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Welcome!
'''Welcome!'''


Over the years, The Only Sheet plus [referred here as '''TOS+''' or 'The Sheet'] has become one of the best (if not the best) '''AUTOMATED''' and '''DYNAMIC''' Character Sheet for players and Game Masters of both Pathfinder RPG and [http://www.d20srd.org/index.htm 3.5 OGL]!! Much work has been done to create a sheet that could handle the complexity of the [[Advanced_-_Effects#Stacking_Rules_.3F| Stacking Rules]].
Over the years, The Only Sheet plus [referred here as '''TOS+''' or 'The Sheet'] has become one of the best (if not the best) '''AUTOMATED''' and '''DYNAMIC''' Character Sheet for players and Game Masters of both Pathfinder RPG and [http://www.d20srd.org/index.htm 3.5 OGL]!! Much work has been done to create a sheet that could handle the complexity of the [[Advanced_-_Effects#Stacking_Rules_.3F| Stacking Rules]].
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[http://TheOnlySheet.com The Only Sheet] is entirely based on the [http://www.d20srd.org/index.htm System Reference Document], which is part of the Open Game License.
[http://TheOnlySheet.com The Only Sheet] is entirely based on the [http://www.d20srd.org/index.htm System Reference Document], which is part of the Open Game License.


&sup1;<small> TOS+ requires Excel 2007 or more recent. It is not compatible non-Microsoft spreadsheets.</small>
&sup1;<small> TOS+ requires a modern version of Excel on a PC. It is not compatible non-Microsoft spreadsheets nor on the MAC edition of Excel.</small>


&sup2;<small> Designed with the Newbie in mind - you do not have to be an Excel Expert to use The Sheet!</small>
&sup2;<small> Designed with the Newbie in mind - you do not have to be an Excel Expert to use The Sheet!</small>


== Demo Version ==
== Demo Versions ==
'''TOS CORE''' stands in as a fully working DEMO version for '''TOS+'''. It contains ONLY the CORE stuff (from both 3.5 OGL and Pathfinder) can be downloaded from the [http://TheOnlySheet.com Homepage]. You can also check out the [http://www.youtube.com/user/theonlysheet Video] section to see how dynamic play is handled.
Three managers can be downloaded for free and serves as demonstrator version for the main managers.
 
'''3.5 OGL/Pathfinder 1<sup>st</sup> edition ''':
'''TOS CORE''' is a fully working version for both the 3.5 edition and the Pathfinder. It contains ONLY the CORE stuff and can be downloaded [https://theonlysheet.com/WP/product/tos-core/ HERE].  
 
''' 5<sup>th</sup> edition ''':
The '''TOS FIVE Demo''' can be downloaded [https://theonlysheet.com/WP/product/tos-five-demo/ HERE]. It is build as a demo version of the TOS FIVE manager. PLEASE NOTE that the DEMO only contains the SRD shared by Wizards of the Coast. The FULL version gives you more, as shared resources created by users on the Community Forums!
 
''' Pathfinder 2<sup>nd</sup> edition ''':
'''TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> CORE edition''' is a fully working version for Pathfinder 2<sup>e</sup>. It contains all the stuff from the CORE Rulebook and is FREE! It can be downloaded [https://theonlysheet.com/WP/product/tos-2nd-core-edition/ HERE].  


=== Target Audience ===
=== Target Audience ===
[[Image:Agepoll.gif|frame|right|Results of the Age Poll as of June 25th 2006]]
[[Image:AP2020.gif|frame|right|Results of the Age Poll]]
Who is this character sheet for?  
Who is this character sheet for?  


This character Sheet is intended for people who wish to save time creating and maintaining their 3.5 OGL Characters or NPCs (time which is better spent playing!!) - people who have a high standard in quality, ease of use and professional output.  
This character Sheet is intended for mature people who wish to save time creating and maintaining their Characters or NPCs - time which is better spent actually playing!! Users of the TOS managers are people who are looking for top notch quality, in a professional product line. it is not intended to use on a "mobile" telephone.


As seen in the results of the Age Poll, over 75% of registered users are 30+!
As seen in the results of the Age Poll, over 80% of registered users are 40+!


== Subscription ==
== Subscription ==
When you [http://www.theonlysheet.com/subscribe.php subscribe] to '''TOS+''', you receive, by email, your Personal Key (which should be protected like any other [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_identification_number PIN]). Make sure you read that email for further instructions!
When you purchase any of the TOS Managers ('''TOS+''', '''TOS FIVE''' or '''TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> PRO edition'''), you will immediately be able to download the purchased manager from the [https://theonlysheet.com/ Website]. As a bonus, Subscription time is also granted. See the purchase page for details.


'''Subscription means''':
'''While active, your Subscription grants you:'''
* Access to all features of the Sheet
* Free updates to your TOS Manager for the duration of your subscription (provided through the [https://theonlysheet.com/ Website])
* Free updates for the duration of your subscription (provided through the [[forum|Community Forum]])
* Technical Support (provided through the [[forum|Community Forum]])
* Technical Support (provided through the [[forum|Community Forum]])
* You can download Classes and Races (at last count, there are over 400+ shares classes/races!)
* You can download Ancestries, Classes, Races, Add-Ons etc from the [[forum|Community Forum]]
* You can request new Classes and Races that have yet to be created by the community
 
* Access to all new Play-by-Post games featured on the Forum
You do not need to have an active Subscription to enjoy the use of any of the TOS Managers, but you will not gain technical support, nor access to the shared content found on the [[forum|Community Forum]].
* Ability to contribute to this Wiki, if desired.
 
=== Personal Key ===
Usually within 24 hours of purchase, you should receive a notification that your [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Personal_identification_number Personal License Key] is ready on your '''My Account''' section of the [https://theonlysheet.com/ Website]: Use that Personal License Key to unlock the full potential of the Manager by using the "Enter License Key" button available on the Welcome sheet.
 
=== Community Forum ===
Follow the instructions [https://theonlysheet.com/WP/forum-access/ HERE] to gain access to the community forum. For an overview of the content of the forum, visit [https://theonlysheet.com/WP/tos-community-forum-details/ THIS] link.


If you do NOT [http://theonlysheet.com/community/viewtopic.php?f=5&t=8 request access] to the [[forum|Community Forum]], then you will not be able to download the latest update of '''TOS+'''.
=== Discord Community ===
Consider joining the TOS Discord community. Here is the invitation link: '''https://discord.gg/Kvx4YkD'''


== History ==
== History ==
* '''December 2003''': Work on the ''Dual-Class Character Sheet'' starts. It supports 2 classes.
Visit the [[TOS+ History]] section to learn how '''TOS+''' evolved over the years!
* '''April 2004''': The ''Dual-Class Character Sheet'' is released as Donationware
* '''August 2004''': The Dual-Class Character Sheet is renamed ''Multiclass Character Sheet'', with supports for 3 classes
* '''January 2005''': Creation of the Yahoo Mailing List, which is eventually replaced by the [http://theonlysheet.com/lists/?p=subscribe&id=1 TOS Newsletter]
* '''May 2005''': The [http://theonlysheet.com/community/ Community Forum] opens
* '''April 2006''': The ''Multiclass Character Sheet'' is renamed ''The Only Sheet''
* '''March 2007''': TOS+ version 1 is released
* '''October 2008''': The last version of ''The Only Sheet'' becomes [http://www.theonlysheet.com/download.php TOS FREE]
* '''November 2008''': TOS+ v2.0 is released
* '''October 2009''': TOS+ v3.0 is released, with support for the Pathfinder Roleplaying Game
* '''July 2011''': TOS+ v3.6 is released, with support for Paizo's Advanced Player's Guide (PF1)
* '''June 2012''': TOS+ v3.667 is the first version to work only Excel 2007+
* '''August 2012''': TOS+ v3.700 allows users to 'skin' the worksheets, thus allowing for changes in background color, fonts etc.
* '''October 2012''': TOS+ v3.800 added ToolTips to show the source of bonuses, and has a new Core process that accelerates computations
* '''November 2012''': TOS+ v3.850 adds the content of the ''Ultimate Equipment'' book from Paizo
* '''April 2013''': TOS+ v4.0 adds both the ''Ultimate Combat'' and ''Ultimate Magic'' books from Paizo
* '''November 2013''': TOS+ v4.1 includes computing speed improvements for both computations and loading a character
* '''December 2013''': TOS+ v4.2 is unified into a single version that works on both Excel 32 bits and 64 bits
* '''December 2013''': TOS CORE is released. This is a DEMO version of TOS+.
* '''January 2014''': TOS+ v5.0 adds compatibility with the Macintosh version of Excel (v14.1+)
* '''June 2016''': TOS FIVE is released. It supports the 5<sup>th</sup> edition!
* '''August 2019''': TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> CORE edition published to support the second edition of Pathfinder RPG
* '''September 2019''': TOS Products removes MAC compatibility due to un-ending compatibility issues with the MAC version of Excel
* '''February 2020''': TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> PRO edition published; Features the content of FOUR source books: Core Rulebook,  Lost Omens: Character Guide, Lost Omens: Gods and Magic, Lost Omens: World Guide
* '''September 2020''': TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> PRO edition adds support for a fifth book; the Advanced Players Guide (PF2)
* '''October 2020''': TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> PRO edition adds support for a sixth book; the [https://paizo.com/products/btq023gd?Pathfinder-Lost-Omens-Legends Lost Omens: Legends] (PF2)
* '''November 2020''': TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> PRO edition adds support for a seventh book; the  Lost Omens: [https://paizo.com/products/btq0250x?Pathfinder-Lost-Omens-Pathfinder-Society-Guide Pathfinder Society Guide] (PF2); Support for Pathfinder Society is now part of TOS 2<sup>nd</sup> PRO edition!


== The Logos ==
== The Logos ==
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The logo for '''TOS FIVE''' is '''The Skyland Adventurers'''  from [https://www.deviantart.com/portbaron PortBaron] (designer) and ArtGutierrez (creator). Both have granted permission to use this wonderful image!
The logo for '''TOS FIVE''' is '''The Skyland Adventurers'''  from [https://www.deviantart.com/portbaron PortBaron] (designer) and ArtGutierrez (creator). Both have granted permission to use this wonderful image!


The Logo for '''TOS+''' is based on the image "Uruk Chieftan of Barad Dur", created by [http://www.freewebs.com/martinmckeown Martin McKeown].
The Logo for '''TOS+''' is based on the image "Uruk Chieftan of Barad Dur", created by Martin McKeown.


The Logo for the older '''TOS''' is based on the image "Here Comes Trouble", created by [http://www.thebigegraphics.com Erik Hilliker].
The Logo for the older '''TOS''' is based on the image "Here Comes Trouble", created by Erik Hilliker.


== OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a ==
== OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a ==
You can view the OGL License [[OGL|here]].
You can view the OGL License [[OGL|here]].

Latest revision as of 16:37, 20 December 2023

Welcome!

Over the years, The Only Sheet plus [referred here as TOS+ or 'The Sheet'] has become one of the best (if not the best) AUTOMATED and DYNAMIC Character Sheet for players and Game Masters of both Pathfinder RPG and 3.5 OGL!! Much work has been done to create a sheet that could handle the complexity of the Stacking Rules.

This Wiki is dedicated to TOS+ and its newer siblings, TOS FIVE for the 5th edition, and TOS 2nd for Pathfinder 2e. Most of the information that applies to TOS+, also applies to its newer siblings!

Acknowledgments

There are many people who have contributed one way or the other, to make this Sheet what it is today. Each time a bug was found, an idea voiced or a proposal sent, that action brought the Sheet closer to perfection - which is a goal by itself. Here I would like to Thank all those wonderful people who have contributed to this project, in one way or the other. One special hug goes to my friend Tammy, who was the first one to encourage me in this. I have to bow to Patransom wisdom, whose initial suggestions and idea led to the creation of TOS+! LordVorp for is awesome coding skills, shai-hulud for for his dedication to the project and CGM3 for holding the title as the most creative voice!!

So to all of you, and to those I do not name here, I say:

THANK YOU !

Introduction

The Only Sheet+ is a Microsoft Excel¹ workbook which has been designed² to automate many aspects of character maintenance for players of the 3.5 OGL game published by Wizards of the Coast. This whole project started in November 2003, when I was preparing a character for a new campaign. After searching on the Web for all available sheets, I realized that the sheets available were of poor quality - they were ugly in almost all cases, and very complex to use. I then decided to do my own self-calculating Excel character Sheet while keeping in mind two important aspects: It had to be easy to use and it had to be great looking!

The Only Sheet is entirely based on the System Reference Document, which is part of the Open Game License.

¹ TOS+ requires a modern version of Excel on a PC. It is not compatible non-Microsoft spreadsheets nor on the MAC edition of Excel.

² Designed with the Newbie in mind - you do not have to be an Excel Expert to use The Sheet!

Demo Versions

Three managers can be downloaded for free and serves as demonstrator version for the main managers.

3.5 OGL/Pathfinder 1st edition : TOS CORE is a fully working version for both the 3.5 edition and the Pathfinder. It contains ONLY the CORE stuff and can be downloaded HERE.

5th edition : The TOS FIVE Demo can be downloaded HERE. It is build as a demo version of the TOS FIVE manager. PLEASE NOTE that the DEMO only contains the SRD shared by Wizards of the Coast. The FULL version gives you more, as shared resources created by users on the Community Forums!

Pathfinder 2nd edition : TOS 2nd CORE edition is a fully working version for Pathfinder 2e. It contains all the stuff from the CORE Rulebook and is FREE! It can be downloaded HERE.

Target Audience

Results of the Age Poll

Who is this character sheet for?

This character Sheet is intended for mature people who wish to save time creating and maintaining their Characters or NPCs - time which is better spent actually playing!! Users of the TOS managers are people who are looking for top notch quality, in a professional product line. it is not intended to use on a "mobile" telephone.

As seen in the results of the Age Poll, over 80% of registered users are 40+!

Subscription

When you purchase any of the TOS Managers (TOS+, TOS FIVE or TOS 2nd PRO edition), you will immediately be able to download the purchased manager from the Website. As a bonus, Subscription time is also granted. See the purchase page for details.

While active, your Subscription grants you:

  • Free updates to your TOS Manager for the duration of your subscription (provided through the Website)
  • Technical Support (provided through the Community Forum)
  • You can download Ancestries, Classes, Races, Add-Ons etc from the Community Forum

You do not need to have an active Subscription to enjoy the use of any of the TOS Managers, but you will not gain technical support, nor access to the shared content found on the Community Forum.

Personal Key

Usually within 24 hours of purchase, you should receive a notification that your Personal License Key is ready on your My Account section of the Website: Use that Personal License Key to unlock the full potential of the Manager by using the "Enter License Key" button available on the Welcome sheet.

Community Forum

Follow the instructions HERE to gain access to the community forum. For an overview of the content of the forum, visit THIS link.

Discord Community

Consider joining the TOS Discord community. Here is the invitation link: https://discord.gg/Kvx4YkD

History

Visit the TOS+ History section to learn how TOS+ evolved over the years!

The Logos

Many thanks for the generous artists who have given me authorization to use their work to represent the Sheet!

The logo for TOS 2nd was created by the very talented artist Manthos Lappas, but owned by Matthew Fletcher, for his Gladiators of Dragon Isle (upcoming) game.

The logo for TOS FIVE is The Skyland Adventurers from PortBaron (designer) and ArtGutierrez (creator). Both have granted permission to use this wonderful image!

The Logo for TOS+ is based on the image "Uruk Chieftan of Barad Dur", created by Martin McKeown.

The Logo for the older TOS is based on the image "Here Comes Trouble", created by Erik Hilliker.

OPEN GAME LICENSE Version 1.0a

You can view the OGL License here.