Version History


Current Version
Version 11.6 Added features include:
  • Added the ability to adjust the difficulty of a plot
  • Added the ability to adjust the level of a creature or trap
  • Campaign background can now be shared and published
  • You can now predefine map tokens and overlays for PCs
  • You can create encyclopedia entry templates
Previous Versions
Version 11.5 Added features include:
  • You can customise the information shown in the combat screen
  • You can export a handout containing all the magic items in the adventure
Version 11.4 Added features include:
  • You can now bring up an information screen and die roller when editing a plot point, or building or running an encounter
  • You can download and open an example project from the start page
  • Added the ability to import multiple creatures from Adventure Tools
  • Map tiles now have keywords, which you can search for when building a map
  • Magic items now have an availability field
Version 11.3 Added features include:
  • Magic items now use the new builder format
  • You can now import creatures from the new Adventure Tools Monster Builder
Version 11.2 Added features include:
  • Creature templates now use the new builder format
Version 11.1 Added features include:
  • Improvements to the creature builder and trap builder
  • You can specify altitude for creatures in combat
Version 11 Added features include:
  • A completely new creature builder and trap builder
  • You can zoom into maps with the mouse wheel
  • A new map autobuild option (freeform area)
Version 10.3 Added features include:
  • In the encounter builder, you can double-click on a creature template to see its stats
  • You can add images to encyclopedia items
Version 10.2 Added features include:
  • You can predefine ongoing combat effects for each PC
  • In combat, power recharging is now handled automatically, and damage and healing have been streamlined
  • If there is enough space, additional information is shown in the combat screen
  • Added the ability to show the explored map areas on the player view
Version 10.1 Added features include:
  • Skill challenges now contain freeform notes
  • Generated names now allow you to create encyclopedia entries from them
  • Generated art objects now allow you to create treasure parcels from them
  • New generators: elvish, dwarvish and primordial text
  • Added the ability to close libraries to save memory
Version 10 Added features include:
  • Skill challenge progress can be tracked in the workspace or in the combat screen
  • Added predefined area templates and custom tokens to the combat manager
  • There is now a die roller on the player view initiative list
  • Added the ability to set the colour of a plot point
  • Plot point links can now be shown curved, angled or straight
  • New 'in-session reference' page
Version 9.9 Added features include:
  • You can now create encyclopedia entries for rules items
Version 9.8 Added features include:
  • You can now allocate treasure parcels to PCs
Version 9.7.1 Added features include:
  • Project rules (races, classes, themes, feats etc) can now be shared between projects
  • The ability to create encyclopedia entries from project data such as PCs, NPCs, custom creatures and regional map locations
Version 9.6 Added features include:
  • You can now design character themes
  • Encounters without a map can now show the initiative list
  • Ability to merge libraries
  • You can define external CSS files to change the style
  • Plot points display the estimated XP the party will be at
  • Ability to populate a delve from an encounter deck
  • The map autobuild feature can now create a filled rectangular area
  • Combat conditions can now be shown on map tokens
Version 9.5 Added features include:
  • The skill challenge builder now includes ability checks
  • Map token images can now be set from the encounter builder or combat screen
  • Skill DCs have been updated
Version 9.4.1 Added features include:
  • Ability to import / export the whole enyclopedia so it can be shared between projects
  • The initiative order is now shown alongside the encounter map on the player view
  • Added an inline library help screen
Version 9.3 Added features include:
  • Ability to copy custom map tokens and overlays
  • Creatures can be imported from the recent update of Adventure Tools
Version 9.2 Added features include:
  • Ability to edit the XP granted by plot points
  • Campaign settings now include XP modifier
  • Rules elements can now include creature lore, diseases and poisons
  • You can now define the party's goals, and build a plotline from them
Version 9.1 Added features include:
  • PCs can be marked as active or inactive
  • Added the ability to suggest a new PC for an existing group
  • Added the ability to set categories on regional map locations
  • Plot point text can now include HTML tags
Version 9 Added features include:
  • Regional maps
  • Map view, to complement delve view
  • Ability to sort jotter notes into categories
  • Improved monster theme support
Version 8.8 Added features include:
  • PCs now have a Level field
Version 8.7 Added features include:
  • In the libraries screen you can now set the size of multiple tiles at once
  • Encounter decks can now include custom creatures
  • Cards drawn from an encounter deck can now be quickly re-added
Version 8.6 Added features include:
  • Ability to download adventures directly from the website into Masterplan
  • You can now export a plot point as its own project file
  • Added the ability to export encounter data into third-party combat managers
  • Added healing options to the combat manager
Version 8.5 Added features include:
  • You can now specify campaign settings, which can globally modify creature stats to adjust difficulty on the fly
  • Added the option to display gid references on the combat map
Version 8.4 Added features include:
  • The encounter deck builder has been redesigned
  • Projects are created with placeholder magic items which you can select when you add them to a plot point
  • You can now add ad-hoc treasure parcels or magic items to plot points
  • You can now add zones in combat which automatically move with a hero or creature
  • When Masterplan rolls a creature's attack it will also roll damage
  • Creature, PC and trap stat blocks show the initiative modifier as well as the initiative score
Version 8.3 Added features include:
  • Ability to remove ongoing effects on combatants from the right-click menu
  • Creature stat blocks are displayed in the new format
Version 8.2 Added features include:
  • The combat screen now shows the current initiative holder
  • In combat, "save ends" effects can specify saving throw mods
  • Common conditions can be applied more quickly in combat
  • Encounter decks can be refilled
  • Player options are now accessible directly from the main screen
  • Added integration with iPlay4e
Version 8.1 Added features include:
  • Delve View can be used to create new plot points from any map
  • You can now draw on the map during combat
Version 8 Added features include:
  • Magic items can be entered (or downloaded from the Compendium) and used to automatically build treasure parcels
  • The Compendium feature now allows you to download new data or update existing data
  • Added a "tactics" field to creatures
  • In combat you can mark used powers as unused
  • Custom map tokens and overlays can now display custom images or map tiles
  • The combat screen now shows the current combat round
  • Creature auras are now shown on the map
  • Combat screen now has landscape / portrait layout options
  • The encounter filter settings now include the option to filter creatures by standard / elite / solo / minion
  • You can now create a map from any image file directly in the encounter builder
  • The skill challenge builder has been redesigned
  • You have the option to create a dungeon delve from the welcome screen
  • Greatly improved performance in the encounter builder and library screen
  • Added HP / defence scores / initiative bonus to PCs
  • WOTC Character Builder files can be imported into projects
  • The quick reference sheet now shows party information
  • You now have the option to calculate XP from all plot points, or take the average XP from each layer
Version 7.5 Added features include:
  • Added regeneration to creature templates
  • Added support for delayed / readied actions during combat
  • Improved performance under Parallels on MacOSX
Version 7.4 Added features include:
  • Ability to disconnect plot points in the workspace
  • Encyclopedia entries can include DM-only information
  • Redesigned encounter builder
  • Improved creature power browser
  • Improved keyboard shortcuts
  • Added support for regeneration in combat
Version 7.3 Added features include:
  • You can now set plot points as completed or skipped
  • It is now possible to deal damage / apply effects to multiple creatures in combat with ctrl-click
  • Added weapons to player options
Version 7.2 Added features include:
  • Added support for monster themes
  • Added the ability to link to encyclopedia entries from plot points
  • Added the ability to paste text to create new encyclopedia entries and jotter notes
  • Added encounter notes section to encounter builder
  • Improved map autobuilder
Version 7.1 Added features include:
  • Custom tokens can now have terrain powers
  • User preferences are saved
  • Updated the add-in extensibility model
  • Added new encounter templates
Version 7 Added features include:
  • Delve View
  • Map overlays can now be rectangular and can optionally display a difficult terrain marker and block line of sight
  • Terrain powers
  • Quick reference sheet / dice roller
  • Encyclopedia links can be written as [[entry_name|display_text]] and missing entries are shown as red links
  • The combat window now shows the encounter level
  • The party's starting XP can now be set
  • The combat map can optionally display creature HP bars
Version 6.12 Added features include:
  • Creatures are automatically removed from combat when they are reduced to 0 HP
  • Creature display names can be edited during combat
  • Automatic project backup
Version 6.11 Added features include:
  • In the workspace you can now use shift + double-click to explore plot points
  • Creature level is now automatically added to the attack bonus for functional template powers
  • Stat advice has been added to traps
  • You can now specify skills in a skill challenge as automatic failure
  • Plot points now take account of the adjusted party level when determining difficulty
  • Compendium import now includes traps & hazards
Version 6.10 Added features include:
  • Added languages to PCs
  • You can filter the encounter list by creature origin, type and keywords
  • You can now define rituals in the player options screen
  • Wikipedia-style links ("[["..."]]") are now supported in the encyclopedia
  • You can import creatures directly from the Compendium and the Adventure Tools suite
Version 6.9 Added features include:
  • Ability to set custom map images for creatures / NPCs
  • You can now adjust creature levels in the encounter builder
  • Ability to pause an encounter which has not finished and resume it later
  • You can apply conditions and ongoing damage to PCs in combat
Version 6.8 Added features include:
  • Ability to add custom map tokens / overlays in encounter builder
  • Added a library overview page
  • Ability to export various items to HTML
Version 6.7 Added features include:
  • You can now define rituals in the player options screen
  • You can filter the encounter list by creature category
Version 6.6 Added features include:
  • PCs can be represented on the map by their portraits
Version 6.5 Added features include:
  • Maps now show line-of-sight information for the selected token
  • Custom map tokens can be displayed as translucent overlays
  • You can now define player options (races, paragon paths, epic destiny, feats, etc)
Version 6.4 Added features include:
  • Ability to filter encounter creature list by name / role
  • Ability to show a grid overlay during combat
  • Encyclopedia entries are now listed by category
  • Encyclopedia can contain groups of entries
  • Maps can be imported from other projects
  • Ability to export player handouts
Version 6.3 Added features include:
  • Ability to quickly add pre-existing powers to creatures
  • Added the option to roll initiative separately for each creature in an encounter
Version 6.2.1 Added features include:
  • Ability to edit map areas
  • Ability to show party information on the player view screen
  • Ability to import a project into the current project
  • Added support for ongoing conditions that last for the duration of the encounter or until the start / end of a creature's turn
  • Added support for expending / recharging encounter powers
  • Added support for PC's passive insight / perception scores
  • Added support for temporary hit points in combat
Version 6.1 Added features include:
  • Ability to show an existing map in the background of the map editor
  • Ability to set whether the player view uses a separate display
Version 6 Added features include:
  • Adventure backgrounds
  • File attachments
  • The player view has been updated
  • Treasure parcel generator
  • Ability to print sheets of blank 1" grid
  • Ability to print maps at 1" per square scale
  • Ability to add combatants to encounters in progress
Version 5.3 Added features include:
  • Maps are now shown in categories
  • Skill challenge DCs can be modified
Version 5.2 Added features include:
  • Extensibility
  • Easier selection of libraries in the map editor
  • Custom colours can be set for blank tiles
  • Added fog of war options for the player view
Version 5 Added features include:
  • Traps and hazards
  • Ability to build an encounter from a template
  • Plot points can be re-ordered in the workspace
  • Ability to set 'read-aloud' text for plot points
  • Ability to reduce the size of tile images
  • Libraries can now hold standard skill challenges
Version 4.5 Added features include:
  • Ability to view a tile / library breakdown for a map
  • Tile swapping in the map editor
Version 4.4.1 Added features include:
  • Easier calendar navigation
Version 4.4 Added features include:
  • Ability to add creatures from the DDI Compendium
  • Multiple tile selection in the map editor
  • In the combat screen you can choose a two-column view for the combatants
Version 4.3 Added features include:
  • You can use shift+arrow key to rotate tiles in the map editor
  • You can turn off tooltips in the workspace
  • Creatures now include alignment, languages and skills fields
  • Creatures can now be noted as resistant / vulnerable / immune to effects other than damage types
Version 4.2 Added features include:
  • Project information now includes an author field
  • Added PNG and TGA image file support to tiles
  • You can now specify the minimum number of areas in the map autobuilder
  • In combat the system can make attack rolls for creature powers
  • The active project now appears in the library list
  • Added auras, senses and equipment fields to creatures
  • Creatures now support the MM2 minion format
Version 4 Added features include:
  • Ability to export the whole project to HTML, so you don't need your laptop at the gaming table
  • Added powers to creatures
  • Ability to scroll around and zoom into / out of maps, including during combat
  • You can now use HTML tags in encyclopedia entries
  • General graphical overhaul, including better display of creature stats and skill challenges
Version 3.1 Added features include:
  • Ability to add links between tokens in combat
  • Ability to delete tiles in the map editor using the Delete key
Version 3 Added features include:
  • Delve AutoBuild function
  • Plot encyclopedia
  • Jotter
Version 2.6 Added features include:
  • Plot navigation panel
  • Ability to add maps to plot points
Version 2.5 Added features include:
  • NPC editor
  • Player's combat screen
Version 2.4.2 Added features include:
  • creatures can have damage resistance
  • combat handler now rolls saving throws and applies ongoing damage
Version 2.4 Added features include:
  • combat handler
  • map autobuilder
  • creating variants of standard creatures
  • calendar creator
Version 2.1 Initial version


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