Hey folks! I’m trying to set up a living world game on Discord and I’m wondering if anyone knows of a bot that can handle character sheets. It would be a huge time-saver for me since I don’t want to spend ages checking every single character manually.
I’m also open to learning how to create such a bot myself. If any of you have experience with Discord bot development, I’d really appreciate some tips or guidance on where to start.
Has anyone here used or created something like this before? What was your experience like? Any recommendations on existing bots or resources for making one?
Thanks in advance for any help or suggestions you can offer!
yo, i’ve used Avrae before and it’s pretty solid for character sheets. works great with d&d beyond if ur into that. but if u wanna make ur own bot, go for it! python’s ur best bet. just start simple with basic stats n stuff. trust me, character sheets get crazy complex real quick. good luck man!
I’ve been down this road before, and let me tell you, it’s quite the journey!
I ended up creating my own bot for our group’s Pathfinder campaign. It took some time, but it was worth it.
If you’re tech-savvy, I’d recommend giving it a shot yourself. I used Python with the discord.py library, which made things easier. The Discord Developer Portal was my go-to resource. Start small - maybe just character creation and basic stats. Then build up from there.
One tip: plan your database structure carefully. I initially underestimated how complex character sheets can get, especially with inventories and skills. SQLite worked well for our group size.
It’s a learning curve, but the satisfaction of having a custom bot tailored to your game is unbeatable. Plus, you can keep adding features as you go. Good luck with your project!
I’ve experimented with a few options for character sheet management on Discord. One that worked well for my group was Avrae. It’s quite versatile and integrates nicely with D&D Beyond if you’re using that platform. The learning curve isn’t too steep, and it handles most basic character management tasks efficiently.
If you’re set on creating your own bot, I’d recommend starting with Python and the discord.py library. The Discord Developer Portal is an excellent resource to get you started. Focus on basic functionality first - character creation, stat tracking, and simple commands. You can always expand later.
A word of caution from my experience: plan your data structure carefully. Character sheets can get complex quickly, especially when dealing with inventories and skills. Consider using a database like SQLite for data persistence. It’ll save you headaches down the line.