[DS] Computer assistance

1 posts ยท Jul 11 2003

From: Jakim Friant <jmodule@y...>

Date: Fri, 11 Jul 2003 09:52:59 -0400

Subject: [DS] Computer assistance

While playtesting a Dirtside scenario a while back I wrote a computer
program to roll dice, draw chits, and basically resolve the to-hit
process.  I was inspired by the chit-draw programs written by Yves and
Thomas Heaney, but I wanted it to do more than just draw chits. I set it up
where the user can pick the size and type of weapon, the firecon level, etc.,
and then the program will roll the appropriate dice and pick the correct
number of chits and give a final result. I've only used it for solo playtests,
but it's turned out to be really useful for speeding up a game.

Anyway, I thought some other Dirtside players might be interested in trying it
out so, with the permission of Jon T., I've set up a page where you can
download the program: