My Sodales
Let me take a moment to introduce myself and the project we're passionate about. I'm one of the ongoing authors and caretakers of the Ars Magica charactersheet on Roll20. Ars Magica has been a part of my life for about a decade now, and much of that journey has revolved around this very character sheet.
It all began when I requested the creation of this sheet from Coal Powered Puppet on the Roll20 forums. Over time, I've delved into sheet-designing, adding new features and refining its appearance alongside fellow enthusiast Rienar. Together, we've enhanced its functionality, even incorporating elements like exploding dice!
Despite these improvements, the core structure of the sheet remains rooted in 2016. With Ars Magica celebrating its 20th anniversary, we feel it's time to give the sheet a major overhaul. Our goal is to modernize it, infusing it with functionalities that truly reflect its usage and elevate it from its origins as a simple translation of the original paper sheet.
Join us in realizing this vision and let's embark on this exciting journey together!
Passions of a Jerbiton
Our ambition to revamp this sheet is deeply rooted in our community's shared passion for this iconic system. We understand that this project isn't just about us—it's about honoring the legacy of Ars Magica and the dedicated players who have embraced it for nearly two decades.
Developing a new character sheet is no small feat, especially considering the sheet's already longstanding usefulness to countless sagas. Yet, as players ourselves, we've found that despite its reliability, the current sheet falls short in certain areas. We often find ourselves resorting to external tools for tracking seasonal activities, libraries, and diverse character archetypes beyond the Hermetic magus.
We believe that by expanding the capabilities of the character sheet to encompass these aspects, we can not only streamline gameplay for experienced players but also make it more accessible to newcomers. Our aim is to create a tool that embodies the intricate detail of Ars Magica, fostering storytelling and easing the burden of game management.
We invite the community to join us in shaping the future of Ars Magica. Together, let's craft a character sheet that reflects the richness of our shared experiences and ensures that the magic of this system continues to thrive for years to come.
Hubris of a Verditius
Let's break down the features we plan to add to the character sheet and provide estimates for the hours required. Dreaming big is easy, but reality demands a measuring stick. As the saying goes, things typically fall into a combination of good, cheap, and fast, but finding that balance can be a challenge.
Ideally, this project would already be well underway, but life's demands have delayed its progress. This isn't merely an "after hours project" for me; it's a significant endeavor that I undertake professionally as a freelancer. Every hour spent on this project must be weighed against its potential to sustain me financially.
I'm eager for the opportunity to dedicate more time to this sheet. By seeking support from the community through funding, I hope to justify investing further in this passion project. Your generous contributions would not only provide tangible support but also validate what I think the community wants in this character sheet.
Together, let's turn this dream into reality and create a character sheet that truly reflects the depth and richness of Ars Magica. Your support means the world to me and I hope that you'll join me on this seasonal activity in the lab!
- Export/Importing of Characters
- Aging Computation
- Seasonal Activities Journal
- Interconnected Covenant Sheet
- Non-Hermetic Powers and Magic
- Faster Grog and Companion Generation
- Shapeshifting and Heartbeasts
- Dedicated Certamen Section
- Powers and Might Pool Handling
Other Ways You Can Help
Obviously, this sheet is free to use for everyone who enjoys Roll20's VTT so its not unexpected that you might want to support our project in other ways. Please consider sharing this campaign with your fellow players, your storytellers, and on social media.
Please feel free to visit the Ars Magica Discusson Discord and find us on the #roll20-vtt channel
https://discord.gg/4cY9sB9p