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RPG Manager is a free software which means you can download and use the whole program for free. However, if you feel the program is worth something to you and would like to "reward" the hard work and the many hours of development which I have put into this project, please make a donation clicking on the button below. I thank you.

05 April 2007
Three new screenshots are now available. They show a map comparison between version 1.x and a conversion to 2.0 and a couple of maps generated using the new location editor in version 2.0. The location editor is really taking much development time. I'm experimenting different solutions and will post some other screenshots as work proceeds. Some features:
- Create fantasy, modern or sci-fi locations, each with their unique graphics.
- Edit exterior and interior maps.
- Edit terrain elevations (at the moment I'm playing with different solutions).
- Place objects, creatures and treasures.
- Import objects/images from other maps. For example you find a really nice tower on the internet you'd like to place in your RPG Manager location map. You can convert it and add it in your location map.
- Export your location map into a single .BMP image (this feature is also available with world maps).

01 December 2006
Finally! The first screenshots of RPG Manager 2.0 have been uploaded. I must say I'm sorry for those who waited so long...I wish I could have been able to do it earlier.
I have completed and tested the world map conversion routine. It's really fantastic to see the old 1.x world maps converted into the new format; I'm looking into posting some comparison images in the future.

12 September 2006
It's been awhile since the latest release, but I'd like everyone to know that the project is still alive. Today I'm posting an update (version 1.9) which fixes an issue with program installation (file extraction from the WinZip archive) and a bug in weather generation in the Game Manager. This will be the final release for RPG Manager 1.x because...

...I AM VERY PLEASED TO ANNOUNCE THAT...

...some months ago I started working on a new engine for the program. This new engine will be available from version 2.0 which I'm working at right now. Details and screenshots will be posted very soon, for now I can assure that RPG Manager 2.0 will be fully compatible with the previous version. So stay tuned for news and updates: THIS STUFF IS REALLY HOT!!!

26 May 2005
RPG MANAGER 1.8!!! BEST WORKING VERSION EVER!!! THIS RELEASE IS MIGHTY AND POWERFUL!!!
Try it out and let me know! I have beta tested it thoroughly and fixed all the many problems still remaining with the program. This version is definately worth using.
List of fixes, additions and improvements:
- Added a new type of equipment: TRANSPORT. Now you can easily create a cart, wagon, mule or anything else which your character can use to get around or carry equipment.
- Added a feature to save locally or globally the following map settings: weather, random encounters and terrain descriptions. Settings saved locally can only be used in the current map, settings saved globally can be used in any map. Local settings, when present, override global ones. This speeds up a LOT the process of mapmaking.
- Added a check box to toggle the appearance of the terrain description in the Game Manager. Now terrain descriptions show only if you want to.
- Fixed some bugs on the character sheet, mostly involving inventory management and drag and drop operations.
- Fixed a bug in the Campaign Editor. When changing map, the settings for weather, random encounters and terrain descriptions remained the ones of the previous map.
- Fixed a bug with weather.
- Fixed a bug when adding a new character to a previously created group.

02 May 2005
New minor release for RPG Manager (v1.7.3) which in the Campaign Manager adds the possibility to update/change creature images in a much faster way. Also I fixed a couple of bugs and there are some improvements at the code level.

09 March 2005
Thanks to the work of Daniel Fluhr, it is now possible to download a German Language Pack for RPG Manager.

23 February 2005
I have uploaded a new data pack: Equipment which contains more than 100 different items. I also have been thinking about new ways to improve RPG Manager. Besides the editing improvements I'm still working on, what would you say if your character's AC could be automatically determined based on his dexterity and the protection he is wearing? I believe many other things could be automated on the character sheet. Let me know what you think...and I'll think about it (eh eh eh).

01 February 2005
As promised I am beginning to upload data packs for RPG Manager, starting with creatures. These data packs do not mean to be complete and exhaustive. But I hope they might be of some help to all the masters out there. If you believe that I am uploading stuff to slowly (and you may be right...but as usual it's just me) you can find a link in the proper section to the exact document from WOTC's site from which I'm just cutting and pasting data into RPG Manager. Anyway, as usual, let me know your opinions and if I can improve things in some way.
Also, I am releasing RPG Manager v1.7.2 right now, which it has some new features and improvements.
As soon as I have the other data packs ready, I will make them available to download.

17 December 2004
A new version of RPG Manager is available in the downloads section. This minor release fixes an important issue in location management. I am currently working on some improvements in the Campaign Editor part of the program, to make map editing a much faster process. Also I will be uploading data packs for creatures, equipment, spells and everything else, probably starting from the new year. Finally, Christmas is almost here and I would like to make my personal greetings to everyone of you. BUON NATALE E FELICE ANNO NUOVO!

24 August 2004
I have just released RPG Manager version 1.7 which fixes so many problems (especially in the character sheet and the Game Manager part of the program) and adds a few features:
- Weather tables and automatic weather generation: during map movement, weather conditions show up and can change.
- Total battleground: now characters can attack other characters and creatures can attack other creatures.
I would like to thank everyone who wrote me their opinions on the program and their suggestions. Thanks to you the RPG Manager project is continuously growing.
I am also aware that the main drawback of RPG Manager is the fact that one must create all the data from scratch. I don't know if it is legally possible to do such a thing (I wouldn't want to infringe some copyrights from WOTC) but I'll see if I can make some data downloadable in the near future.

13 February 2004
RPG Manager has been on the internet for almost a year now. During this time I tried to fix some problems and improve the project a little.
I would like to receive some feedback from whoever is using this program. It would be nice to know if people use RPG Manager during actual game sessions, to create worlds and settings, or for other purposes. Write and tell me what you think of the program. I would like to continue this project and have some new ideas but I will not waste time on something nobody is using. So let me know.

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