>Now for the 3 non-gearheads on the list, XML (eXtensible Mark-up
>Language www.xml.com) is a platform, protocol neutral way of storing and
>describing data. What this means, simply, is that Mac, Windows and Linux
Yup. Actually, this is a good idea. I'd definitely like to pursue this with
you, and anyone who comes out of the woodwork...
><monster>
> <name> Goblin </name>
> <alignment> chaotic evil </alignment>
> <armour class> 12 </armour class>
> ...etc...
></monster>
In non-d20 related notes, I had been starting on a game whose character
files were all in XML format. Not knowing if the list uses attachments or
not, I have blindly attached one of the quick examples I did. Flame me
off-list if attachments offend you.
>I strongly believe that if the OGF can provide DTD (document definitions
>- basically what should go into the monster XML documents) for things
>like Monsters, Weapons, Armour, Equipment, Spells, etc., all us budding
>d20 writer will have a much, much easier time. It will also open the
>space for RPG software tools developers to give loads of toys to play
>with.
Definitely agree as well. Have you had any experience writing DTD's?
They're pretty simple. On the other hand, you could download the venerable
XMLSpy (windows only), and have it create a DTD from a completed XML file.
Works wonders...
I'll be more than willing to donate webspace and perl programs to do
conversions and so forth... Check out gamegrene.com - my latest baby
project...
%thedentist.xml
thedentist.xml
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