Pool Of Radiance Character Editor

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SSI's AD&D 'Gold Box' games were released in 1988-1992 and set in the fantasy worlds of Forgotten Realms and Dragonlance. They were among the best of turn-based CRPGs and are still being played today.

Let's Play the first of the Gold Box SSI AD&D games: 'Pool of Radiance'! Be dazzled by the incredibly beautiful character portrait art! Feedback on the audio. Classic editor History Talk (0) Share. Level Cleric Fighter Magic-User Thief 1 -2 1,501 2,001 2,501 1,251 3 3,001 4,001 5,001 2,501 4 6,001 8,001 10,001 5,001 5 13,001 18,001 22,501. Pool of Radiance Wiki is a FANDOM Games Community. View Mobile Site. MAGIC: Magic is a very important part of POOL OF RADIANCE and is described later under its own heading. Magical Spells can only be memorized while the party is in camp. REST: One of the most important aspects of the Encamp Menu is the chance to rest. Characters catch their normal sleep without having to go to camp.



Gold Box Companion is a tool for all the Gold Box games plus Unlimited Adventures and the two SSI's Buck Rogers games. It offers automapping, easy-to-use journal entries and helps with some of the interface issues to make playing a little less tedious.

  • HUD above DOSBox window with hit points, character icons, XP meters and effects. Shows good effects in green, bad in red. Also shows if a character is level drained.
  • Fix-command for Pool of Radiance. Works with the other games as well. Instantly heals the characters. Optionally also fixes level drained characters. Can not be used while in combat.
  • Temporarily change demihuman race to human to avoid experience level limits.
  • Optional level up without visiting training halls and without race-/game-related level limits.
  • Store the list of memorized spells and restore the spells with a single click. Can not be used while in combat.
  • Automap with party location. Notes can be added to the map.
  • World map view. Shows party location in some games.
  • Combat view. Shows character / monster locations. Shows if character/monster is held or helpless.
  • Journal entries.
  • Optional auto-identify of items.
  • Optional auto-ammo increases the amount of arrows / bolts / darts to a wanted level.
  • Autodisable quickfight after combat. Some of the older games didn't disable quickfight between fights so you could enter a dangerous fight with quickfight on.
  • Character editor. Reads/modifies memory so it's instant compared to save file editors. Can not be used while in combat.
  • Teleporting. You can teleport to a chosen location on the map. You can also teleport on the world map in some of the games.
  • Save Game Editor. You can edit party composition (swap members in / out), edit inventories and effects.
  • Some modding tools for changing the font and editing game data.
  • Lists saved games chronologically with a description of the location (map name).
  • Able to backup to latest save game with a description.
  • Playing paladin or ranger in Pool of Radiance. Can be exported to Curse of the Azure Bonds.
  • Very experimental monk class for Pool of Radiance. Can be exported to Curse of the Azure Bonds.

What's new (17-August-2020)

Released an early version of a FRUA Module Manager which downloads the module list from UA File Archive and lets you download and install modules with a single click and apply the hacks with another click. I'm not yet 100% sure that the hacks are done exactly like UAShell does them. Download fruamm.zip. See here for more info.

What's new in v2.60 (06-August-2020)

  • Settings file has changed so it's best to completely remove an existing version of GBC.
  • Music version of GBC included (GBC_Audio.exe). Plays external sound files. See GBC_Audio.txt for more info. No sound files are included, but the downloads section has a package of sounds. Also check Tabletop Audio for downloadable ambient tracks.
  • Lots of effect name corrections (thanks to Stephen S. Lee and Null Null for these).
  • Fixed a bug where known/memorized spells were wiped out if the FIX STATS option was on in Dark Queen or FRUA.
  • Fixed a bug in Dark Queen where auto-identify corrupted scrolls imported from Death Knights.
  • You can press 'T' on the map window to toggle world map location titles.
  • Item editor support for Dark Queen / FRUA.
  • ECL Tool (bytecode script viewer) enhanced with map display, global search, flag list, flag comments. Lots of memory addresses in PoR / CotAB commented (thanks to Stephen S. Lee's FAQs for these).

  • Windows XP or newer. This might help if you use Linux (it's in german, Google translated).
  • DOSBox DOS-emulator to run old software on modern computers. If you use the GOG-versions, you don't need to install DOSBox.
  • Any fantasy-themed Gold Box game, Unlimited Adventures (with or without UAShell), Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday or Matrix Cubed. If you don't already have these, check out GOG.com for the Forgotten Realms and Krynn -games.


All the software at zorbus.net is free. If you like Gold Box Companion or any other stuff at zorbus.net, consider donating a small amount via PayPal (you can donate without registering).

You might also be interested in Ultimapper 5 (automapper for Ultima V), The All-Seeing Eye (automapper for Eye of the Beholder I & II), and Zorbus (D&D-inspired roguelike game).


Gold Box Companion
  • gbc.zip
    Gold Box Companion v2.60 (06-Aug-2020). This is meant to be used with the GOG-versions of the game but might work with others too but then you have to use vanilla/plain DOSBox 0.74. Unarchive the zip-archive into some folder and read GBC.txt inside. GBC.exe is the main Gold Box Companion program, double click on it to start. SGE.exe is the Save Game Editor. There are also some experimental modding tools included.
  • gbc_music.zip
    A collection of music files for the audio version of GBC. Download and extract to GBC folder. Also check Tabletop Audio for downloadable ambient tracks.
  • gbc201.zip
    Gold Box Companion v2.01 (16-October-2015). Older version that is not so picky about DOSBox version / game versions but lacks the effect display, combat view and world map view.
Saved games (You can download and use these even if no plan to use GBC)
  • realms2.zip
    Big package of saves for Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure Bonds, Secret of the Silver Blades and Pools of Darkness.
  • realms.zip
    Saves near ending and before key moments for Pool of Radiance, Curse of the Azure Bonds, Secret of the Silver Blades and Pools of Darkness.
  • krynn2.zip
    Big package of saves for all the Krynn-games.
  • krynn.zip
    Saves near ending for all the Krynn-games.
  • frontier.zip
    Saves near ending for the two Savage Frontier-games.
  • gods.zip
    Hacked saves for Pools of Darkness. Party of 8 dual-classed characters with hacked equipment. Saves near Gothmenes and Dave's challenge.
Mods
  • podlimbo.zip
    Limbo-mod for Pools of Darkness. Your items won't be destroyed when moving through Limbo. More info.
  • manshoon.zip
    Manshoon-encounter for Pools of Darkness. More info.
Resources
  • formats.zip ... Description of character save file formats. List of all effects and items in the games.
Other
  • dqkitems.zip ... Some hacked items for The Dark Queen of Krynn, by Redeye.
  • passwords.zip ... Excel-sheet of passwords for the games.
  • goldboxfont.zip ... Gold Box styled font.
  • phlan.png ... Maps of all Pool of Radiance's Phlan-locations fit together.
  • wilderness.png ... Maps of all Pool of Radiance's wilderness locations.
  • daxdump.zip ... DAXDump and ECLDump by Simeon Pilgrim. Can be used to decode the run-length encoding of the DAX files.
  • tlbutil2.zip ... TLButil2 by Itamar / Dan Autery. For extracting TLB-files (The Dark Queen of Krynn and FRUA).
  • unp411.zip ... If you want to hack old DOS game executables, you probably need to unpack them first with this utiliity.
  • hackdocs.zip ... File formats of many FRUA related files.

These are complete lists of monsters and their stats in the games, created programmatically from the data files of the games. Some monsters are listed several times because they are different monster records in the data files. There are still unknown flag and effect values. Death Knights of Krynn monsters do not have theirs spells yet listed. These lists are included in the GBC package. Also shows in what area a monster can be encountered in.


Some additional screenshots from modded games here and here. The modding tools are included in the GBC package.


GBC starts with a wizard to search for game/character data in the memory. You select a game, set the game folder, select the save slot then search. Saved games are listed chronologically and the map name is also shown.


HUD with combat icons and effects displayed. The bars are for Hit Points and XP. Map with autoexplore.


World map view in Pool of Radiance.


World map view in Dark Queen of Krynn.


Combat view. Stats and effects can be viewed by targeting a monster with the mouse.


A menu opens by moving the mouse over the HUD.


Level up dialog. Usable anywhere so you don't have to visit training halls. Ignores demihuman/game level limits.


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Journal entries can be viewed through the menu.


A quick menu can be opened by pressing Control + the section-key. The key combination can be configured.


Character editor. When in combat, monsters can also be edited.


Save game editor. You can backup saves, replace/add characters and edit inventory/effects. You can even add monsters to your party.


ECL Tool. Browse and edit the bytecode scripts of the games. Here's the famous encounter from Pool of Radiance's slums district.


CharacterDrannor

With the Monster Modder you can browse and edit monsters.


GBC supports Buck Rogers: Countdown to Doomsday and Matrix Cubed.


Forgotten Realms Unlimited Adventures (and UAShell) is also supported.


Pool of Radiance modded with the font from Pools of Darkness. Paladins, rangers and monks can be played as hacked classes. In the character editor, level 1 fighters can be converted to paladins or rangers and level 1 thieves to monks. GBC needs to be used for level ups. Imported paladins and rangers can be trained in training halls in Curse but monks always have to use GBC to level up and can not be further exported to Secret.



Pool Of Radiance Character Editor

Buy the games

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  • GOG.com ... The Forgotten Realms - games can be bought legally from Good Old Games (GOG.com).
  • GOG.com ... The Krynn - games can be bought legally from Good Old Games (GOG.com).
Abandonware downloads
  • CRPG Directory / Weekend Waste Monster ... Lots of downloads and links related to old CRPGs.
  • DJ Old Games ... Abandonware site.
  • Abandonia ... Abandonware site.
  • Replacementdocs ... This site has game manuals, check it for the Manuals, Journal Entries and Clue books.
Basic information
  • GoldBox Wiki ... Various information and links.
  • AD&D Rules FAQ ... AD&D rules info for those not familiar with THAC0 etc. This FAQ is however mostly to 2nd edition of AD&D. Gold Box games use 1st edition rules.
Forgotten Realms Unlimited Adventures (FRUA)
  • FRUA introduction at GOG.com ... Read this if you plan to play FRUA modules.
  • Nol's Installation Guide for FRUA Newbies ... How to install UAShell and run hacked modules in FRUA.
  • UA File Archive ... RoseDragon, archive for FRUA modules and related stuff.
  • pc_modules.zip ... Huge archive (285 MB) of FRUA modules from the UA File Archive.
GameBanshee's Walkthroughs & FAQsThe-Spoiler's Walkthroughs & FAQsOther Walkthroughs & FAQsGameFAQsTools
  • Gold Box Explorer ... Useful tool for exploring Gold Box data files.
  • Reprogrammed Curse of the Azure Bonds ... CotAB reprogrammed in C# by Simeon Pilgrim. Source code available.
  • HxD ... Freeware hex editor which can also edit RAM directly.
Forum threads at FRUA & Dungeon Craft Community
  • Gold Box Companion ... GBC-related thread with troubleshooting.
  • Hacking UA ... Lots of in-depth info on Gold Box games file formats etc.
  • Official SSI Playtester Mode ... Info on this debug mode.
  • Gold Box games cheat codes ... Info on how to start the game with different parameters.
Other forums
  • Forgotten Realms collection discussion ... Forums at GOG.com.
  • Krynn series discussion ... Forums at GOG.com.
  • The Gold Box thread ... Forum thread at RPG Codex forums.
  • Another full run-through ... Forum thread at Sorcerer's Place forums.
  • Krynn-trilogy discussion ... Forum thread at Sorcerer's Place forums.
  • D&D the way your daddy played it ... Forum thread at Something Awful forums.
  • Bit O' Moander forum ... Not so active forum discussing these games.
  • Revisiting the Gold Box games ... Forum thread at RPGWatch forums.
  • Pool of Radiance discussion ... Forum thread at RPGWatch forums.
  • Gold Box games discussion ... Forum thread at Baldur's Gate (Enhanced Edition) forums.
  • Dragonsfoot.com forums ... Old school AD&D/RPG discussion. Also has a forum for AD&D-related software and games.
  • AD&D as portrayed by Pool of Radiance / Gold Box ... At Dragonsfoot.com.
  • Pool of Radiance discussion ... Forums at RPG.net.
  • Gold Box discussion ... Forums at RPG.net.
Blogs
  • The CRPG Addict ... CRPG enthusiast plays through old CRPGs chronologically.
  • CRPG Revisiting old classics ... Another old CRPGs blog.
  • Blogging Forgotten Realms ... Discontinued blog.
  • The Dungeon Master's Realm ... Another CRPG blog.
  • Nerdly Pleasures blog post ... Goofy things in the Gold Box games.
  • Nerdly Pleasures blog post ... Choices and tactics for Pool of Radiance.
Gold Box related blog posts at The Digital Antiquarian
  • Ebooks ... Blog posts collected as ebooks for downloading.
YouTube videosLongplays / Let's plays
  • BlueAnkylo plays Pool of Radiance ... Introduction to Gold Box games. Helps setting up DOSBox / Gold Box Companion.
  • BlueAnkylo plays PoR/CotAB interlude ... Importing chraracters from PoR to CotAB etc.
  • BlueAnkylo plays Curse of the Azure Bonds ... Same player.
  • BlueAnkylo plays Secret of the Silver Blades ... Same player.
  • BlueAnkylo plays Pools of Darkness ... Same player.
  • BlueAnkylo plays Countdown to Doomsday ... Same player.
  • Krynn-series longplay ... Longplay of all Krynn-games.
  • Let's play: The Pools Saga ... Let's play through the Pools-games at Obsidian forums.
  • Pool of Radiance ... Iron man - challenge.
  • Curse of the Azure Bonds ... Iron man - challenge.
  • Pool of Radiance ... Constable Tibs plays PoR with Gold Box Companion.
SpeedrunsMiscellaneous
  • Gold Box Companion with Ubuntu ... Might help if you use Linux (it's in german, Google translated).
  • Synth Bard ... Gold Box Renditions (music from the Gold Box games).
  • Pools of Darkness: The Gods intervene! ... Cracking the copy protection in Pools of Darkness.
  • How GOG rescued the games from licensing hell ... How GOG rescued 13 Forgotten Realms games from licensing hell at PCGamer.com.
  • The All-Seeing Eye ... Automapper for Eye of the Beholder I & II.
  • Ultimapper 5 ... Automapper for Ultima V.
  • Zorbus ... D&D-inspired roguelike game.