[Script] D&D 5e Shaped NPC & Spell Importer

Mark, first, thanks for all the work you put into this.
While this is a bit inconvenient right this second I don't want it to take away from all the great work you've done that makes the game experience so much better, for the players and me as DM.

I am testing and reimporting all my "old" Monsters, and I am noticing a few inconveniences that hopefully you can help me address:

1) for some reason, the new actions being created do not, by default, have the new "Details" tab turned on to display. This was the default with the previous script and sheet, and there is valuable info there like reach, range and target.
How can I get this to default "on" during import or by default?

2) I have the import script set to import passive_perception into bar2, however, while the token shows that bar2 should indeed represent passive_perception, the values are blank. Not sure if this is a script issue or the sheet. When I change the token bar2 focus to something else, then switch back to passive_perception, it fills in the info.

Thanks for all the hard work.
Cheers

Tom F. said:

I just tested the NPC_Action with one of my old monsters and I got 300 lines of errors, here's a few:

"msg.content: !shaped-action-repeating-convert"
"---- Parsing old attributes to new ----"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_toggle_regional_effects"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_toggle_lair_actions"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_toggle_legendary_actions"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_toggle_reactions"
"convert from npc_multiattack to multiattack"
"convertname to repeating"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_type_1"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_recharge_1"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_recharge_1"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_toggle_recharge_1"
"Error: No attribute or sheet field found for character_id -JnWRGfWUDXcuDK0_Udl named npc_action_emote_1"
......

Mark said:

1. Details tab is gone in the next release. It is now split to "Range", "Reach", and "Target" so it can be consistent with what weapons will look like. I can add the details field to the conversion and it will work in the intermediary and will continue to work after that release is launched (if you use this conversion those "Range", "Reach", and "Target" toggles will be ticked for you). I've committed that change now.

2. Passive perception does not work. See https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/1864238/api-howt... This is an issue on roll20's end that Aaron told me that he has flagged the devs to look into it. imo this is a lower priority as users can manually do it, but it'd be great if it works

1. Keep fluff traits on the first page and for action like traits write "see Actions". Also include fluff traits on "Actions"
2. Move all traits to "Actions".

Tom F. said:

Mark: I've set up to use the new character sheet, but none of the "effects" tab text will display during an attack, for any of the actions.
I know this was an issue with action_0, but now it seems that no "effects" will display in chat.

Mark said:

Surprise is a trait and belong under traits. I will soon revamp traits and move the action-like ones to "Actions". This is similar to how I handle legendary actions as some are just wordy and some are action-like. 2 options to display this method:

1. Keep fluff traits on the first page and for action like traits write "see Actions". Also include fluff traits on "Actions"
2. Move all traits to "Actions".

I'm kind of leaning toward 1 for now.

Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.

Mark said:

Man, you guys must've dealt with some touchy devs in the past! Don't worry about offending me!

A class action type interface would be very useful if a creature has sneak attack or another thing which is used on nearly every attack.
But the bugear's example would be used rarely, once per encounter max:

Surprise Attack. If the bugbear surprises a creature and hits it with an attack during the first round of combat, the target takes an extra 7 (2d6) damage from the attack.

1/encounter shouldn't be on every roll. It should be a "click once" button.

From the examples that I've seen (Surprise, Spell Reflection, etc) they would not fit well without the class model. But maybe you know of other examples?

If I go with the "Click once" button route it'll show the clickable traits on the actions page and on the token actions list - so it should be fairly easy to remember.

Mark said:

Requiring you to uncheck it after the first one isn't a great experience as many GMs want to do all prep work out of session and not adjust things in session.

Maybe there are other cases where we need some special modifiers on each attack (sneak attack), but I cant see this specific case being the commonly desired approach.

Robert N. said:

Hit Points 59 (7Dl0 + 21)

where did I go wrong?

Greg B. said:

Didn't receive any actions imported when I ran !shaped-import on Otyugh.

Otyugh
Large aberration, neutral
Armor Class 14 (natural armor)
Hit Points 114 (12d10 + 48)
Speed 30ft.
STR
1
16 (+3)
DEX
11 (+0)
CON
19 (+4)
INT
6 (-2)
WIS
13 (+1)
CHA
6 (- 2)
Saving Throws Con +7
Senses darkvision 120ft., passive Perception 11
Languages Otyugh
Challenge 5 (1 ,800 XP)
Limited Telepathy. The otyugh can magically transmit simple
messages and images to any creature within 120 feet of it that
can understand a language. This form of telepathy doesn't
allow the receiving creature to telepathically respond.
ACTIONS
Multiattack. The otyugh makes three attacks: one with its bite
and two with its tentacles.
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. Hit:
12 (2d8 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature, it must
succeed on a DC 15 Constitution saving throw against disease
or become poisoned until the disease is cured. Every 24 hours
that elapse, the target must repeat the saving throw, reducing
its hit point maximum by 5 (1d10) on a failure. The disease is
cured on a success. The target dies if the disease reduces its
hit point maximum to 0. This reduction to the target's hit point
maximum lasts until the disease is cured.
Tentacle. Melee Weapon Attack: +6 to hit, reach 10ft., one
target. Hit: 7 (1d8 + 3) bludgeoning damage plus 4 (ld8)
piercing damage. If the target is Medium or smaller, it is
grappled (escape DC 13) and restrained until the grapple
ends. The otyugh has two tentacles, each of which can grapple
one target.
Tentacle Slam. The otyugh slams creatures grappled by it into
each other or a solid surface. Each creature must succeed on a
DC 14 Strength saving throw or take 10 (2d6 + 3) bludgeoning
damage and be stunned until the end of the otyugh's next turn .
On a successful save, the target takes half the bludgeoning
damage and isn't stunned.

Greg B. said:

Strange, my stat block looks identical to that, except I deleted the 1 before the 16 str.

Mark said:

Greg B. said:

Strange, my stat block looks identical to that, except I deleted the 1 before the 16 str.

Identical? did you diff it?

https://www.diffchecker.com/

I tried without the extra 1 after strength and it still works. Do you have the latest code? Otherwise get it from the top post.

Greg B. said:

Yep, was the version info, tried it again with the most updated code and it worked fine. Thanks for checking it out Mark. I'm following the thread now so I'll see it when you update, assuming you make mention of it. :)

• Added some more Sanitization
• Parsed the other form of "save success". This captures the Otyugh's Tentacle Slam and any attacks that have syntax like it.

Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 +the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead.
ACTIONS
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 
Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

Undead Fortitude. If damage reduces the zombie to 0 hit points, it must make a Constitution saving throw with a DC of 5 +the damage taken, unless the damage is radiant or from a critical hit. On a success, the zombie drops to 1 hit point instead. Ash Puff. The first time the zombie takes damage, any living creature within 5 feet of the zombie must succeed on a DC 10 Constitution saving throw or gain disadvantage on attack rolls, saving throws, and ability checks for 1 minute. A creature can repeat the saving throw at the end of each of its turns, ending the effect on it early with a successful save.
ACTIONS
Slam. Melee Weapon Attack: +3 to hit, reach 5 ft., one target. 
Hit: 4 (1d6 + 1) bludgeoning damage.

WORG
Large monstrosity, neutral evil
Armor Class 13 (natural armor)
Hit Points 26 (4d10 + 4)
Speed 50 ft
STR
16 (+3)
DEX
13 (+1)
CON
13 (+1)
INT
7 (- 2)
WIS
11 (+0)
CHA
8 (-1)
Skills Perception +4
Senses darkvision 60 ft, passive Perception 14
Languages Goblin , Worg
Challenge 1/2 (100 XP)
Keen Hearing and Smell. The worg has advantage on Wisdom
(Perception) checks that rely on hearing or smell.
ACTIONS
Bite. Melee Weapon Attack: +5 to hit, reach 5 ft, one target.
Hit: 10 (2d6 + 3) piercing damage. If the target is a creature,
it must succeed on a DC 13 Strength saving throw or be
knocked prone.

Greg B. said:

Also, as I've been converting more and more. I'm not sure if this is something on your to do list or not but prof bonus to saves and skills, are those suppose to convert or require manual intervention?

Mark said:

Importer:
Usage:

1. See Install above
2. Launch your campaign
3. Open the token's properties and in the "GM Notes" section paste the creature's stat block from the MM
4. Select the token
5. In the chat type !shaped-import (or !build-monster or !shaped-parse) ("!shaped import --clean" will recreate the whole sheet)
6. Wallah! (You'll see log details back on the API scripts page)

Mark said:

Greg B. said:

Also, as I've been converting more and more. I'm not sure if this is something on your to do list or not but prof bonus to saves and skills, are those suppose to convert or require manual intervention?

They should. Are they not working? Prof have been working from what I saw. Bonuses should be rare and only exist when WotC's math is bad.

I'll check the worg soon.

Mark said:

Worg imported perfectly for me: Perception is set as an expertise with no bonus. Bite is put into actions.

It sounds like something is wrong with your script.

Make sure you're using the latest: https://github.com/mlenser/roll20/blob/master/scri...

And using "!shaped-import"

Mark said:

Why not just import? You have the full stats there.

And no, you don't need token macros, though you would've had to remove that part of the script yourself as I didn't make it a configuration.