Another Character Generator

By OggDude, in Star Wars: Edge of the Empire RPG

OK, I think I figured out why 64-bit Windows was having an issue with the install. I had included both 32- and 64-bit DLLs for SQL Server Compact, but they were from two different versions. When I replaced the interface DLL with the version that came with the 64-bit install, the 32-bit install wasn't working. Unfortunately, I can't test the 64-bit install. However, both sets of DLLs are now from the same install package and have the same version. So, it should now work.

Please wait about 10 minutes or so for the deployment to be finished, then you can download the new release.

Edit: DropBox is finished. Google Drive takes forever, for some reason. It still has a ways to go :)

Edited by OggDude

Oh ****! Replied before the edit. Yeah, they're all in there.

I don't think this will work (see my previous post), but try removing those seven DLLs and see what happens. I have a feeling you'll still have problems, but it's worth testing :)

Downloaded the new release - it works. Good catch on the DLLs and thanks a million!

Downloaded the new release - it works. Good catch on the DLLs and thanks a million!

Oh good. I don't have a 64-bit machine to do testing on, so I was working blind here. I'm glad both versions are working finally.

Happy to be your guinea pig, haha.

Happy to be your guinea pig, haha.

I'd expect nothing less from Honest Abe :)

Happy to be your guinea pig, haha.

I'd expect nothing less from Honest Abe :)

Yes, work full. Thank you, haces un gran programa y al otro lado del océano te lo agradecemos xD

Happy to be your guinea pig, haha.

I'd expect nothing less from Honest Abe :)

Yes, work full. Thank you, haces un gran programa y al otro lado del océano te lo agradecemos xD

¡De nada! Yo espero que las aplicaciónes son útiles para ti :)

Edited by OggDude

I get the following error when launching the app, after it prompts to install the latest version. Running Windows 8.1 Update 1 64 bit.

'Unable to install or run the application. The application requires that assembly System.Data.SqlServerCe Version 3.5.1.0 be installed in the Global Assembly Cache (GAC) first.'

All was working fine yesterday.

Many thanks.

I get the following error when launching the app, after it prompts to install the latest version. Running Windows 8.1 Update 1 64 bit.

'Unable to install or run the application. The application requires that assembly System.Data.SqlServerCe Version 3.5.1.0 be installed in the Global Assembly Cache (GAC) first.'

All was working fine yesterday.

Many thanks.

Does it get this AFTER it does the update, but before the launcher shows up?

As soon as I click on the option to update it pops up, so before it has actually updated.

As soon as I click on the option to update it pops up, so before it has actually updated.

Ah, criminy. I had to remove the reference to the database and add it again, which then reset the interface DLL back to being a prerequisite (which is why it yelled at you). I have to, yet again, turn that off.

Anyway, I re-published the install, so you should be good to go. DropBox says it has a minute to go, so give it 5 :) Oh, and this only applies to the web install, not the manual install.

That's worked fine. Thanks Oggy

I'm hoping the silence means that this last version is working well for everyone? :)

I'm hoping the silence means that this last version is working well for everyone? :)

hmmm.. Actually no. I read this post and jumped over and did the update. Once complete the Editor worked great but the Character and Encounters wouldn't start, instead they crashed on launch, from the launcher or the the exe.

I just went back and reloaded the previous version and everything works...data is there too.

And I am using the manual install..

Edited by SSand

I'm hoping the silence means that this last version is working well for everyone? :)

hmmm.. Actually no. I read this post and jumped over and did the update. Once complete the Editor worked great but the Character and Encounters wouldn't start, instead they crashed on launch, from the launcher or the the exe.

I just went back and reloaded the previous version and everything works...data is there too.

And I am using the manual install..

Try installing it into a new directory.

I'm hoping the silence means that this last version is working well for everyone? :)

hmmm.. Actually no. I read this post and jumped over and did the update. Once complete the Editor worked great but the Character and Encounters wouldn't start, instead they crashed on launch, from the launcher or the the exe.

I just went back and reloaded the previous version and everything works...data is there too.

And I am using the manual install..

Try installing it into a new directory.

OK, I will in the am.

Yet another minor tweak proposal...

I like that you now include bonus Advantage symbols on the skill dice column for certain races or whatever.

What about doing the same for the weapons shown on the same page (superior and laser scope each add one)?

Yet another minor tweak proposal...

I like that you now include bonus Advantage symbols on the skill dice column for certain races or whatever.

What about doing the same for the weapons shown on the same page (superior and laser scope each add one)?

The latest version does add advantage to shown weapons for superior quality. I could add it to the laser sight as well, but it might be misleading. The advantage is only added to successful rolls, not all rolls.

Yet another minor tweak proposal...

I like that you now include bonus Advantage symbols on the skill dice column for certain races or whatever.

What about doing the same for the weapons shown on the same page (superior and laser scope each add one)?

The latest version does add advantage to shown weapons for superior quality. I could add it to the laser sight as well, but it might be misleading. The advantage is only added to successful rolls, not all rolls.

probably better as a note for the weapon.

Yet another minor tweak proposal...

I like that you now include bonus Advantage symbols on the skill dice column for certain races or whatever.

What about doing the same for the weapons shown on the same page (superior and laser scope each add one)?

The latest version does add advantage to shown weapons for superior quality. I could add it to the laser sight as well, but it might be misleading. The advantage is only added to successful rolls, not all rolls.

probably better as a note for the weapon.

That's basically what it is now. It'll show up in the "Special" area as "add an advantage to successful combat rolls", but won't show the advantage symbol in the dice pool.

As soon as I click on the option to update it pops up, so before it has actually updated.

Ah, criminy. I had to remove the reference to the database and add it again, which then reset the interface DLL back to being a prerequisite (which is why it yelled at you). I have to, yet again, turn that off.

Anyway, I re-published the install, so you should be good to go. DropBox says it has a minute to go, so give it 5 :) Oh, and this only applies to the web install, not the manual install.

I opened up the program and it said, "Hey, you don't have the latest program, do you want to download it?" I said yes, and it did, then it popped up with that error. I downloaded a new Web Install and when I ran setup.exe it verified application requirements then popped up with the same error, "Application cannot be started. Contact the application vendor." It doesn't give me the option of installing into a different directory.

Edit: Details...

PLATFORM VERSION INFO
	Windows 			: 6.2.9200.0 (Win32NT)
	Common Language Runtime 	: 4.0.30319.34014
	System.Deployment.dll 		: 4.0.30319.33440 built by: FX45W81RTMREL
	clr.dll 			: 4.0.30319.34014 built by: FX45W81RTMGDR
	dfdll.dll 			: 4.0.30319.33440 built by: FX45W81RTMREL
	dfshim.dll 			: 6.3.9600.16384 (winblue_rtm.130821-1623)

SOURCES
	Deployment url			: https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26990628/deploy/SWCharGen/SWCharGenLauncher.application
						Server		: nginx

IDENTITIES
	Deployment Identity		: SWCharGenLauncher.application, Version=1.1.2.4, Culture=neutral, PublicKeyToken=de51780b26683057, processorArchitecture=x86

APPLICATION SUMMARY
	* Installable application.

ERROR SUMMARY
	Below is a summary of the errors, details of these errors are listed later in the log.
	* Activation of https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26990628/deploy/SWCharGen/SWCharGenLauncher.application resulted in exception. Following failure messages were detected:
		+ Value does not fall within the expected range.

COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION FAILURE SUMMARY
	No transaction error was detected.

WARNINGS
	There were no warnings during this operation.

OPERATION PROGRESS STATUS
	* [4/18/2014 11:42:35 AM] : Activation of https://dl.dropboxusercontent.com/u/26990628/deploy/SWCharGen/SWCharGenLauncher.application has started.
	* [4/18/2014 11:42:35 AM] : Processing of deployment manifest has successfully completed.

ERROR DETAILS
	Following errors were detected during this operation.
	* [4/18/2014 11:42:35 AM] System.ArgumentException
		- Value does not fall within the expected range.
		- Source: System.Deployment
		- Stack trace:
			at System.Deployment.Application.NativeMethods.CorLaunchApplication(UInt32 hostType, String applicationFullName, Int32 manifestPathsCount, String[] manifestPaths, Int32 activationDataCount, String[] activationData, PROCESS_INFORMATION processInformation)
			at System.Deployment.Application.ComponentStore.ActivateApplication(DefinitionAppId appId, String activationParameter, Boolean useActivationParameter)
			at System.Deployment.Application.SubscriptionStore.ActivateApplication(DefinitionAppId appId, String activationParameter, Boolean useActivationParameter)
			at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.Activate(DefinitionAppId appId, AssemblyManifest appManifest, String activationParameter, Boolean useActivationParameter)
			at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.PerformDeploymentActivation(Uri activationUri, Boolean isShortcut, String textualSubId, String deploymentProviderUrlFromExtension, BrowserSettings browserSettings, String& errorPageUrl)
			at System.Deployment.Application.ApplicationActivator.ActivateDeploymentWorker(Object state)

COMPONENT STORE TRANSACTION DETAILS
	* Transaction at [4/18/2014 11:42:35 AM]
		+ System.Deployment.Internal.Isolation.StoreOperationSetDeploymentMetadata
			- Status: Set
			- HRESULT: 0x0
		+ System.Deployment.Internal.Isolation.StoreTransactionOperationType (27)
			- HRESULT: 0x0

Edited by CharismaticMechanic

I hate to be "that guy", but does anyone have any of the data files that I can import? I know it doesn't come with the download and I know you can go in yourself and edit each entry, which I have no issue doing, but it would be easier to just import the file if someone already has it. Even just the core book so I can quickly understand this game.

Thanks,

~Zuty

I hate to be "that guy", but does anyone have any of the data files that I can import? I know it doesn't come with the download and I know you can go in yourself and edit each entry, which I have no issue doing, but it would be easier to just import the file if someone already has it. Even just the core book so I can quickly understand this game.

Thanks,

~Zuty

Huh? All of the downloads have the base EotE data, and you can import all of the adversaries from the import directories after you download it. What are you asking for?

I think he's asking for the Description data so he doesn't have to enter it all himself.