The Only Sheet
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| Developer(s) | The Only Sheet |
|---|---|
| Stable release | varies
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| Engine | |
| Operating system | Windows |
| Platform | Microsoft Excel 2007+ (PC) |
| Type | RPG playing aid |
| License | subscription based or standalone |
| Website | http://TheOnlySheet.com |
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The Only Sheet is a brand which creates character creation and maintenance tools for role-playing game, focusing on players of the D&D3.5 system, and Pathfinder RPG (1st and 2nd editions) systems.[1] Implementation of these tools is always done using the System Reference Document (for D&D3.5) and the Pathfinder Reference Document (for Pathfinder RPG). The TOS+ Character Manager is an example of a Dynamic Character Sheet.[2]
The tools are macro enabled Excel Workbooks which requires Microsoft Excel 2007 or later for Windows. Support for the Macintosh version of Excel has been dropped due to constant incompatibilities between versions.
Character Managers[edit]
There are currently 3 Character Managers developed by The Only Sheet:
- TOS+: For 3.5 OGL and Pathfinder 1st edition
- TOS FIVE: For the 5e edition
- TOS 2nd CORE edition and TOS 2nd PRO edition : For Pathfinder 2nd edition
Main features of TOS+, TOS FIVE and TOS 2nd CORE edition[edit]
These Character Managers allows users to create either D&D3.5 or Pathfinder Characters/Monsters, and subsequently maintain these creations as they advance in levels. Equipment, spells, treasure and such can all be tracked in the workbook:
- Dynamic: Apply effects directly on the Character during gaming (Dynamic Play video)
- Stacking Rules: Implements the Stacking Rules (varies depending on the supported system)
- Error checking: Helps create consistent Characters
- Support: The Community Forum (see below) allows for technical support
- Customization: Almost anything can be customized
- Printable: Output is similar to official Character sheet
- Mythic, Epic and Psionic for 3.5 OGL or Pathfinder 1e Characters is supported in TOS+
Requirements[edit]
These Character Managers requires a PC with Microsoft Excel 2007 or higher, updated to the latest service pack. All these are developed on Excel 2007 for maximum compatibility. Previous versions of Excel are not powerful enough to support these managers.
The Character Managers do not function in non-Excel spreadsheet applications because those versions do not contain VBA. Support for Mac Excel was discontinued due to unending incompatibility issues.
Output[edit]
The Character Managers can be used either:
- Directly on a Laptop (using the LapTop or Dashboard worksheet).
- As printed output: Various worksheets can be printed to represent the Character.
Sharing[edit]
Characters can be exchanged between people, like the Dungeon Master and a player). The "Save Character" option of the Control Worksheet can be used to generate a small .tos file, which can then be sent to others.
Community Forum[edit]
Opening in May 2005, The Community Forum for The Only Sheet has attracted 4,800+ members (as of February 2020). The forum has several sections, each for their corresponding product. Play-by-Post games are hosted on the Forum. Hundreds of classes and races have been created and shared by users of the forum (depending on the edition).
The Community Forum also serves as a contact points for the Loot Divider product, a tool which enables groups to track treasure and the value of items, including magical items with properties.
Availability[edit]
Products from The Only Sheet are available on its home page, and several online store like the Open Gaming Store, The Paizo Store and Drivethru RPG.
History[edit]
- December 2003: Work on the Dual-Class Character Sheet starts. It supports 2 classes.
- April 2004: The Dual-Class Character Sheet is released as Donationware
- August 2004: The Dual-Class Character Sheet is renamed Multiclass Character Sheet, with supports for 3 classes
- January 2005: Creation of the Mailing List
- May 2005: The Community Forum opens
- April 2006: The Multiclass Character Sheet is renamed The Only Sheet
- March 2007: TOS+ version 1 is released
- October 2008: The last version of The Only Sheet becomes TOS FREE
- November 2008: TOS+ v2.0 is released
- October 2009: TOS+ v3.0 is released, with support for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
- July 2011: TOS+ v3.6 is released, with support for Paizo's Advanced Player's Guide
- June 2012: TOS+ v3.667 is the first version to work only Excel 2007+
- August 2012: TOS+ v3.700 allows users to 'skin' the worksheets, thus allowing for changes in background color, fonts etc.
- October 2012: TOS+ v3.800 added ToolTips to show the source of bonuses, and has a new Core process that accelerates computations
- November 2012: TOS+ v3.850 adds the content of the Ultimate Equipment book from Paizo
- April 2013: TOS+ v4.0 adds both the Ultimate Combat and Ultimate Magic books from Paizo
- November 2013: TOS+ v4.1 includes computing speed improvements for both computations and loading a character
- December 2013: TOS+ v4.2 is unified into a single version that works on both Excel 32 bits and 64 bits
- December 2013: TOS CORE is released
- January 2014: TOS+ v5.0 adds compatibility with the Macintosh version of Excel (v14.1+)
- August 2019: TOS 2nd CORE edition published to support the second edition of Pathfinder RPG
- September 2019: TOS+ v6 removes MAC compatibility due to incompatible version of Excel
TOS CORE[edit]
Based on TOS+ v5.0, TOS CORE is a free Character Sheet that features the content of the Pathfinder® Roleplaying Game Core Rulebook™, and the SRD (OGL) (exception: the Divine rules). It is fully functional and one of the few free Character sheets that has both a full implementation of the stacking rules and dynamic play (i.e. can be used interactively during a gaming session - example video). TOS CORE can be acquired here or on the major RPG sites.
References[edit]
External links[edit]
- TOS FREE Review from d20 Magazine Rack (original is offline, linked to archived version at the Wayback machine at the Internet Archive)
- Home page
- TOS community forum
- Pathfinder from Paizo Publishing
- Wizards of the Coast
- TOS Wiki
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