Character Sheet Templates create a template for multiple character sheets to be created from. The original template remains the same whilst creating editable versions for the user. The new character sheet can be edited to the user’s preference without affecting the template.
Character Sheet Templates are found in the Templates tab of the Character section.
If you are looking for a tutorial video, follow this link: https://youtu.be/bToA5IsX22M
The Templates
When in the Templates Tab, there are numerous templates available. The rectangular image conveys the following information:
The artwork is the same as the Avatar of the Template. The author is stated in the top left. The game system in the top right. Name of the Template is located in white in the bottom left, with the tagline for the template in gray beneath.
In the bottom right, the ellipsis (...) button gives you a drop down menu for Duplicate, Create Character or Share Template.
Clicking the Template takes you to a preview of the Character Sheet Template. You are also able to search or sort the Templates you have access to, as well as being able to create a new template, from the Templates Tab.
Character Sheet Template Preview
In the preview view of the template, you are able to explore the character sheet and click through the tabs. In a Template where you are not the author, you cannot edit or make changes.
Below the Main Avatar, you are presented with a couple of options:
Duplicate Template - Duplicate will open up the duplicate, where you now own that copy of the template, and can further customize as you want. This Template is also added to Your Templates for future use and editing.
Create A Character - A new character using the Template as a basis will be made, without making a new template. This character is added your Character vault.
Share - The link will be copied to your clipboard, and when shared, will allow other Quest Portal users to access the Template. When the link it clicked or put into the address bar of a browser, it will open the Template.
Note: If someone clicking the link isn’t logged in or doesn’t have an account, they can still look through the character sheet, but they will not be able to use, edit or duplicate unless they log in.
These options are also available through the ellipsis (...) in the top right hand corner as well.
Edit Mode: Create New Template / Duplicate Features
A duplicated template will create a new Template and automatically name it the came with the addition of “copy”. It will contain all the same information and sheet as the original template.
Create New Template will give you a completely blank Universal Character Sheet to build.
Both Create New and Duplicate will give access to the same interface, features, and editing options. Everything is saved/synced as you make changes, so if you click away, your progress is not lost. They will also be automatically added to Your Templates.
You are able to do the following in a Template that you are the author of:
Set avatar (doubles as cover image for the Template). You can upload an image, choose on from our prepared Avatars or if you are a Quest Portal Pro Subscriber, generate an image.
Change the name of the template in the place where you would normally name a character. Our Featured Templates use the name of the system, but this is entirely up to the creator.
Create a Tagline. This is intended for further information such as character sheet, NPC stat block, but it is entirely up to you.
Change the system the sheet is intended for. If for a system not in our list, use Custom System. Feel free to reach out to us (support@questportal.com) if your system isn’t there.
Add Tabs, Widgets, Headers, Tables, Roll Buttons, Checklists… the same as the Universal Character Sheet, to customize the Template as required.
From this Edit Mode, you are able to Share the Template with other users, as well as being able to Create a Character right away.
Create A Template from an Existing Character
Character Sheets when viewed from the Character vault have a “Create A Template” option below the main avatar. It is also available from the ellipsis menu in the top right (...)
This creates a template from the Character Sheet, and will take you to the Edit Mode for your new Character Sheet.
Setting a Template for your Campaign
In Campaign, navigate to the Campaign Settings. There is an option to set a Character Sheet Template. Clicking this gives you a menu where you can find Templates you are an author of (or are included in Quest Portal’s Featured templates) that correspond with the game system you choose.
Once a Character Sheet Template has been selected, any new character sheets made from within this campaign will use the template chosen to create editable character sheets - for both players and the GM.