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HarnMaster 3.5E for Fantasy Grounds Unity

Welcome to the documentation for the HarnMaster 3.5E ruleset for Fantasy Grounds Unity.

This ruleset implements the HarnMaster 3rd Edition rules (with 3.5 customizations) for Fantasy Grounds Unity, focusing on gritty, realistic combat mechanics, detailed injury tracking, and an authentic percentile-based skill system.

Key Features

  • Detailed Hit Location System: Full implementation of HarnMaster's hit location tables with zone targeting (High, Mid, Low) and specific body part tracking.
  • Automated Combat Resolution Matrix: Automated calculation of attacker vs. defender outcomes (Critical/Marginal Success & Failure) using official HarnMaster combat matrices.
  • Realistic Injuries & Healing: Direct generation of injuries (Minor, Serious, Grievous), blood loss, shock checks, and automated Medical Resolution.
  • Skill-Based Character Management: Percentile checks (ML vs. D100), Skill Base (SB) calculations from attributes, Sunsign modifiers, and development tracking.
  • Magic & Mystic Powers: Chantry/Convocation spellcasting and ritual tracking.
  • 📖 User Manual — Comprehensive guide on character sheets, making rolls, combat flow, and GM tools.
  • ⚔️ Combat Resolution — Step-by-step guide to using the interactive Combat Resolution Window (CRW), hit location overrides, and damage application.

Installation

  1. Subscribe to the HarnMaster 3.5E ruleset on the Fantasy Grounds Forge.
  2. Open the Fantasy Grounds Unity launcher and click Check for Updates to download the ruleset.
  3. Create a new campaign and choose HarnMaster as the ruleset.

Credits & Trademarks

  • Author: Mephisto
  • Based on the CoreRPG framework by SmiteWorks USA, LLC.
  • HarnWorld, HarnMaster, and HarnPlayer are trademarks of Columbia Games, Inc.