I applaud the attempt to start automating the more mundane aspects of KAP, but this product fell flat for me. The use of Adobe for the form limits the functionality that can be included. Even the publisher's notes warn that one mis-click can reset all your characters personality traits -- using a proper application platform would have avoided these issues. As an IT professional who works with open-source software regularly, I have seen what the next wave of software products are like -- giving users the ability to work around bugs themselves, and customize the product to their liking, especially since Pendragon (as most games) has a good number of variant rules and house rules that have built up over time.
Positives I should note: (1) a $5 price tag means it isn't a great loss to buy the character sheet to try out, and (2) the artwork and overall "look" of the character sheet is very nice, especially since both color and b/w versions were provided.
I am very much looking forward to seeing how the Manor record sheets come out -- a software product to help lead players through the entire winter phase would be a big help in my campaign!
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