Nested Macro question

Hi I'm playing 4th ed D&D and most of the rolls are based on checks against a stat so I made stat check macros like [[1d20+@{char name|Dex}+?{modifier|0}+#lvl2 ]] for example. When using this to make an attack I'm trying to make a macro that adds implement and other consistant bonuses relative to that attack for example /em Eldritch Blast vs Reflex [[@{implement}+ {#Con_test }]] to hit [[1d10+@{implement} +@{Con}]] Damage [[1d6]] If under Warlocks Curse The problem is when I try to run this it asks for the modifier so it is calling the check, but nothing is ever displayed... if I change the second line to /r and remove the [[ ]] it works but takes multiple lines and can't add flavor text inline...what am I doing wrong?

Please post all macros and abilities so I can better understand where the problem is. Example: Macro: #attack /roll 1d20 +@{strength} Attribute: @{strength} 5 / blank etc.

Ok here goes... macro: #con_test [[1d20+@{selected|Co}+floor(@{selected|Lvl}/2)+?{modifier|0}]] attribute: @{co} 2/0 @{lvl} 1/0 @{implement} 2/0 this macro rolls 1d20 adds the constitution bonus + half character level + user entered modifier to account for things like combat advantage, or bless this macro works the problem comes when I try to use it inside another macro. macro: #eldblast /em Eldritch Blast vs Reflex [[@{implement}+ {#Con_test }]] to hit [[1d10+@{implement} +@{Con}]] Damage [[1d6]] If under Warlocks Curse this macro and a dozen others r supposed to get bonuses specific to an attack or skill check add them to results for contest or other stat check and add flavor text. In the above macro I am prompted to enter the modifier, enter it and....nothing...nothing comes up in chat at all, no error message no results, no flavour. macro: #eldblast /em Eldritch Blast vs Reflex /r @{implement}+ {#Con_test } to hit [[1d10+@{implement} +@{Con}]] Damage [[1d6]] If under Warlocks Curse this one works but more dice math is shown than I wanted and "to hit" is on another line again taking more chat window than I was aiming for. results look like: Kairn Eldritch Blast vs Reflex Kairn: rolling 2+ 10 2+10 = 12 to hit 15 Damage 6 If under Warlocks Curse Goal was: Kairn Eldrith Blast vs Reflex 12 to hit 15 Damage 6 if under warlocks curse I hope that clears things up a little ps thank you in advance for your time

You might want to try %{selected|Con_test}.

This syntax is wrong: {#Con_test } Should be #{Con_test } for macros or as Shane suggests, %{Con_test } if referring to an ability on a sheet (and you might need to use %{Selected|Con_test }

% is for abililities and Con_test is a macro...built it like that so I can use it for any critters i use as well as characters or npcs

Ok, I see the problem. You are putting one inline roll in another. By putting #con_test in an inline roll you are getting: [[@{implement}+ { [[1d20+@{selected|Co}+floor(@{selected|Lvl}/2)+?{modifier|0}]] }]] You cannot put one inline roll in another.

thank you I never would have found that I have to adjust my thinking about []

if I remove the [[ ]] from inside the #con_test then it is looked at as text and not math so when called it simply writes out what I want it to do but doesn't do it... if I put /r same thing... if I leave #con_test inline than the text doesn't come out how I'd like... breaks up lines ends emotes, you get the idea...if anyone can think of how this can be done I would greatly appreciate it

If you remove the roll from con_test, and add it later, it should work For instance make con_test = @{selected|Co}+floor(@{selected|Lvl}/2) Then have two separate macros For actually rolling CON: 1d20 + #con_test + ?{modifier|0} and for your macro, on the lin which uses con_test (I haven;t tested this but you can see what i mean): [[@{implement}+ 1d20+ {#Con_test } + ?{modifier|0}]] to hit

Thank you for your help, I had hoped Con_test and its brothers for the other 5 stats would include everything just because they are used in every attack, skill check etc. The more inclusive they are the less redundant code is necessary.