[GhostGirl]

To clarify, the DM is having you build with priority, and you get 60 starting karma instead of 25?
 

Exactly.

Depends on the scope of what you want to do. If you want a complete replacement for the 25 Karma limit (This is also used for qualities) then you'd do a custom gameplayoptions file (saved as custom_extrakarma_gameplayoptions.xml in the data folder), like so:

We need players to generate characters using priorities, but with 60 Karma available instead of 25 and no limits on positive or negative qualities. I tried creating an xml file, loading it, and when I started Chummer it crashed. The Crash Reporter message says:

Crash followup id = e7eec613-0178-4b2a-bf53-df70c1e79762

The 'gameplayoptions' start tag on line 2 position 4 does not match the end tag of 'chummer'. Line 11. position 3.

Sent the error report ; hopefully it's something minor that I did.

[The Wyrm Ouroboros]

Removing the ID number might do it.

[Chummer 5 is Alive]

Oh, whoops. I didn't actually test that properly, left out the close tag.

<chummer>
  <gameplayoptions>
    <gameplayoption>
      <id>a0f05989-bd76-4fc4-ba17-2abcfdf0e0aa</id>
      <name>Custom</name>
      <karma>60</karma>
      <maxavailability>12</maxavailability>
      <maxnuyen>10</maxnuyen>
      <contactmultiplier>3</contactmultiplier>
    </gameplayoption>
  </gameplayoptions>
</chummer>

You won't be able to fully ignore quality limits though, Chummer still links the two values.

[GhostGirl]

Good news, it didn't crash! However when I start a new character my Karma is still showing as 25.

[Chummer 5 is Alive]

You probably weren't selecting the Custom gameplayoption, but that's actually got a bunch of issues with it, doing it that way. Change the XML file to override_extrakarma_gameplayoptions.xml and set the inner text to this:

<chummer>
  <gameplayoptions>
    <gameplayoption>
      <id>054559be-d80a-42b9-a0a9-d6957d2b3c55</id>
      <name>Standard</name>
      <karma>60</karma>
      <maxavailability>12</maxavailability>
      <maxnuyen>10</maxnuyen>
      <contactmultiplier>3</contactmultiplier>
      <default>yes</default>
    </gameplayoption>
  </gameplayoptions>
</chummer>

This will override the settings for Standard to provide 60 Karma without changing anything else.

[The Wyrm Ouroboros]

... speaking of which ... is there a pattern or anything to the ID number?  I know it's hex, but is there a logic / sequence to it, so that if we make stuff of our own, we can get it to fit in somehow, and/or not accidentally put something in that's likely to be used somewhere else??

[Chummer 5 is Alive]

They're just UUIDs, I generally pull them from https://www.guidgenerator.com or a tool I've got in sublime text, depending on where I am.

There's code in place to enforce uniqueness in Chummer, so if you somehow manage to get two identical IDs you'll get a warning.

[SpellBinder]

Via google I also found a small executable that creates a random GUID and automatically copies it to the clipboard; just click a button and it does it again.  Wish I could remember where I got it, but I've used it for a few custom spells and numerous additional mentor spirits I've tried converting from SR3 & SR4 into SR5.

[Chummer 5 is Alive]

Probably this little guy: http://chummergen.com/chummer/wiki/GUID-Generator.ashx?HL=guid

[The Wyrm Ouroboros]

Ah.  That's ... kind of unfortunate, but thanks for the answer.

[GhostGirl]

You probably weren't selecting the Custom gameplayoption, but that's actually got a bunch of issues with it, doing it that way. Change the XML file to override_extrakarma_gameplayoptions.xml and set the inner text to this:

<chummer>
  <gameplayoptions>
    <gameplayoption>
      <id>054559be-d80a-42b9-a0a9-d6957d2b3c55</id>
      <name>Standard</name>
      <karma>60</karma>
      <maxavailability>12</maxavailability>
      <maxnuyen>10</maxnuyen>
      <contactmultiplier>3</contactmultiplier>
      <default>yes</default>
    </gameplayoption>
  </gameplayoptions>
</chummer>

This will override the settings for Standard to provide 60 Karma without changing anything else.

This works just fine Thank you, nice person!!

[Grizzly]

Downloaded and working with Chummer 5a - 5.194.0

First off many thanks for all the hard work you have done on this great program!

Bug 1: Adding ranks to the Skill Group: Athletics - whether by Skill Group Points or Karma - also adds ranks to the Flight skill.

Bug 2: Can't seem to open or add Spells.

Cheers

[Grizzly]

Okay - restarting program brought the spells list up.

Still having the Athletic's skill group problem though.

[The Wyrm Ouroboros]

By-your-own-power personal flight is considered a part of the Athletics skill group, presumably because it's a method of movement - you know, like Running and Swimming.

[Chummer 5 is Alive]

I believe it's a holdover from 4th, so it possibly shouldn't be included. It should still be a sealed skill unless you have a non-zero Flight speed though.