Copyright: Copyright ® 1994 by Steven Marshall


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Gems and Jewels Evaluator

Contents

 Introduction

Procedures

Evaluating a quantity of Gems or Jewels

Using the MdN dice evaluator

Copying results to the Clipboard

Repositioning the Evaluator

Iconizing the Evaluator

Exiting

Buttons

LegalStuff


Click this button to evaluate a new set gems or jewels.


Click this button to activate the MdN Dice Evaluator.


Click this button to quit the Gems and Jewels Evaluator.


Click this button to activate this Help file.


Click this button to copy the selected items to the clipboard. If nothing is selected, then the entire list will be copied.


Click this button to delete the selected items.


Click this button to re-evaluate only the selected items.


Disclaimer of Warranty
Gems and Jewels Evaluator

Disclaimer of Warranty

Users of GmJw must accept this disclaimer of warranty:

GmJw is supplied as is. Homespun Software disclaims all warranties, expressed or implied, including, without limitation, the warranties of merchantability and of fitness for any purpose.  Homespun Software assumes no liability for damages, direct or consequential, which may result from the use of this product.

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Advanced Dungeons & Dragons and AD&D are registered trademarks of TSR, Inc.


Introduction
Gems and Jewels Evaluator

Introduction

GmJw is a utility to quickly calculate the value and descriptions of Gem and Jewel treasure types using the procedure described in the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons® Dungeon Masters's Guide (first edition). The value and description of each gem or jewel is itemized and can be deleted, recalculated, or copied to the clipboard. The number of items to evaluate can be entered explicitely or can be generated randomly using the built-in MdN dice roller.

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M is the number of dice, N is the number of sides on each die.  e.g. 2d6 would describe a pair of standard dice cubes; 2 dice 6 sides.


Evaluating a Quantity of Gems or Jewels
Gems and Jewels Evaluator

 Evaluating a Quantity of Gems or Jewels

Select the appropriate radio button for the type of treasure. Enter the number of items to evaluate. If the quantity is specified in terms of a number of n-sided dice (i.e. 3d6) then click on the Dice Button to activate the MdN Evaluator. Returning from the MdN Evaluator will automatically enter the result as the quantity of items to evaluate. Now click on the Retry button. The total value of the evaluation will appear in the TOTAL box and the value and description of each item will appear in the list box below. In addition to the value and description, Gems will also list the class of gem, the number of times it advanced (or degraded) its classification and any adjustments made to its value. Jewels list only a description, advancement, and adjustments.

Once evaluated, you can then select particular items to re-evalute, delete, or copy to the clipboard.

See also:

 Re-evaluating Selected Items

 Deleting Selected Items

 Copying to the Clipboard


Re-evaluating selected items
Gems and Jewels Evaluator

 Re-evaluating selected items

It is possible that some items may be of a value you feel is inappropriate for the particular treasure horde. A 10,000 gp gem carried be a single kobold for example. Rather than reevaluate the entire horde, just the offending item can be re-evaluted. Clicking on items in the list box will toggle the selection highlight. Highlight all the items needing to be re-evaluated. Click on the small one-armed bandit below the list box to reevaluate those items. The total value box will be updated and the list box resorted automatically.

See also:

 Evaluating a quantity of Gems or Jewels

 Deleting Selected Items

 Copying to the Clipboard


Deleteing selected items
Gems and Jewels Evaluator

 Deleting selected items

Clicking on items in the list box will toggle the selection highlight. Highlight all the items to be deleted. Click on the delete button below the list box to delete those items. The total value box will be updated and the list box resorted automatically.

See also:

 Evaluating a quantity of Gems or Jewels

 Re-evaluating Selected Items

 Copying to the Clipboard


Copying to the Clipboard
Gems and Jewels Evaluator

 Copying to the clipboard

The list of gems or jewels can be copied to the windows clipboard for use in other Windows applications such as word processors or spreadsheets. Clicking on items in the list box will toggle the selection highlight. Highlight all the items to be copied. If no items are selected then the entire list will be copied. Click on the small clipboard below the list box to copy to the clipboard. The lines are tabbed so column alignment may change depending on the setting of the tab-stops in the target application.

See also:

 Evaluating a quantity of Gems or Jewels

 Re-evaluating Selected Items

 Deleting Selected Items


Using the MdN dice Evaluator
Gems and Jewels Evaluator

 Using the MdN dice Evaluator

Select the appropriate radio button for the type of dice, or enter your own number of sides in the box. Enter the quantity of dice to evaluate. Click on the RETRY button to "roll `em". The total value of the roll will appear in the TOTAL box. Click on RETRY if you want to roll again. To transfer the result to the Gems & Jewels Evaluator, click on OK. To quit the MdN evaluator without transferring the result, click on CANCEL.

 Evaluating a quantity of Gems or Jewels


Gems and Jewels Evaluator

Repositioning the Evaluator

Mouse operation:

 To reposition the Evaluator on the Desktop, hold down the left mouse button to drag the window to a new location.


Gems and Jewels Evaluator

Iconizing the Evaluator

Mouse operation:

 To reduce the Evaluator to an Icon, double-click the left mouse button in the gray region between the various controls and buttons.


Exiting
Gems and Jewels Evaluator for Advanced Dungeons & Dragons™

 Exiting

To exit the evaluator click on the Abort button.