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Great news everyone! (behind the scenes update)
🕑 Added 2020-12-06 14:23:30 +0000 UTCI know you are all waiting in anticipation for new content coming to the MPMB’s Character Record Sheets and I can’t blame you. A lot of cool new shiny things are still to be included and who doesn’t want to play with cool new shiny things? The work is underway, made easy by the fan-led effort on the MPMB Discord Server, for which I am really grateful. I have been working on getting the base code updated to accommodate the latest changes. Thinks of things like better support for companions (e.g. ranger’s companion, artificer’s constructs), an overflow page for the class features (this is still in the design phase, no promises that it will be included in the next version), and the other new optional rules.
However, I have had to postpone further work on the sheet for a bit because something wonderful has happened: my daughter was born just over a week ago!
Life has been a bit hectic since, as we are getting used to being parents. Our daughter came a full 11 days past the due date and to say that those last two weeks weren’t really fun for my girlfriend is an understatement. Add that to the fact that there was a sprout of stress getting the house in order (deadline to fix some code violations), which all rested upon my shoulders as the strict COVID measures here didn’t allow friends, family, or even contractors to help.
To add to the fun (as well as the frustration and exhaustion), our family recently got even bigger with the addition of a puppy! She came to live with us a full five days after our daughter was born. Now you are probably thinking that we are crazy for having a baby and getting a puppy so close together and you wouldn’t be wrong. The puppy was supposed to arrive two and a half months earlier, but that was met with delays upon delays because of the COVID pandemic and the fact that the dog had to be transported across international borders (some of which were closed due to COVID). Unfortunately, we were mostly kept in the dark as to when the puppy could be transported until only days before. As these things go, in the end both the baby and the puppy came on the exact same day! Thankfully, we had some friends to take the puppy in for a few days while we got things sorted.
I think you’ll understand that my priorities shifted away from the character sheet for a while. And those of you who have sent me messages or left comments will have noticed that I haven’t responded to any of them for the last week or so.
As for all of you asking when the new stuff is going to be finished, I can only say “I’m working on it”. It very much depends on my daughter’s sleep schedule (which isn’t great at the moment, she has gotten days and nights confused it seems).
The good news is that the truly hectic times are behind us as you can tell by the fact that I could sit down and write this post. Our house is in order (enough) for now, we are finding our rhythm with the new-born (and the puppy), and even our cat is starting to accept his new housemates (the baby more than the puppy). I should soon find myself with some time to continue working on the sheets.
My apologies that this isn’t the great news you have all been waiting for, but it certainly is great news for me and my family.
TL;DR (too long, didn't read):
Our first child was born and we got a puppy in the same week. Life hasn’t been the same since and there was no time left to work on D&D-stuff. I should be able to pick up where I left soon, but for now there is no fixed schedule for when the new content and next sheet update will be released.
Comments
Matthew David
Well done!!! Awesome news
Jae Onasi
Congratulations! I know it's exhausting with a new baby. Hope you're all getting some more sleep now that the baby is a few months old. :)
Casper Span
Having become a dad 4 months ago, I know what you mean. Enjoy these times, they go by really fast. Congrats!
Tommy Rinkoski
Congratulations!! Just joined, after using your sheet for years and realizing you had a Patreon. Thanks for all the work, and I hope the puppy and baby are both well, and that you've found some sleep.
Lexi Aniston
Much light
Huup De Jong
NICE. Most precious time there is.... Congratulations....
UnHappyGingah
Family comes first, DnD stuff can wait! Enjoy the time with your daughter and puppy!
lsbyl
Congratulations. Enjoy this special time!!
Michael
Belated Congrats!
MorePurpleMoreBetter
Bedankt! Slaap blijft nog sporadisch helaas ;)
Brett Odle
Gefeliciteerd! Ik hoop dat je snel wat slaap krijgt.
Michael Goodman
Congratulations!!!!
Eric Krause
Congratulations!
Amir Hamzah
Congrats y'all!
Douglas Kearney
Congratulations! And I agree with Soul Sojourner and Arek Petrosian.
Arek Petrosian
As a father myself, I have to say, your kids come first, always. Do what you have to; we'll be here. 😁👍
Soul Sojourner
Kids first. Always. Congratulations! All of the stress is worth it in the end!!
Mufafu
You do you when you can do you 😁
Lindsey Dwyer
Congrats!
Improvised Weapons
Congratulations! I myself currently have a 3 month old, so I know what you're going through!
Collin Griese
Congrats!
Rick Hohenstein
Well, I would say you where a crazy fool for timing a Puppy and your first child at the same time, but we already know you had lost your marbles for just taking on this challenge. Congratulations!
Hen Biton
Wish you a great time, be with your family, we will support your
Albert Nakano
Awesome! Congratulations! Real life trumps fantasy life. Totally understandable. Just focus on grooming another future gamer.
Whitney Weltz
What a nice, wholesome post in an absolute hell year!! Congrats!! ❤❤❤
RayvenWilk
Congrats!! Take all the time you need.. I'm looking forward to the new and shiny but it's just forcing me to learn to do it myself :)
Adam Campbell
Congratulations!!
Morten Strårup
Congratulations!
Erin Hartshorn
Congratulations! I hope everyone is happy and healthy! Take the time you need for family.
David Talbert
Congratulations!
Joe Westcott
Congratulations! Please please please take some time off for yourself and your family. It’ll be worth it, I promise!
Nod
Congratulations!
FreakyAlienGenotype
That's awesome stuff. Take the time you need. I dare say from reading all the comments here people will understand.
Kevin Schuerenberg
Congratulations!! 🥳
Unspun Honey
Congrats!!! Kids are a total life changer 🙂
Zac Cameron
Congratulations!
Alexander Croteau
Congrats man! Welcome to being a dad! One piece of advice I can share is breath. Don't rush anything you and your girlfriend need to get into a routine that works for the four of you guys. It can get really hectic once baby is here and everything becomes about the baby so most importantly check in with your girlfriend. Make sure she is doing okay, is taking care of herself, drinking water, is hopefully getting a nap in or two when baby is napping, getting to take a shower for some alone time. This also goes for you too. So please take care of yourselves. Lastly, something I think all new parents need to hear, you are both amazing parents! Parent your way and don't pay mind to anyone how says otherwise.
Jeffrey P
As the parent of two, I'm not going to say stuff like "Oh you'll treasure these moments for the rest of your life" because thankfully most of it's a blur now. But as others have said, you don't have to make any excuses to spend time on a baby (and on that most import partnership with your gf!). Of course if you hadn't gotten v13 out we'd all be singing a different tune :)
Popo's Pecking Order
Grats mate!
Sapph Wolf
What? You took precious time away from the character sheet to deal with your first born child? Really!? What kind of messed up priorities are those?! The new puppy I can at least understand, but the baby?! They practically take care of themselves! You disappoint me sir! In all seriousness, congrats man! Good job fixing the house by yourself. Good luck with the new baby AND the new puppy! At least something good thing came out of this hellscape of a year. Take all the time you need, obviously family comes first.
Kim Young
Congratulations on both baby girl & puppy 😊 we welcomed my first grandchild 12/3 but we got our puppy in June lol it's a wonderful adventure if you view it that way 💙
Grover White
Congratulations! I feel a baby, puppy, and cat tax is in order, pics please! (If you're comfortable with that, :))
MorePurpleMoreBetter
If only she would've come a bit before the due date or at the due date and nobody would think she is a corona-boomer... We knew about the pregnancy at least two weeks before we had ever heard about the coronavirus.
MJ
Congrats. It's an amazing journey...take many pictures these moments go by so quickly. I've said it from the beginning...CoronaBaby-Boom is going to be a thing!!!
Buckley C
Joost, Congratulations!!! Lots happening in your world, and I am sure you will eventually enjoy this happy chaos. Now, pics, or it didn't happen. Pic with baby girl and puppy would work best.
JK
Ha... This wave of children will definitely be named after the pandemic. Imagine being a in the Gen Virus giving the middle finger to Gen-X saying, "Step back, gramps. We just unseated you for the most metal generation name..." Then they don their still-suit and N405 facial rebreather and step out into the bleak, hot wasteland that is our future.
Sylas Vex
Congratulations! Take your time and don’t stress yourself out with the sheet too much, you have a lot of things to handle
Jens Schmidt
How dare you put your actual family before some strangers on the internet! Congrats on the the new chapter of your life, may it bring you great happiness. You are back when you are back, some things just take priority.
Simon Brodie
That's fantastic, well done. I remember those years...just. So make the most of it and spend time with your newly expanded family; the rest of the character sheet stuff can wait.
padilin
Congratulations!
Zetta Gobbo
Life comes first. I have no problem waiting for stuff. Take the time you need
Zetta Gobbo
Congrats!
Dan Lyman
Congrats! You're in for an exhilarating roller coaster ride!!
Joel Gabel
2 babies! Have fun and come back when you can
Michael Roughley
CONGRATS THAT'S WONDERFUL
Dr.Medic
Congratulations!
Doug Kennie
Congratulations.
Bruce Economy
Congratulations! Don't stress about the character sheet. Enjoy this time with your girlfriend and daughter, and of course, the puppy. :)
Justin Merrick
Congratulations x2! My wife and I were just talking about how chaotic a puppy and baby at the same time would be... Good luck and stay healthy!
Elizabeth Werstein
Congratulations! A puppy and a baby! Take your time, D&D can wait, and enjoy the new time with your little ones!
BWH
🎉🎊🎉🎊🎉💖💖💖
Blast Door Dan
Congratulations! What class are you going to pick for your child? It's important to have a balanced party
Jake Benedict
Congratulations man! Take your time; D&D will still be here when you get back. Enjoy this time with your family! :D
Will Brolley
Take all the time that you need. This is an extraordinary time, and you shouldn't feel rushed to hop back to work. Congrats!
Mark Wilkins
Congratulations! All the best to you and yours!
Tony Grey
Congrats! Enjoy the growing family!!
Doug Davis
Congrats!
Alphamine19
Congrats!!
Nathan Lodder
Grats mate
Pope J-rod
Congratulations! Raise a glass to big changes for the better!
Jay
Congrats! Love that family!
Brett Abbott
Congratulations, sounds like a lot of joy packed into a short time!
Daniel Hershman-Rossi
Congratulations!!!
