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Version 6.1 beta2a
	
	- updated 3rd edition number of spells for each class

Version 6.1 beta1 

  For AD&D 3rd edition:
	- Improved skills and feats management
	- fixed detailed skill list not printing correctly
	- fixed Hit point calculation 
	- added sphere/school management
	- Improved Armor class management
	- Improved Hit points, added current and subdual damage
	- Full saving throws support
	- Improved initiative management

  General improvements:
	- Help file updated
	- New MSI installation engine for RPA installation.	


Version 6.01b
	- Added Microsoft Internet transfer control ocx
	- Help file modified

Version 6.01

	- fixed problem with registration file not working on V6.0
	- Numerous layout fix of forms
	- Hit points screen redesign

Version 6.0

	- Shareware again, 2 years of freeware without a single donation did it, sorry.
	- modified dice roller, can now fudge a dice roll with an integer value.
	- AD&D 3rd edition support is still in a development stage, not functional.


Version 5.4 
	- RPA is now builded around the powerful RPA API, giving access to the RPA features to developpers.
	- AD&D 3rd edition very basic support
	- Cantrip spell type added
	- numerous features added to support 3rd edition
	- fixed armor not printing
	- added base die feature in skill list(alternity)
	- added author field in spell screen
	- conversion utility program added to convert old RPA def sets to new ones.
	- high level characters(100lvl+) won't crash anymore, but assigned values are still wrong.
	- added secondary class for alternity diplomats
	- added skill filter option(alternity)
	- added date to reports, helps find out which character sheet is newer
	- weapons added to gear will print on character sheet by default.
	- full race description field added
	- full class description field added
	- race report added
	- class report added
	- added "system\modify report\other report" option, enabling you to modify any report.
	- fixed html background database corruption error.
	- Added a new combat time tracking tool and a countdown tool.
	- New Improved Dice roller, now supports alternity dice type and fudge feature.
	- Bug report email address was wrong...fixed that
	- web site url changed to http://www.rpgweb.com


Version 5.3b
	- web site url changed to http://rpa.homeip.net

Version 5.3 and 5.3a
	- fixed spell description garbage.
	- added netbook proficiencies and oriental weapons proficiencies.
	- fixed some in nomine satanis bugs.
	- added the council of wyrms def set.

	- Support for In nomine satanis magna veritas French game version by CROC
	  (This is NOT the steeve jackson's game In nomine, this is the original french version support from CROC)
	- Added option to subscribe to the rpa mailling list in the help menu.
	- Added precision/bonus field in item update screen.


Version 5.2
	- Added a base die column in the skill list(alternity)
	- print base die on character sheet (alternity)
	- added a related skill combo box for each item
	- print related weapon skill on the character sheet (alternity)
	- added option in master skill update panel to copy new skills to existing characters(alternity)
	- Help file update

Version 5.1e 
	- Gave RPA soft to the Galaxi Vice group.
	- Completely free version.
	- Alternity enhancements

Version 5.1d
	- added alternity mindwalker profession
	- added alternity psionics skills

Version 5.1c
	- fixed gear printing problem

Version 5.1b
	- Added 2 decimals to Rolemaster bonuses
	- Added flag to print weapons on character sheet.
	- Added possibility to print weapons on alternity character sheet.
	- fixed party generator in AD&D def set.

Version 5.1a(December 1999)

	- fixed template menu not available
	- fixed update containers saying update languages
	- added banners to fractal world gen.
	- Fixed registered users having ole error when printing character
	- Character sheet may have up to 50 proficiencies/spheres/schools instead of 20
	- Fixed error message when updating a class in some def sets
	- Fixed rolemaster party gen error.

Version 5.1(November 1999)

	- Improved RPG/Definition set selection screen
	- Added a player's list with email field
	- Added email character menu option
	- Added "Print setup" option in system menu
	- Can add new records to the generator engine data entry grid.
	- Added the following name generation selection: Formal names, Gods, drow, elven, lovecraftian(v2), middle earth, orc names, sumerian and veniri names.
	- Added "city block" map generation
	- Help file updated
	- "Check for updates" option added in the help menu.
	- banner display added
	- Alternity RPG support added.
	- Validation of the rpg type before importing/exporting.
	- New Blank Background template that can be printed and edited
	- New Time tracking sheet for dungeon masters
	- Blank equipment sheets can be printed and edited
	- Gear now includes a Container for each item, mean you can assign a location to each item.
	- Gizmosis added to the randomizer module
	- Added verification fields to check number of skills points distributed by player
	- Master gear Container table can be updated
	- Basic Rolemaster/MERP/Spacemaster support.
	- You can now enter experience level over 9 999 999XPs(for high level characters).
	- Added Mapper 1.0 module, draw graphical dungeon maps in html format.
	- Added Randomizer 1.0 module, generates inn names, food & drink, noble names, etc.
	- Dice roller can now be outside main RPA window.
	- Added new Cyberpunk background generator.
	- added gif and jpg support for character picture.
	- You can now update the languages and colors database
	- Background now generated in HTML format.
	- Dice throwing methods can be customized.
	- Fixed "FCRYPTO is not found" error when importing some spell databases.
	- Fractal World generator added.
	- You can now Customize the names, weather and encounter report.


Version 5.0e
	- Combo boxes resized
	- DM Report enabled for cyberpunk.
	- Improved spell importation routine to avoid duplicates/overwrite.
	- New character sheet with skills and powers attributes
	- Bug Fixes

Version 5.0
	- Added some cyberpunk gear
	- Added different dice throwing method for stats and skills in cyberpunk.
	- Party generator for Star wars and Cyberpunk
	- Improved cyberpunk character generation, no more solos with a body of 2.
	- minor bug fixes
	- Email functions added.
	- Complete new interface design.
	- Basic Skills and powers support added, more to come.
	- New visual foxpro 6.0 compiler used.
	- Better Starwars and Cyberpunk support.
	- Gear can now be printed from the main printing screen.
	- Improved Group and character management.
	- Email bug report function added.
	- New popup to add languages with right click.
	- New popup to add colors with right click.
	- New popup to add Armor with right click.
	- New option in the system menu enabling you to update any RPA table.
	- New Weather generator, generate weather for one year.
	- New name generator, generate a list of names for your gaming sessions.
	- Added new name type, Real names are now available from a database of over 6000 names.
	- Added 3 new dice throwing method for DarkSun. 4D4+4, 5D4 and 6D4 Drop lowest.
	- Characters can now be emailed for exchange with friends.
	- New help file, html style.
	- New "Right click" function added to edit fields.
	- Gear category can now be edited with a right click on it.
	- Uninstall feature upgraded.
	- Web pages URLs added.
	- Added some field descriptions for psionics spells.



Version 4.01

	- You can now export characters and import them in another database definition set or RPA software
	- Fixed bug with hit points generation when changing for a new class
	- Group selection screen now displays the characters as well
	- Help file recompiled with fox help workshop and new icons...a nighmare!


Version 4.00

	- The Netbooks are imported in a separate slot, no more mixed up with the standard spell list
	- The spell importation procedure will now "update" if the spell exists and "add" it if it's not there.
	- Added a new "very powerful" but also "very dangerous" option to enable the user to update any system table of RPA. Please ask me some advice before modifying something with this :-)
	- Fixed some minor bugs.	
	- The compiler of RPA is now Microsoft visual foxpro 5.0 instead of 3.0, supposed to be faster according to microsoft(I, however, find it slower and bigger)
	- Added an option to select which class will be used to calculate the saving throws for multi-class characters.
	- Modified the dice roller, you can now see each throw instead of only the total.
	- New button bar, Internet explorer like.
	- Cyberpunk 2020 support
	- An Encounter/monster generator
	- Background/Life event generator
	- Psionics support
	- Right click on a spell will display complete description
	- The long awaited...sphere update screen, yes you can now enter your own spheres/schools.
	- Fixed Weight/height mixup
	- Race movement can now be modified
	- Coins now weight 0.1 instead of 1.0 and you can edit them
	- Enhanced the school/sphere attribution to a spell
	- Added a full description field for the equipment, also printed on the equipment sheet.
	- The XPs and levels are now fully managed by the software, he will adjust the level or XPs of the characters all by himself.
	- Now able to randomize a spellbook from the "choose spell" screen
	- Fixed problem with new templates in star wars
	- New baby dragon cute little logo!


Version 3.08a

  - Fixed money printed on the character sheet displaying
    as platinum when it's gold.
  - Fixed error report when printing equipment sheet.

Version 3.08

  - Enhanced Star wars RPG support.

  - Spellbook and character can now be printed to an ASCII file.

  - Party generation now includes the wizard screen.

  - Template can now be added by the user(Star wars).

  - You can now import the GREAT NET SPELLBOOKS.

  - Some minor enhancements.


Version 3.07(Never released, beta only)

  - Star wars RPG support.

  - Dice roller added

  - Real Name generator added.


Version 3.06

  - You can select a different path for your database
    (easiest to update your software without losing your PCs!)
 
  - New abilities of the classes now printed on the 
    character sheet.

  - Some place for more proficiencies and spheres on the character sheet

  - Some kernel modifications to include the management of 
    some other roleplaying games in a near future(like star
    wars, Vampire, Cyberpunk, etc.) Those are only kernel
    modifications...you will probably begin to see the first
    screens in version 4.0 or RPA(no i don't know when it 
    will come out!)

  - You can now use the Copy and Paste option from the menu.
    You can also use Copy and Paste on the character picture.

  - RPA is now in 640X480 screen resolution. Everything may look
    a little crowded, but it will work on more computers.

  - The spells are now randomized when creating a new character.
    3 times the number of spells a caster can cast are added to
    his spellbook when creating the character, this parameter can
    be customized from the "rpa parameters" menu.

  - Mangement for Minor access to sphere.

  - A "Next experience level" field is now added.

  - Better management when you add a level to your PC.

  - A description field has been added to the spell so that you
    can write down the whole story about the spell...but it isn't
    printed in the spellbook yet. Will have to wait for the next 
    release.

  - Some Minor bug fix


Version 3.05

  - The kensai oriental class, more classes to come...
  - classes and the thieves will now have a percentage over 0%
    if the bonuses total is > 0%.
    The percentage was always 0% if you had no skill points
    allowed in the skill.

  - A better management of the customized classes, you can now
    create new abilities for a class(like the damage bonus of 
    the samurai class at each level).
    You can't print the new abilities for the moment...more 
    to come!

  - The Weapon proficiencies are now in the package, even the
    oriental weapon proficiencies.

Version 3.04

- Item bug fix
- Equipment report, the order was mixed up.

Version 3.03

- Equipment bug fix
- Registration address modification

Version 3.02

- Internet address modification


Version 3.0

- The name of the "Dungeon master assitant" has changed for
  the "Roleplaying assistant", it's the same product and the key
  files are still valid. The abreaviation is now RPA instead of DMA;

- New interface with tips on the push buttons, 3D looking,
  now a true win95 software;

- Automatic index recreation routine that will try to detect
  when an index is corrupted and recreate it himself.
  You can also recreate your indexes using the system menu of RPA;

- New random routine to generate the characteristics of your character.
  Take a look at the "system", "Rpa parameters" in the menu;

- Language, colors or hairs, color of eyes, height, weight, age,
  and some others are now randomized on generation;

- Added some the armor class management for generation;

- Added customisable character sheet, you can now make your own
  character sheets(with some limitations);

- You can print all the reports of your character from the same
  screen(spellbook, character sheet, notes);

- Preview of the picture you're going to select for your character
  have been added when selecting the filename;

- Classes created by the user can now have the Constitution bonus if
  they are warriors;

- Corrected some mispelled words(sorry, my french is showing there!);

- Corrected some minor bugs.

- Added money currency management;

- new rewritten windows style help file, context sensitive;

- Added equipment weapons on the character sheet;


Version 2.03 to 2.04.

   - Minor internal structural changes.

Version 2.02.

   - You can edit the saving throw yourself
   - Grammar corrections


Version 2.01, Windows version
   
   - Unlimited number of races.
   - Unlimited number of Character classes.


Version 2.0, Windows version.

   - first windows version
   - Personnality option added.


Version 1.2 (Dos,1991,1992)

   - Equipment sheet fully operational.
   - Full party generation is now available.
   - You can now edit your own spells.
   - Proficiency screen rewriten.
   - Online help is available in some screens.
   - I now check if the printer is online before printing (he he!).
   - Bug fix in the DM report sheet(I had a headache fixing that!).
   - Saving throws bug is fixed.


Version 1.1 (Dos, 1990,1991)

   - Multi-class character now supported.
   - Ravenloft turn undead now supported.
   - Overall enhancement and bug fix.


Version 1.0 (Dos, 1990)

   - Initial release, it was perfect (well...almost!)



   
