DM Helpmate

You can ask questions about working with the program and purchasing the full version.

oszpista4 years ago

I saw that the software is filled with spells, monsters and items. I'm afraid these are the copyrighted content owned by Wizards of the Coast. It seems to me as a copyright infringement.

https://dnd.wizards.com/resources/systems-reference-document

We removed forbidden monsters such as Yuan-ti, Beholder and others. Are there any other reasons to worry about?

Yinsho2 years ago

I know this is a year old post, but I was just looking around at things in the Lite version of the program.

Where does the art come from for the monsters and items? That may be something to worry about.

Wizards of the Coast also actually has a page on their site about what content is allowed under the Open Gaming License.

gbow4 years ago

Is there going to be a Mac OS version?

Unfortunately, Mac Os version will not be available.

manmalak4 years ago

Roll20, Fantasy Grounds, and DNDbeyond could learn a lot from this software, I'm LOVING it so far. Quick question though, I see audio mixing options, but can other players join a hosted session with DM Helpmate? I don't see anywhere for players to join.

This program is aimed at those who play at the table offline.You can also stream the players' window.

After selecting a map, you can display the window using this button.

daguythere4 years ago

How do you zoom / pan on the player map screen?

MastaDemicDeveloper4 years ago(+1)

Hi there, on the players' screen there is a pop-up menu, in it you need to remove the lock. After that it will be possible to zoom and move the map. With the MMB or the RMB, depending on the map setting.

MatroxDX4 years ago

Could you make a couple of basic tutorials or a help option to learn how to some more advanced stuff? If you have time of course really good program btw. :D

Tutorials will soon be, today is likely to be on the use of maps. If no one will be embarrassed by a quirky translation of the text of instruction, they will come out more often. And then they will be corrected more competently.

MatroxDX4 years ago

Ty and they will be on the main page for the program?

Yes, on the project page in the Development Diary section.

McGixxer4 years ago

I just bought the Pro version today and I'm just getting started trying to learn my way around.

So far, loving the program! On my screen, the square grid is kind of hard to see on certain maps. Is there a way to increase the grid Opacity or thickness?

Greetings! At the moment, you can only change the grid size or color, but I will think about changing the thickness. This should not be difficult to implement.

McGixxer4 years ago

because of the way the TVs look when you view them when they are laying flat on a table, plus over head lights, different viewing angles, etc... it would be very helpful to put an Opacity percentage slider for the grid.

Opacity has been added, I hope it will be useful.

McGixxer4 years ago

Thank you so much! This will be super helpful with the many viewing options and angles, models of TVs etc... Great Job!!!!

Hi Mastademic,

First congratulations on this excellent app. I've just bought the pro version and I can't wait to do my sessions with it.

I have 2 questions: First I understand how you had equipment, weapons, spell etc to the players. I only inserted the stats and that's it. My second question is about the music. I was wondering if you're planning to allow playlists from Spotify to be played during the game. Instead of having to create new playlists.

Thanks for the help and keep up the good work.

Cheers

ALeamaro

Hi ALeamaro! If I understood the question of equipment correctly, this video shows how it can be done. About the second question. No import from Spotify was planned.

Thank you for your support.

Hi Mastademic,

Thanks for your help. I should have looked better to your youtube page... ;)

I think it would be great if we could integrate playlists from Spotify or others. Not importing the music per se, but being able to play a playlist through their links. Just a thought.

Kind regards

ALeamaro

Is there any way we can adjust the size of tokens? I use animated maps with grids and the tokens are too small. They only fill 1/4 of the square. So far, this is the only issue I have.

Hi. Briefly, the Map Settings tab has a grid size slider and an additional element for adjustment that appears when the grid is on.
More detailed instructions can be found here: https://mastademic.itch.io/dm-helpmate/devlog/184892/tutorial-how-to-add-a-map.

thank you for the reply. I will look at that later tonight.

As I am learning this application, I found that I am having trouble with it displaying maps when changing from one to another (maps are animated) on player screen. The first one plays fine, but all I get is blank screen when I change to another map. Even after I close application and restart, the only map that will show on player screen is the first map. Any help would be appreciated. Thanks in advance.

Most likely, you have fog on. Browse this topic: https://mastademic.itch.io/dm-helpmate/devlog/184892/tutorial-how-to-add-a-map.

The work with fog is shown at the very end.

Thank you. This was the case. One more question: How can I add Tokens that are not characters to map? Example: I want to place a prop in a room( .png file) that I can remove to reveal exit while in session. Is this possible, if so, how? If not, can it be implemented?

MastaDemicDeveloper4 years ago(+1)

Soon there will be tutorial on props and updating in this area.But for now, I can show you this.

Thank you, I will try it.

Hello!

I've created some items and NPC in the tools menu. But how do I place them in my maps? I also would like to know if there's anyway to increase the size of the props. I inserted some props in *png but they were very very small.

Thanks for the help

ALeamaro

Hello. I think you forgot to answer me.

Thanks

MastaDemicDeveloper4 years ago (1 edit)

Hi. Sorry, did not see the question. It is impossible to see the NPC on the map. To change the size of the props, right-click on it and click on the pencil icon.

P.S. I will remove the recurring question to avoid flooding.

No problem. Thank you for the help

bjorndory4 years ago

Hi! Loving the software so far, but I'm just wondering if there's a way to add classes? I'm running a game that includes an Artificer, for example, and I'd love to list him as such.

Hi. You can't add classes, but I will add Artificer soon.

Will you implement a way to rename or number monsters placed on the map? The issue: When you add them to episode(encounter), it numbers them, but there is no way to keep up with which one is which when looking at the map because map monsters all have generic name. Example: Episode- skeletons are numbered skeleton 1~? Map- skeletons are all labeled skeleton.

Episodes imply storage Type of monster. Therefore it is impossible to give names there, and there are no names on the map at all (only colors). You can distinguish between monsters only after they have been added to the battle by name and color. Can you tell me why you should give names or numbering of monsters before they were added to the battle?

In theory I can add custom names to episodes, but I need to understand how important it is.

Hello, I normally add a custom name on the token notes, that way when you click on them it shows the name and any other information you which to insert. I hope it helps :)

Hi. So i just bought this app and it simply doesn't open. It opens the launcher and the dice rolling and stuff, but then it simply shuts closed. What can i do?

Hi, where is the program located? Are there 0 kb files? Is it possible to send an error report from the event viewer? (eventvwr.msc)

Well its not an error, it starts loading, but then in shuts down and doesn't open

This is a error. If the program starts loading, it means that all the libraries are in their places, but it won't load further because of an error. Try deleting the file Bestiary\Notes.hm

hey, still doesn't work, but i found out that if i run it within winrar, it works

I can't help you if you don't answer at least one of the questions I ask. Did you at least unzip the program into a folder?

I recorded with the step you gave me, deleting the Bestiary/notes.hm and how i managed to open it. Sorry for any trouble

Go to the unzipped folder and delete ALL folders in it. Also delete Options.xml. Move the program to drive D or C. You can not keep programs on the desktop, you may have it protected and not allow the program to work properly. After that, try to run it.

If this is too much for you, download the program archive from the site again and unpack it at once, then run it. You don't need to unpack it on your desktop - you shouldn't do this for any tasks.
If you still have the problem, there is a better solution: download the client https://itch.io/app . Log into it and DM Helpmate will be installed correctly. This is a program like Steam, if you know what it is. With it you will get updates automatically.

If that doesn't help either then I have another option but it's more detailed but try these options first.

Hey, i downloadeed the app and now runs smoothly, thank you very much and again, sorry for any inconvenient.

H4ckdaddy3 years ago

I have switched the language to English but some of the tags and headers are still in Russian, is there a way to fix this?

Hi. I left the default language in Russian by mistake.

If you did not have time to work in the program and create content, you can delete all folders in the root of the program, except the Localization. This action will just recreate the folders inside the program.
It will be a little easier if you give a concrete example of what remains untranslated.

H4ckdaddy3 years ago

that worked for most of the problems but there are still these monster stats left untranslated,

Oh, I see. These creatures were added to the base by a Russian user. The English version of these creatures is not in the database yet. I will make a patch that removes these creatures.

Sorry about the confusion.

Hi Mastademic. I hope you're well.

I've been using dm Helpmate for several months now and I like it more and more! :)

I'm having a problem. The tokens of my players are not showing in one of my props but they are showing on the other, in the players map. I've not been able to find a solution. It seems to me I need to send the prop to the back, or the tokens to the front. Which is correct in one prop but apparently I did it by accident... I'm using the new version.

Thanks for your help.

Ana

Hi! Glad you like the program!

I understand your problem and have made changes. You can update the program.
I hope everything will be fine for you.

Thank you! Problem solved!

You too and stay safe! : )

Hello Mastademic,

When you insert the props you have the option to show or not to your players. I'm assuming that DM should be able to see those props on the DM map. But that is not happening. I can only see the props who are hidden only when I'm in prop editor, which is not useful at all in the middle of the game. Could you please fix that, so DM can see the hidden props in the dm map.

Thank you

Ana

Greetings. This feature was added specifically so as not to clutter up the dungeon master screen. If I understand correctly, you don't feel comfortable switching to black and white mode and making attributes visible there. I don't have an answer yet, as this is a clash of the two camps.

RavixOfForhorn3 years ago

Greetings. Thank you for your answer. I believe you should make more help videos, so we can understand better how things work. I understand now how it works but I don't understand the logic behind it. If my props are hidden it's because I don't want my players to see them immediately, but eventually I will need to make them visible. In my perspective it would be more practical to have everything on the dm screen. Changing to the props screen is one more thing a DM must remember to do and the end final is that you still have all the tokens and props on your screen, but your screen is black and white. The most important thing in your app is that it makes life easier for a DM and I don't think this feature improves it. Cheers.

DrixDM3 years ago

Hello, this program is great, but is there a way to have the grid overlay props? That's about the only thing I've found missing from it.

Is there anyway to transfer saves from one device to another?

You can simply move the folder with the program on another PC or just the folder Saves. But all paths to the files are absolute, it should be kept in mind for maps.

andruxu3 years ago

Hello, is it possible to insert effects (particles)? such as spells, fog, smoke, etc ...if this is not possible, is further development envisaged?

Hi. We tried to integrate particles, but it didn't work. The engine on which the program is written does not support such functionality. And there are no good third-party libraries.

RubberDuckD3 years ago

Greetings!
Is there a way of removing fog with a Brush tool ?