned, but makes positioning "jack of all trades" harder. I wish I could offer the alternative sheet as a setting, but I'd likely have to duplicate the Core Sheet's code to do so and then make it a toggle on the settings page. I'll write it down on my TODO, but it's a LOT of work.
4. Unlabeled? Ya, the whole skills section is unlabeled. It's meant to be fairly intuitive that the blue box is passive (same on the default sheet). I could alternatively add a header with labels for each column, but this way looks cleaner imo.
   1. Hidden bonuses: I chose to have these show on mouseover to prevent too much bloating on the skills' rows. I'll likely have to show them always to support tablet devices as they have no hover state. The same is true for Strength/Dex/etc Checks. Initiative's bonus would also have to find a position. Due to not having Javascript I cannot make these fields stay if there is any info put into the bonus input.
5. The Heart is the core of the sheet. It is literally in the center and the rest of the page wraps around it. Compactness isn't always the best choice - clarity is. It's quite easy to determine what that area is for. Most everyone I've talked to actually really likes it. I've reduced it to it's current size. if you have suggestions for how I can make it smaller please do share.
6. Bug. Ya... number input spinners are very nice for commonly adjusted items. I just recently added them to some items. I'll likely increase the width of the input instead of removing the bold or the spinner. Added to my TODO
7. Hit dice font size is the same as Ability "Saves" and "Checks". They are meant to be small to save space. The only way I could increase them would be to remove the "Class" column ("Size" for NPCs). But then they wouldn't match with Ability "Saves" and "Checks".
8. I assume you're talking about the blank area on the bottom-right side of the core sheet? Ya there is room to add additional features. If you have any to suggest please do. The NPC sheets will have "Quick Attacks" as well. Not sure if spell items belong on the Core sheet as not all classes have them (would have to make it sometimes show) and we can only really show spell slots - no quick access to spells as they are in a repeatable.
9. Custom classes were not supported on the default sheet. It is something that should be added. I'll add it to my TODO.
10. Same as #9. Spell Points were not supported on the default sheet. I've only week working on this sheet since March 19th so these new features will have to come with time. Added it to my TODO.

11. I just noticed: Under Class, you have a section for Class and Racial Notes. However there is no Racial Notes in any of the subsections. Minor issue, but figured I'd let you know.

• Added Custom Classes
• Fixed custom classes to add their level to the hit dice pool for the appropriately selected hit dice
• Added Real Lair Actions (3)
• Added Real Legendary Actions (3)
• Added more NPC Attacks (total 11)

• Wrote import script
• Fixed NPC attacks to work even if the values are blank

Fencer
Medium beast, neutral
Armor Class 8 (armor scraps)
Hit Points 13 (2d8 + 4)
Speed 30ft., burrow 20 ft., climb 80ft, fly 40ft. (hover), swim 150ft
STR 10 (+0)
DEX 14 (+2)
CON 15 (+2)
INT 6 (-2)
WIS 8 (-1)
CHA 5 (-3)
Damage Resistances radiant
Damage Vulnerabilities bludgeoning
Damage Immunities poison
Condition Immunities exhaustion, poisoned
Senses blindsight 30ft. (blind beyond this radius), darkvision 60ft, tremorsense 20ft., truesight 5ft, passive Perception 9
Languages understands all languages it knew in life but can't speak
Challenge 1/4 (50 XP)
Actions
Shortsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) slashing damage.
Shortbow. Ranged Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, range 80/320 ft., one target. Hit: 5 (1d6 + 2) bludgeoning damage.
Javelin. Melee or Ranged Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft. or range 30/120 ft., one target. Hit: 6 (1d6 + 3) acid damage.
Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 5 (2d4) piercing damage, or 2 (1d4) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer.
Snake Bites. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 0 ft., one creature in the swarm's space. Hit: 7 (2d6) piercing damage, or 3 (1d6) piercing damage if the swarm has half of its hit points or fewer. The target must make a DC 10 Constitution saving throw, taking 14 (4d6) poison damage on a failed save, or half as much damage on a successful one.
Poisoned Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +4 to hit, reach 5 ft., one creature. Hit: 1 piercing damage, and the target must succeed on a DC 9 Constitution saving throw or take 2 (1d4) poison damage.

Michael said:

One thing I noticed about this sheet is that initiative does not play very nice with the tablet version.

When a player using a tablet hits initiative, they often do not have a figure selected. Very often they *cannot* select a figure. This causes the entire initiative roll to fail.

A fix would be as follows. First, if the character is represented by a token on the field, use that token instead of the currently selected token. (This rule should apply in general, since the DM may roll for an NPC without remembering to select the NPC token.) Second, if no figure is available, just do the roll anyway without trying to add the token into the initiative order.

• initiative bug
• heart alignment (opened a thread https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1788374/targeting-tablet-devices-with-css).
• hover states for skill/initiative bonus (will likely have to remove these)

• Previously hidden items are now shown by default: ability check bonuses, skill bonuses, initiative bonus.
• Added Save Bonus
• Renamed "Attacks" to "Actions" for NPC Attacks (now NPC Actions)
• Added "Alt Dmg" to all NPC Actions to allow for cases like swarms or creatures holding versatile weapons.

• Wrote import script (Still a work in Progress)
• Fixed NPC attacks to work even if the values are blank (See https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1806911/empty-i...)