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Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses Revisited

Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses Revisited

The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository. 

Three subclasses reappear today in Unearthed Arcana, each with a new form. After studying your feedback on the Revived,...

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Development Peek

In the past weeks I have been testing a new development process which I plan to use going forward. The main benefit is the automation of the process of releasing new versions which currently is a manual process for me (and for every user). A change that will come with this is that I will be moving from the current MSI installer to a new MSIX ins...

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Unearthed Arcana: Psionic Options Revisited

Unearthed Arcana: Psionic Options Revisited

The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.

Shine with the power of the mind in this installment of Unearthed Arcana! Today we revisit several psi-themed options th...

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Unearthed Arcana: Spells and Magic Tattoos

Unearthed Arcana: Spells and Magic Tattoos

The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.

Conjure forth new magic in your D&D games with the spells and tattoos introduced in today’s Unearthed Arcana. Many of t...

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Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount

Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount

The player options from the latest official release, Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount, have been added to the content repository.

Explorer’s Guide to Wildemount provides everything you need to play Dungeons & Drag...

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Aurora Release - 1.0

Aurora Release - 1.0

This update has a few minor issues fixed but is basically marking the application as version 1.0 and removing the preview tags. 

Note: I won’t show the update notice in the latest preview yet since you don’t have to upgrade right away, there are also no required changes to content files. ...

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Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses, Part 3

Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses, Part 3

 The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository. 

Continuing our series of new D&D subclasses in 2020, Unearthed Arcana presents three more for you to playtes...

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Additional Content: Blood Hunter 2020

Additional Content: Blood Hunter 2020

The redesigned Blood Hunter from Matthew Mercer has been added to the third-party content. This content includes the ...

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Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses, Part 1

Unearthed Arcana: Subclasses, Part 1

The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository. 

Four new subclasses for you to try out: the Path of the Beast for the barbarian, the Way of Mercy for the monk, the Oath of the Watch...

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Additional Content: Deep Magic Series

Additional Content: Deep Magic Series

The Deep Magic series from Kobold Press has been added to the third-party index. This content includes ~30 archetypes, ~30 feats, ~400 spells, and more.

Be sure to check out how to add the additional content here if you’ve not done so already. You can include the ...

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Updated Bundle Commands

Updated Bundle Commands

With the new release you can use the Alt + B  shortcut in the character builder to show a new panel in the Additional Content tab. 

This will allow you to add the index files from the main respository and community driven content with 1 click. (or pick one from the selection box under the url textbox)

There...

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Preview Version 1.19.1216

Preview Version 1.19.1216

With the release of preview v1.19.1216 a number of changes have been made, issues have been fixed, and new features have been implemented. This is the last public preview version before Aurora v1.0 will be released.

Read the changelog on the w...

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Unearthed Arcana: Fighter, Rogue, and Wizard

Unearthed Arcana: Fighter, Rogue, and Wizard

The content from the latest Unearthed Arcana has been added to the content repository.

Their minds bristling with power, three new su...

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Eberron: Rising from the Last War

Eberron: Rising from the Last War

The player options from the latest official release, Eberron: Rising from the Last War, have been added to the content repository.

You might see some of the player options from Wayfinder’s Guide to Eberron...

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Development Peek

Development Peek

A quick view at some changes:

- The backgrounds selection will show a column with proficiencies, tools, languages you will get.

- Items from the inventory can be stored in one of the two storage locations, up to 10 of the stored items are shown separate from the inventory on the equipment page. You can name the storage location yours...

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Going Forward

After the next update you'll probably see one more minor update before I take off the preview label from Aurora and mark it officially as the v1.0

Going forward any preview versions of the character builder that will be released will be available here for all patrons. These versions would include ongoing changes and first versions of new f...

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Upcoming Inventory Additions

Upcoming Inventory Additions

An update on upcoming changes:

The equipment page will split you inventory in 3 sections, adventuring gear (including mundane weapons and armor), magic items, and valuables (gems, art objects).

Some new additions will be blessings, boons, and charms that will be listed in the magic item section and a bulk of valuables will be include...

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Preview Version 1.19.304

A new version of the Aurora Builder is now available for download.  This version includes a number of changes to statistics, groups for your characters, and various bug and description fixes.

Release Notes

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Character Sheet Update - Equipment Page

I've made a first version for a dedicated equipment page. Looking for some input on things to add or change before i start implementing it.

  • it has 40 entries for normal gear, half as much for magic items, some lines for valuables such as gems and art objects.
  • two sections for items that are on a mount or vehicle (or a stash ...

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Upcoming Update - Breaking Changes

I'll be releasing an update for the builder next week. If you're just using the builder and the content from the repository you can just update the builder and the additional files and you should be good to go. 

If however you're using extra homebrew content you've created/added, there are breaking changes with statistic rules that mi...

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Preview Version 1.19.118

A new version of the Aurora Builder is now available for download. This version includes a dark theme, character sheet improvements, source restrictions, bugfixes and more. 

Updated content files should be updated automatically after you launch the builder.


R...

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Development Peek

Development Peek

Here's a quick peek at some improvements i've added a long the way. Mainly:

  • Custom files will be updated automatically at startup. (yay!)
  • A (Ranger) companion can be selected which will show up on the character information panel once you have it. You'll be able to toggle (click small portraits) between them to view some basi...

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Development Peek

Development Peek

Here's a screenshot of the new dark theme i've been working on along side character sheet changes. 

Also, the a new 'sources' section allows for excluding sources such as third-party content and playtest material such as unearthed arcana on a character basis. This will reduce content in the selection pickers when you're not using cert...

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Discord Channel

I've had some requests for a discord channel to ask a quick questions or discuss an issue. Also, it might be useful for when i need some input on a specific implementation of a feature.

Feel free to join: https://discord.gg/MmWvNFV 


Note from the Patreon FAQ:...

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Upcoming Revamped Character Sheet

Looking for some input on what details to have displayed on the character sheet, missing sections, or requested additions to the sheet. 

I've been looking for available character sheets but decided to create them fully myself so it can be exactly how I want it to be tailered to the application. Also, this way more sheets with small differenc...

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Preview Version 1.18.817

A new version of the Aurora Builder Preview is now available for download.  This version includes a number of bugfixes and an equipment section overhaul.

Update the custom files from https://github.com/aurorabuilder/elements to get all the items from various so...

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Development Peak (Equipment)

Development Peak (Equipment)

Here is a little screenshot peek at the upcoming equipment section.

It will have your favorite weapons, armor, gear, magic items, potion, poisons, etc from the various sources.

You will be able to equip all items as you see fit, there will not be just one slot for the neck for example. Two necklaces, a cloak, and a insignia or a brooch, is ...

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Bundle Commands

I have added a few commands to make adding existing custom content easier for you guys. These commands can be entered in the compendium search box in the titlebar of the builder.

When you enter '@bundle core' it will download the core index from https://github.com/auror...

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Preview Version 1.18.423

A new version of the Aurora Builder Preview is now available for download. This version includes a number of bugfixes, code rewrites, UI changes, and a spellcasting overhaul.


Release Notes 

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Development Peek

Development Peek

Updating the character details panel with added details and slide-in style instead of the current popup.

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