I have the latest (10.8) module for PoG and I would like to adjust it for private use so that I can deal cards face down from the decks. In this way I can then use CDG solo system. I have set up a separate map board to accept the cards drawn from the decks at the bottom of the map, so I don’t need to use the automated draw buttons, but whatever I do, the cards always appear face up. The checkbox to allow cards to be drawn face down is correct but I still draw face up. Can anyone advise me on what needs to be changed. I’m a bit of a novice at VASSAL but I can follow instructions well enough!!
Have you tried contacting the project owner? Cattlesquat
You can request a version update with the change.
That said, the simplest fix is to update the Allied Powers Player Hand and Central Powers Player Hand Board (And any other location in which cards will be dealt to) with the following Key Command application. I would go back and do this as an update to the original 10.8 version, to retain the original card play method versus creating more boards which would create more player confusion. The original card dealing method by cattlesquat is an elegant method for dealing the cards to the player boards. But remember to update the new version number, also to limit confusion.
Again, I recommend attempting to contact the current project owner, however you may consider creating a separate project page specifically for Paths of Glory CDG Solo System as it would prevent confusion for new players as to which version to download and play, depending on if they want the original version or the CDG Solo System version. At any rate, communication with the current module owner as to your requests, and/or intentions is always the fair thing to do, and when appropriate, give credit if you post a new project.
Yes, I have left a message but they are probably a bit busy. I only wish to change it for my private version of the module. It would require many more changes to fully implement the CDG system, which I don’t have the time to do. Using the current Allied Powers Hand or CPHand is not a particularly good solution because of the order the cards are drawn so I have created a new player hand and use that instead which does not have the autodraw facility built in.