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Looking for 5e interactive saving throw macro for NPCs

May 03 (6 years ago)

I've been searching without success for a saving throw macro to use with my NPC template.  The one I am currently using rolls all saves twice and whispers the result to the GM, but I'd like to have one that will choose a single throw and show the results to everyone.  Ideally, here's how I'd like it to work:

  • When I ask the macro to run for the selected token, I get a dialogue box asking me which saving throw to make.
  • I choose from a drop-down list.
  • The macro runs the saving throw twice so we can adjust for advantage/disadvantage.
  • The results are visible to everyone.

Can anyone point me to a macro that will do this?  I've poked around in the wiki and forums without finding one one, but it's such a commonly needed thing that I have a hard time believing no one has created it.

May 03 (6 years ago)
Surok
Roll20 Production Team

Search the forums for “universal OGL macro”.


https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5591512/slug%7D

May 03 (6 years ago)
keithcurtis
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If you go that route, I would suggest saving them as abilities in a Macro Character Sheet. They remain editable that way. Then make a universal token macro that calls the sheet ability. It's roundabout, but it saves you from having to deal with HTML replacements. ("Macros" being the name of my character sheet):


%{Macros|OGL-Ability-Check}

calls:


May 03 (6 years ago)

Edited May 03 (6 years ago)


Surok said:

Search the forums for “universal OGL macro”.


https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/5591512/slug%7D


Perfect!  That's exactly what I was looking for, thanks!




May 03 (6 years ago)


keithcurtis said:

If you go that route, I would suggest saving them as abilities in a Macro Character Sheet. They remain editable that way. Then make a universal token macro that calls the sheet ability. It's roundabout, but it saves you from having to deal with HTML replacements. ("Macros" being the name of my character sheet):

I'm sure that's a more robust method in the long run, and I'll have to dive into it when I have the time and brainspace.  For now, though, the link posted upthread will do what I need it to.  Thanks!
May 03 (6 years ago)
keithcurtis
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They are really cool macros.