[feature request] ability to export character sheet as text

[Almenon]

It would be nice to be able to export as text to easily include in existing campaign materials. I haven't donated anything so feel free to ignore me :)

[sheibeck]

I've been thinking about letting people download the JSON of any particular item, but this would be more of an API than a text export. Could you give me an example of the format you were thinking of?

A good idea is a good idea, no donations needed ;)

[Almenon]

For example In this website you can choose display format text only: https://fastcharacter.com/

[Almenon]

Each group of text is under a bold title.

FAST CHARACTER
fastcharacter.com

Name: Sir Gruysen Lai
Race: Human
Class & Level: Fighter 9 (Champion)
Background: Knight
Alignment: Lawful Neutral
Experience: 51,360 xp

ABILITY SCORES & ABILITIES
(* includes +4 proficiency bonus; ** includes expertise, if any)

Strength 20
+5 ... Strength Ability Checks
+9 ... Strength Saving Throws *
+7 ... Athletics Skill
300 lbs. ... Maximum Carrying Capacity
600 lbs. ... Max. Push or Drag (Speed -5 ft.)
600 lbs. ... Maximum Lift

Dexterity 14
+2 ... Dexterity Ability Checks
+2 ... Dexterity Saving Throws
+4 ... Acrobatics Skill
+4 ... Sleight of Hand Skill
+4 ... Stealth Skill  (Disadv.)

Constitution 17
+3 ... Constitution Ability Checks
+7 ... Constitution Saving Throws *

Intelligence 9
-1 ... Intelligence Ability Checks
-1 ... Intelligence Saving Throws
-1 ... Arcana Skill
+3 ... History Skill  *
-1 ... Investigation Skill
-1 ... Nature Skill
-1 ... Religion Skill

Wisdom 13
+1 ... Wisdom Ability Checks
+1 ... Wisdom Saving Throws
+1 ... Animal Handling Skill
+1 ... Insight Skill
+1 ... Medicine Skill
+5 ... Perception Skill  *
+5 ... Survival Skill  *

Charisma 11
+0 ... Charisma Ability Checks
+0 ... Charisma Saving Throws
+0 ... Deception Skill
+0 ... Intimidation Skill
+0 ... Performance Skill
+4 ... Persuasion Skill  *

COMBAT [PHB p. 189]

15 ... Passive Perception
+2 ... Initiative Modifier

Armor Class 16 ... Armor worn: Chain mail

30 ft. Speed ... Base distance per move

85 hit points ... 9d10 Hit Dice

Greatsword. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 2d6+5 slashing damage. (Must be used two-handed.)

Javelin. Melee Weapon Attack: +9 to hit, reach 5 ft. Hit: 1d6+5 piercing damage. (If thrown, normal range to 30 ft.; disadvantage long range 31 to 120 ft.)

Fighting Style: Great Weapon Fighting. Reroll 1 or 2 on damage dice with two-handed melee weapons.

FEATURES, TRAITS, SPECIAL ABILITIES

Proficiencies & Languages
• Proficiency Bonus: +4
• Armor: light armor, medium armor, heavy armor, shields
• Weapons: simple weapons, martial weapons
• Tools: one type of gaming kit
• Saving Throws: Strength, Constitution
• Skills: History, Perception, Persuasion, Survival
• Languages: Common, Elvish, Giant

Human Traits [PHB p. 29]

• Age: 45 years old

• Medium Size (5' 3", 166 lbs.)

Fighter Class Features [PHB p. 70]

• Fighting Style (Great Weapon Fighting)

• Second Wind (regain 1d10+9 h.p.)

• Action Surge (extra action in turn once betw. short rests)

• Improved Critical (crit on 19 or 20)

• Extra Attack (2/attack)

• Remarkable Athlete (boost jumping and non-prof. Str, Dex, Con skills)

• Indomitable (reroll save 1 time betw. long rests)

Knight Features [PHB p. 136]

• Retainers

EQUIPMENT & TREASURE

Carried Gear: chain mail armor (AC 16), greatsword, javelin, set of fine clothes, banner of noble house or faith, writ of service to noble, a purse

Coins & Gems: 567 gold pieces (gp); 23 silver pieces (sp); 5 copper pieces (cp); 2 gems (worth 50 gp each)

REFERENCE

[PHB] = page number reference to the Dungeons & Dragons Player's Handbook (5th edition) by Mike Mearls and Jeremy Crawford, published August 19, 2014, by Wizards of the Coast (ISBN-10: 0786965606; ISBN-13: 978-0786965601). [VGtM] = Volo's Guide To Monsters (ISBN 9780786966073), available from a gaming store near you.
[EEPG] = Elemental Evil Player's Companion, available for download from https://dnd.wizards.com/products/tabletop-games/rpg-products/player's-companion

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