Savage Worlds Walk-Through - Revision history

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			==Changes After Initial Release==

			The Savage Worlds data files are maintained on an ongoing basis, which means bugs are fixed and new capabilities are sometimes added. Instead of retrofitting the preceding documentation, any such changes are outlined in the following topics.

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	==Overview==		==Overview==

	This section of the documentation outlines the evolutionary process of the Savage Worlds data files. It provides a technical walk-through of how the Skeleton data files provided with the Kit were converted into the fully functional data files for Savage Worlds. The process is outlined in a step-wise fashion that you can follow along with if you wish or simply use as a reference. For steps that involve the entry of numerous data elements (e.g. attributes, skills, edges, etc.), a few key examples are outlined and the rest remain as an exercise if you wish. Alternately, you can simply review them within the completed Savage Worlds files that have everything already implemented for you.		This section of the documentation outlines the evolutionary process of the Savage Worlds data files. It provides a technical walk-through of how the Skeleton data files provided with the Kit were converted into the fully functional data files for Savage Worlds. The process is outlined in a step-wise fashion that you can follow along with if you wish or simply use as a reference. For steps that involve the entry of numerous data elements (e.g. attributes, skills, edges, etc.), a few key examples are outlined and the rest remain as an exercise if you wish. Alternately, you can simply review them within the completed Savage Worlds files that have everything already implemented for you.

			{{important}}The Savage Worlds data files implement the rules as outlined in the Explorers Edition rulebook. In some cases, pertinent mechanics that existed in the original rulebook are also included to illustrate how to do various tasks.

	==What We Assume==		==What We Assume==

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	This walk-through assumes you have a basic familiarity with the Savage Worlds game system from Great White Games, since our goal is to develop data files for that game system. If you aren't familiar with the game, the first step is to get up to speed on the basics. This can be easily accomplished by reviewing the free "Test Drive" rules for Savage Worlds, which can be found online. Just go to the [http://www.greatwhitegames.com Great White Games website] and you should find the file in the Downloads section. If you have trouble locating the file, you can use this [http://www.lonewolfdevel.com/downloads/savage-worlds-test-drive.pdf mirror link].		This walk-through assumes you have a basic familiarity with the Savage Worlds game system from Great White Games, since our goal is to develop data files for that game system. If you aren't familiar with the game, the first step is to get up to speed on the basics. This can be easily accomplished by reviewing the free "Test Drive" rules for Savage Worlds, which can be found online. Just go to the [http://www.greatwhitegames.com Great White Games website] and you should find the file in the Downloads section. If you have trouble locating the file, you can use this [http://www.lonewolfdevel.com/downloads/savage-worlds-test-drive.pdf mirror link].

	We also assume that you've familiarized yourself with the rest of the Kit documentation and all of the core concepts. Regular references will be made to the terms, concepts, and mechanisms that are introduced by the Kit. At a minimum, you must be comfortable with the material presented in the [[Basic Concepts and Terminology]] section.

	If you have not done so yet, you will likely benefit by reviewing the organization and content of the Skeleton/Sample data files. Since the Savage Worlds data files start with the Skeleton data files and evolve from there, you'll probably find that extra context to be helpful.		If you have not done so yet, you will likely benefit by reviewing the organization and content of the Skeleton/Sample data files. Since the Savage Worlds data files start with the Skeleton data files and evolve from there, you'll probably find that extra context to be helpful.

	Lastly, ~~you will need a text editor that allows you to edit XML files. You can get by with~~ the ~~Notepad editor included with Windows, but that editor is extremely limited in what it offers, so we recommend you use something with~~ a ~~little bit more functionality if at all possible. Numerous text editors are available for free online that will work well, while commercial tools are~~ also ~~available. A few good options are listed below:~~		Lastly, the assumptions sets forth for the examples as a whole also apply.

	*Notepad++ - [http://notepad-plus.sourceforge.net]
	*EditPad Lite - [http://www.editpadpro.com/editpadlite.html]
	*Textpad.com - [http://www.textpad.com]
	*XMLMarker - [http://www.symbolclick.~~com]~~

	==Where to Find the Source==		==Where to Find the Source==

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