PCGEN GITHUB INSTALL
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This can be done on the command line, or else open the git GUI and clone from there. Clone the fork locally, if you use ssh for instance it should be: git clone :USERNAME/pcgen.git Log in to github and go to PCGen in your browser. It is designed about command line but all principles apply to the GUI version.

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If you do not know about git, reading the first 3 or 4 chapters of Pro Git will go a long way.

PCGEN GITHUB INSTALL

Be sure to install both the GUI & command line version. On Windows, Git For Windows is a good choice. You can install git on debian machines: sudo apt-get install git Install GitĬheck the installed version with: git -versionĪny version should do. You can install the latest version from AdoptOpenJDK regardless of your OS, please see instructions there. You will want Java with a minimum version of 11. Install JavaĬheck the installed version with: java -version For Linux or Mac, whatever default terminal you have is fine. For Windows this means opening the start menu and typing cmd.exe or Powershell.

Running CommandsĪnything written like this should be executed in a terminal. If you have trouble, feel free to ask in the discord or slack once you have joined. Where steps differ it will be highlighted. These steps should work for Linux, Mac or Windows. These steps will guide you to a basic setup for development. Submit pull request from your fork to master and respond to review by members.Try to ensure build passes BEFORE submitting a pull request. Push all work up into your copy of PCGen.

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Add tests if needed, especially if new code added.

Work until the feature or bug is finished.

It is good to name branches after ticket numbers, like fix_code_3444 or fix_data_3322.

Create a branch in your fork of PCGen during development.

Alternatively if you want to propose a new feature/change, make a JIRA entry to track it.

Get a bug from JIRA primarily from the CODE or DATA sections.

Programmers may want to review these if they work on the LST parsing or related systems. You can of course ask questions in the discord or slack if you are unsure. These are mainly targetted at new DATA contributors adding new books/content and fixing bugs. PCGen LST TutorialĪndrew has made a series of videos explaining the LST files. Browse it when you have time, it can provide some insight into certain parts of the architecture. The old wiki archives historical meetings, many design documents and useful dev information.

Review the Basic Workflow & Development Setup below to get started.

Work is tracked here to easily generate release notes.

Make an account on the JIRA bug tracker.

Post in the volunteers channel to get access to the Slack.

Many of the original members have become inactive and we need new contributors to keep the project going. If you can program Java or want to contribute to expanding the book support please consider joining our team. PCGen is an open source program driven by cotributors, without your help no new fixes or content can be added. It supports numerous game systems, most notably: It will let you create a character under a system of rules, track its levels and abilities as you progress, inventory and spells.

It works on Windows, Mac & Linux, basically anywhere the Java JDK works. PCGen is a program designed to create and manage player characters in pen & paper games like D&D.

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