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| − | A [[ToolSet]] is a Traveller game mechanic, an organized system for generating game components other than player | + | A [[ToolSet]] is a Traveller game mechanic, an organized system for generating game components other than [[player character]]s. {{Unpublished cite|author=[[Maksim-Smelchak]]|citeName=ms}} |
* The player character generator is known as [[CharGen]]. | * The player character generator is known as [[CharGen]]. | ||
* ToolSets exist as hardcopy in-rulebook creation sequences and as automated, online utility programs. | * ToolSets exist as hardcopy in-rulebook creation sequences and as automated, online utility programs. | ||
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''[[Traveller RPG:Community Portal|Traveller Core Support Sites]]:'' | ''[[Traveller RPG:Community Portal|Traveller Core Support Sites]]:'' | ||
# [http://www.farfuture.net/ FFE Homepage] | # [http://www.farfuture.net/ FFE Homepage] | ||
| + | # [[Traveller Map]] | ||
# [[Traveller RPG Wiki]] | # [[Traveller RPG Wiki]] | ||
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# [[Traveller5 World Builder]] | # [[Traveller5 World Builder]] | ||
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== Description ([[Specifications]]) == | == Description ([[Specifications]]) == | ||
The [[T5 Core Rules]] contains ToolSets for the following functions: | The [[T5 Core Rules]] contains ToolSets for the following functions: | ||
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# [[WorldMaker]] AKA [[T5 WorldMaker]] | # [[WorldMaker]] AKA [[T5 WorldMaker]] | ||
| − | === External Link/s === | + | === T4 ToolSets === |
| − | + | [[T4]] has ToolSets derived from Book B [[Fire, Fusion & Steel]] | |
| − | + | # [[Quick Ship Design System]] | |
| − | + | # [[Standard Ship Design System]] | |
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| − | + | === T5 External Link/s === | |
| − | + | * [http://traveller5.net/tools/makers/gunmaker.html Armor & Gun Maker at Traveller5.net] | |
| − | + | * [http://traveller5.net/tools/makers/omni_vehicle_maker.html Omni Vehicle Maker at Traveller5.net] | |
| − | + | * [http://traveller5.net/tools/t5plants.cgi Plant Generator at Traveller5.net] | |
| − | + | * [http://traveller5.net/tools/robot-maker.cgi Robot Maker at Traveller5.net] | |
| + | * [http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonoreita/T5%20World%20Map%20Generator/t5_world_builder.html Traveller5 World Builder] | ||
| + | * [http://members.ozemail.com.au/~jonoreita//T5%20World%20Map%20Generator/t5_world_builder.html Traveller Worlds: Maps & Systems] | ||
| + | * [http://traveller5.net/tools/makers/vehiclemaker.html Vehicle Maker at Traveller5.net] | ||
| + | * [http://traveller5.net/tools/vilanitools.html Word Generator at Traveller5.net] | ||
| + | * [http://traveller5.net/tools/worldbuilder/ World Builder at Traveller5.net] | ||
== History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | == History & Background ([[Dossier]]) == | ||
| − | [[CharGen]] and various simulators for making various things across a broad spectrum from [[NPC]]s to [[object]]s to [[armor]] to [[weapon]]ry to [[vehicle]]s to [[starship]]s and more have been a consistent feature of the game since 1977. | + | [[CharGen]] and various simulators for making various things across a broad spectrum from [[NPC]]s to [[object]]s to [[armor]] to [[weapon]]ry to [[vehicle]]s to [[starship]]s and more have been a consistent feature of the game since 1977. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=ms}} |
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| + | Many ToolSets have been converted into online calculators and similar programs. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=ms}} | ||
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| + | ToolSets are a major part of T5 and many were created throughout the development and playtesting of the T5 Core Rules. Not all of them made it to the final cut and not all of them are featured in the T5 Core Rules. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=ms}} | ||
| − | + | ToolSets, or their equivalents (which continue to be ToolSets even if not named thus), are one of the main points of divergence for different [[version]]s. For example: {{Unpublished cite|author= [[Adrian Tymes]] }} | |
| + | * Every [[version]] has some type of [[CharGen]]. In most [[version]]s, it is possible for a traveller to die during [[CharGen]] due to random dice rolls. In [[Mongoose Traveller]], both first and [[Mongoose 2nd|Second Edition]], this is at most a choice, never forced: if the rolls would have resulted in death, a traveller can instead go into medical debt to stay alive. [[GURPS Traveller]] does not use lifepath-style [[CharGen]], avoiding the issue entirely, instead substituting a point-buy system. | ||
| + | * [[Mongoose 2nd|Mongoose Traveller Second Edition]] allows one to designate an arbitrary hull size, with simple formulas to calculate [[maneuver drive]] and [[jump drive]] requirements for a given performance (and [[power plant]] requirements for those and other systems, particularly energy weapons). [[The New Era]] and [[GURPS Traveller]] have more complex formulas, allowing for finer detail. Most other [[version]]s require one to pick among pre-made sizes of hull, [[maneuver drive]], and [[jump drive]], then look up the performance on tables, and select [[power plant]] to be at least equal to those (usually with no regard for other systems, including weapons). Some find one of these approaches far easier to use, or better suited to their use cases, than the others. | ||
| + | * For many, deciding between [[version]]s is primarily just deciding between ToolSets. | ||
=== The Perils of CharGen === | === The Perils of CharGen === | ||
| − | Traveller is very well known for the possibility of a character being killed before it leaves [[CharGen]]. Some might say infamous... | + | Traveller is very well known for the possibility of a character being killed before it leaves [[CharGen]]. Some might say infamous... This eventuality has become the butt of Tshirts and comic strips. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=ms}} |
=== Goofy Gearheadery === | === Goofy Gearheadery === | ||
| − | [[Starship]] and [[vehicle]] generation, in many cases, grew quite complex and became known as gearheadery with the self-obsessed fans becoming known as | + | [[Starship]] and [[vehicle]] generation, in many cases, grew quite complex and became known as gearheadery with the self-obsessed fans becoming known as [[gearhead]]s. {{Unpublished cite|citeName=ms}} |
== References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | == References & Contributors ([[Sources]]) == | ||
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|S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Xboat 1 |page= TBD}} ([[Xboat 01]]) | |S2= {{Ludography cite|name= Xboat 1 |page= TBD}} ([[Xboat 01]]) | ||
|S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | |S3= [[Traveller Wiki Editorial Team]] | ||
| − | |S4= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | + | |S4= Author & Contributor: Master Scout, and former Naval Architect [[CRHensley]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] |
| + | |S5= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Technologist [[Adrian Tymes]] of the [[Ministry of Technology]] | ||
| + | |S6= Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology [[Maksim-Smelchak]] of the [[Ministry of Science]] | ||
}} | }} | ||
{{MET|Community Resource|Game Mechanic|Terminology|ToolSet}} | {{MET|Community Resource|Game Mechanic|Terminology|ToolSet}} | ||
Latest revision as of 19:41, 14 November 2021
A ToolSet is a Traveller game mechanic, an organized system for generating game components other than player characters. [1]
- The player character generator is known as CharGen.
- ToolSets exist as hardcopy in-rulebook creation sequences and as automated, online utility programs.
Library Data Referral Tree[edit]
Please see the following AAB Library Data files for related information:
Traveller Core Support Sites:
Description (Specifications)[edit]
The T5 Core Rules contains ToolSets for the following functions:
- ArmorMaker
- CharGen
- CreatureMaker (In version 5.09, "BeastMaker")
- GunMaker
- PlantMaker
- RobotMaker
- ShipMaker
- ThingMaker
- Traveller Sophont Creation System (SophontMaker)
- VehicleMaker
- WordMaker
- WorldMaker AKA T5 WorldMaker
T4 ToolSets[edit]
T4 has ToolSets derived from Book B Fire, Fusion & Steel
T5 External Link/s[edit]
- Armor & Gun Maker at Traveller5.net
- Omni Vehicle Maker at Traveller5.net
- Plant Generator at Traveller5.net
- Robot Maker at Traveller5.net
- Traveller5 World Builder
- Traveller Worlds: Maps & Systems
- Vehicle Maker at Traveller5.net
- Word Generator at Traveller5.net
- World Builder at Traveller5.net
History & Background (Dossier)[edit]
CharGen and various simulators for making various things across a broad spectrum from NPCs to objects to armor to weaponry to vehicles to starships and more have been a consistent feature of the game since 1977. [1]
Many ToolSets have been converted into online calculators and similar programs. [1]
ToolSets are a major part of T5 and many were created throughout the development and playtesting of the T5 Core Rules. Not all of them made it to the final cut and not all of them are featured in the T5 Core Rules. [1]
ToolSets, or their equivalents (which continue to be ToolSets even if not named thus), are one of the main points of divergence for different versions. For example: [2]
- Every version has some type of CharGen. In most versions, it is possible for a traveller to die during CharGen due to random dice rolls. In Mongoose Traveller, both first and Second Edition, this is at most a choice, never forced: if the rolls would have resulted in death, a traveller can instead go into medical debt to stay alive. GURPS Traveller does not use lifepath-style CharGen, avoiding the issue entirely, instead substituting a point-buy system.
- Mongoose Traveller Second Edition allows one to designate an arbitrary hull size, with simple formulas to calculate maneuver drive and jump drive requirements for a given performance (and power plant requirements for those and other systems, particularly energy weapons). The New Era and GURPS Traveller have more complex formulas, allowing for finer detail. Most other versions require one to pick among pre-made sizes of hull, maneuver drive, and jump drive, then look up the performance on tables, and select power plant to be at least equal to those (usually with no regard for other systems, including weapons). Some find one of these approaches far easier to use, or better suited to their use cases, than the others.
- For many, deciding between versions is primarily just deciding between ToolSets.
The Perils of CharGen[edit]
Traveller is very well known for the possibility of a character being killed before it leaves CharGen. Some might say infamous... This eventuality has become the butt of Tshirts and comic strips. [1]
Goofy Gearheadery[edit]
Starship and vehicle generation, in many cases, grew quite complex and became known as gearheadery with the self-obsessed fans becoming known as gearheads. [1]
References & Contributors (Sources)[edit]
This list of sources was used by the Traveller Wiki Editorial Team and individual contributors to compose this article. Copyrighted material is used under license from Far Future Enterprises or by permission of the author. The page history lists all of the contributions.
- Marc Miller. T5 Core Rules (Far Future Enterprises, 2013), 537-630.
- Robert Eaglestone. Xboat 1 (Robert Eaglestone, 2019), TBD. (Xboat 01)
- Traveller Wiki Editorial Team
- Author & Contributor: Master Scout, and former Naval Architect CRHensley of the Ministry of Science
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master Technologist Adrian Tymes of the Ministry of Technology
- Author & Contributor: Lord (Marquis) and Master of Sophontology Maksim-Smelchak of the Ministry of Science
- ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 Information provided to the library by Maksim-Smelchak
- ↑ Information provided to the library by Adrian Tymes