Question On Effects.

**bnickelsen** · July 13th, 2015, 18:41

For a Ring Of Protection (Text = Plus 1 AC and Plus 1 Saves)

Creating an "effect" as follows "Ring;AC:1;Save all 1"

question 1 Is that the right syntax?
question 2 Could I expect

Opt a: To see the AC and saves on the PC character sheet change to reflect this adjustment?

Opt a

Pot b: Just applies when an attack or saves roll is made?

**Thegroo** · July 13th, 2015, 18:57

1. Shoul be "Ring; AC:1;SAVE:1"
2. Opt b. The effect just applies when an attack or save is made. But it will get stated in the chat window.

**kylania** · July 13th, 2015, 18:57

You would use: Ring;AC: 1;SAVE: 1

Save needed to be SAVE and the all is assumed.

As you noticed however the number isn't actually displayed, not even in the roll, but it does count.

Test Fighter has an AC of 18 normally, with the AC: 1 effect this roll of 18 missed him since the system knew his modified AC was 19 even though it's not shown on the character sheet.

The Saving Throw example is for your next question about SAVE: 1 strength only affecting STR instead of all saves. It did add the +1 to the +4 STR modifier he has.

For just a roll you'd create it as a power on the character and have them click the button to apply it:

**bnickelsen** · July 13th, 2015, 19:07

Just for clarity then if the save only applied to one type then I would use "Ring;AC: 1;SAVE: strength 1" as an example?

**kylania** · July 13th, 2015, 19:18

SAVE: 1 strength

**bnickelsen** · July 13th, 2015, 19:24

Originally Posted by kylania

SAVE: 1 strength

Thank you Tested and working as expected. Case sensitivity gets me every time. and the order they go in. But it is working so Woot.

**kylania** · July 13th, 2015, 19:30

Read more about effects here: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/wiki/...php/5E_Effects

I also cleaned up my example above a bit. Was clicking on the wrong sheet! heh

**bnickelsen** · July 13th, 2015, 19:36

Originally Posted by kylania

Read more about effects here: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/wiki/...php/5E_Effects

I also cleaned up my example above a bit. Was clicking on the wrong sheet! heh

Believe it or not I had the page open, it just was not making sense to me. Truth is I am still confused a bit by it all. But I am persistent I will keep at it till it clicks.

**Zacchaeus** · July 13th, 2015, 19:51

I cannot be certain of course but it may well be that many such items which will appear in the forthcoming DMG will have all of that lovely syntax worked out when the item is drag/dropped.

**bnickelsen** · July 13th, 2015, 19:59

Originally Posted by Zacchaeus

I cannot be certain of course but it may well be that many such items which will appear in the forthcoming DMG will have all of that lovely syntax worked out when the item is drag/dropped.

Originally Posted by bnickelsen

Shutup! Just take my money

That will be awesome.

After thought, I am assuming you are referring to the canned magic items that might ship in the DMG package.

I would add to my wish list for the future a selection section or auto complete for building items and powers/abilities.

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