DSA Helper

Overview

A comprehensive web tool for Game Masters of "The Dark Eye" (DSA), simplifying the management of enemy types, combat systems, talent tests and game sessions. The tool enables game masters to quickly and efficiently create enemies, conduct combat actions and manage complex talent tests.

Main Features

Enemy Type Management

Configurable Value Ranges: Create enemy types with flexible min/max values for all attributes
Automatic Dice Mechanics: Integrated dice functions for base values and combat stats
Equipment System: Standard equipment and available items per enemy type
Armor Compatibility: Intelligent checking of armor compatibility
Visual Distinction: Color coding for different enemy types

Enemy Type Management

Combat System

Enemy Attacks: Automatic calculation of attack values with weapon bonuses
Player Attacks: Parry system with damage calculation and body zones
Armor Protection: Automatic consideration of armor values
TP Value System: Complete integration of the DSA damage system
Real-time Status: Live updates of hit points and combat status

Talent Test System

Complete Talent Database: Over 50 DSA talents with all details
Talent Level System: Flexible point management for talent tests
Critical Successes & Fumbles: Automatic detection and calculation
Quality Levels: Detailed display of test results
Categorization: Filtering by Society, Craft, Body, Nature and Knowledge

Talent Test System

Session Management

Enemy Spawning: Quick creation of enemies from predefined types
Session Storage: Local storage of game sessions
Status Tracking: Management of active, wounded, unconscious, dead
Equipment Management: Dynamic equipment of enemies
Intelligent Item Selection: Automatic selection of compatible equipment

Session Management

Technical Architecture

Frontend Stack

SvelteKit: Modern web framework for reactive user interfaces
TypeScript: Type-safe development with comprehensive interfaces
SCSS: Advanced CSS functionality for responsive design
LocalStorage: Client-side data storage for offline functionality

Core Systems

Dice Engine: Complete DSA dice mechanics with TP value parsing
Combat Calculator: Combat calculations with armor protection and bonuses
Talent System: Complex talent tests with point management
Item Manager: Equipment management with compatibility checking
Session Controller: Game session management and data persistence

User Interface

Interactive Elements

Drag & Drop: Intuitive equipment management
Real-time Updates: Immediate updating of all values
Modal Dialogs: Focused input forms
Tooltips: Contextual help and information

Items Management

Visual Hierarchy

Color Coding: Consistent color scheme for different elements
Icon System: Intuitive symbols for quick recognition
Card Layout: Clear presentation of enemies and items
Status Indicators: Clear visual feedback for all actions

DSA Rulebook Integration

Dice Mechanics

W20 System: Complete integration of DSA dice mechanics
TP Value Parsing: Automatic calculation of damage values
Critical Successes: Detection of 1-rolls
Fumble System: Automatic detection of 20-rolls

Combat Rules

Parry System: Complete integration of DSA parry rules
Armor Protection: Body zone-specific armor values
Weapon Bonuses: Automatic calculation of attack and parry bonuses
Damage Calculation: TP value-based damage calculation

Talent Tests

Attribute Tests: Three-dice system with point management
Talent Levels: Flexible point management for difficult tests
Quality Levels: Automatic calculation of quality levels
Critical Successes: Additional points for critical successes

Performance Optimizations

Client-Side Storage

LocalStorage: Persistent storage of all data
Lazy Loading: Dynamic loading of components

Reactive Updates

Svelte Stores: Efficient state management
Selective Updates: Only affected components are updated
Batch Operations: Grouping of multiple updates

Conclusion

The DSA Helper is a comprehensive tool that supports Game Masters in managing DSA game sessions. By integrating the complete DSA rulebook and an intuitive user interface, it enables game masters to focus on the actual game instead of dealing with complex calculations and administrative tasks.

The tool demonstrates modern web development with SvelteKit and TypeScript, while simultaneously respecting and seamlessly integrating the traditional rules of "The Dark Eye".

Developed with SvelteKit, TypeScript and modern Web Development Patterns

Hi, I'm Antoine Massimo

Software Developer & System Architect

Featured System

DSA Helper