Does anyone else use the Quartermaster list building app for iPhone or iPad?

[Immolator]

I downloaded it a couple of weeks ago and at first failed to see the point of it. But recently i realised it took me to input all the values from the codex (which is rather tedious) but when its done is actually incredibly useful. You input your army and its values from the codex and you can create lists with or without the extras you have in seconds. At the minute im steadily going through the Space Marine codex and entering all of the units and characters onto Quartermaster, so if anyone gets it and would like a full SM template to build their own specific lists PM me and i'll be more than happy to share. It really beats writing out lists on paper from the book, but i must admit i felt like a bit of a wally slapping an iPad down on the table last time i went to play at Games Workshop. So i transfered Quartermaster to my iPhone and sent myself the template i had built and it worked a dream. So for all you Apple users out there this comes recommended from me. It would also be good to hear from any other users of the app to see what they thought? Also if anyone is up for sharing templates i would be a willing recipient.

Thanks,

Immolator

[swampyturtle]

Hey, I have quartermaster too and am looking for the space marine template. I have most armies (except orks de and dark angels) if there's any your looking forblet me know. My email is being pm'ed to you.

[Soss]

Can either of you give me a quick run down on how this works? Is it similar to army builder, with the exception of you have to add all your own stats? Is it easy to use? Can you save a template for a necron lord with all the options and then choose what options to take with a total? I use iBodger a lot for warmachine and it would be great to have something for 40k.

[swampyturtle]

It's not that simple. You have to find some one with the template or build it from scratch . Compared to ibodger it's a ton more user input for very little gain . However, it can do near everything army builder can do ONCE YOU set up the templates. (hours of work ) or find somebody with the ones you want (hard to do but necrons are out there if you look around)

[Immolator]

Well, whilst i agree its time consuming initially the simple fact is that the information needs to be entered onto these sort of things and someone has to do it. It would obviously be a copyright infringement for Mr Quartermaster to sell the App with all of the codices loaded onto it. The point is that its a template that the users edit. Rather than avoiding it i think its good to get people using it and entering information onto it, but then sharing it with each other. If lots of people are inputing data and knowledge then sharing it with the community that use the app it will have a full database in no time at all.

In reply to Soss; yes it is easy to use, apart from the fact you have to enter your own data. But that actually doesn't take that long really. Honestly, i dont want to sound like a mindless fanboy for this App but it is great when you have it working. It has all mannor of sharing functions and forum code generators if you like to publish lists which is also cool. In answer to the question about options you basically enter in all the 'extras' you want to put onto a unit on individual character with how many points it costs and you can turn them on or off as you choose. Its pretty simple once you are going.

[Tokolosh]

I've start using this app a few weeks ago and i love it, just need to find the files... Working on a BA version now.

[swampyturtle]

I've start using this app a few weeks ago and i love it, just need to find the files... Working on a BA version now.


When you get the blood angels one done can you send me a copy?

[Emerald Rose Widow]

The only issue I can see is that because it is user entered, there is room for mistakes or people deliberately editing things to their favour. Due to this ability and my general distrust of other people, if I saw someone using this at a tournament I would force them to verify with the TO to make sure all the values and words are correct. Wheras with army builder there is still the possibility of mistakes, but they are verified by a company, and I believe have the backing of GW on this one.

On a casual game I could not care less, mainly because casual games are just for fun. In a competitive environment people will tweak and misrepresent the rules, some or more circumspect about it, some aren't. Due to this in such an environment I would not trust someone with this application. TBH that is my only hold up, other than that it seems like a cool application that could be beneficial to many.

[Immolator]

I completely disagree with that, if you looked at their load out you would be able to instantly spot what they were doing. Trust me, I use this and if I jinxed the numbers someone else would be able to spot it quickly. This isn't a replacement for the codex, merely a quick way of list building.

I do think this generates a bigger point that I might make into a topic; should Games Workshop make an official App? I think they should, what about anyone else?

[triplare]

I'd love to see an official GW list app...but I'm not going to hold breath for it.

[Emerett]

I'd love to see an official GW list app...but I'm not going to hold breath for it.

That will never happen.



Go check out battlescribe, it's a great app and the libraries are easy to find for it.

[swampyturtle]

That will never happen.



Go check out battlescribe, it's a great app and the libraries are easy to find for it.

I already use it on my laptop. problem is it doesnt come on Iphone / IPad which is the point of the topic

[Martino]

Does the quartermaster app work for android devices?

[Happosai]

Oh this sounds incredibly useful. I'm definitely going to download this app :-D

[Ilias Bethomael]

Does the quartermaster app work for android devices?

Android and iOS are completely different systems and I understand that a transfer of the code is, thus, laborious at least. Hence, afaik, QM is currently only available for iOS devices.

I am working on a Space Ork template, but it will take some time. QM itself is really powerful but the various wargear options and combinations exceed its current capabilities. That is why some entries need to be duplicated if you do not want to have weird and ilegal load-outs (e.g. Warboss in mega-armour versus normal warboss).

Btw.: you can directly edit templates in Notepad, because they are XML files, but sadly I don't know anything about XML editing.

Cheers

Ilias

[dewisant]

Wow, this thing sounds amazing! Does anyone have the Space Wolves data?

[Happosai]

I snagged the app from the app store, and though it's a pain to configure its incredibly useful too. For someone just getting into the game, it's also useful for helping to learn the rules and such as well. I *almost* have my Necron data file finished :-D Just a few more of the named HQs to add and I'll be ready to start experimenting with army builds ;)

[swampyturtle]

I am working on a Space Ork template, but it will take some time. QM itself is really powerful but the various wargear options and combinations exceed its current capabilities. That is why some entries need to be duplicated if you do not want to have weird and ilegal load-outs (e.g. Warboss in mega-armour versus normal warboss).


Ilias

When you get the space ork template done let me know. Id be interested in it :)

[Headrush]

I bought it but gave up because I didnt want to set up GK or BA. Anyone have some good template links?

[Deadestdai]

Too much work for my liking. ibodger was way easier when I played Hordes.

[Lord Nefarius]

sorry, but can anybody tell me if a similar app is available for android?

[troglodytesrus]

oh my, apps are taking over the world!
/runs back to his old fashioned army book made out of real paper.

[swampyturtle]

sorry, but can anybody tell me if a similar app is available for android?


Android has 100000000x10^100000000 power better app of Battlescribe Mobile.

[Lord Nefarius]

okay... and as i'm more the kind of primitve creature concerning mobile phones, could you tell me one name of those apps, so even my phono-phobic mind can find it on android market? *shame*

[swampyturtle]

okay... and as i'm more the kind of primitve creature concerning mobile phones, could you tell me one name of those apps, so even my phono-phobic mind can find it on android market? *shame*

better app of Battlescribe Mobile

[Lord Nefarius]

cool, thx.
just downloaded and testing...

[DeathsHead]

Battlescribe for me.

[Frostclaw]

Is there Battlescribe for the iPhone?

[swampyturtle]

Is there Battlescribe for the iPhone?

No, not yet but the guy is working on a IOS version for ipad / iphone. could be months , years or never happen. Theres no information at this point :P however im guessing a few months to a year.

[Dameon01]

sorry got no idea about this

[Pandarchon]

It's a little too much considering the costs of other apps and the fact that stronger apps like ibodger are more convenient and free

[Defenestratus]

If I was unfortunate enough to own an iSheet product I would probably use these apps.

Fortunately I run Android and use splashtop HD streamer to use Army builder on my Xoom or Galaxy Nexus.

[swampyturtle]

It's a little too much considering the costs of other apps and the fact that stronger apps like ibodger are more convenient and free

There really is no denying that Pandarchon and i agree with you! However when you got a monoploy on the 40k roster building apps you can charge what you wish :(

[Dlechard]

Hey I coul use tau eldar space marine or blood angels of anybody would be so kind. Im working on them slowly but I'll Probly give up soon why with homework and all

[Gen. Eric]

I'm going to be rude for a first post and ask of anyone has the Spave Marine codex for Quartermaster, could they possibly PM a link to of for me. I'd be much obliged! :cool:

[Jaeger wulf]

I'm going to be rude for a first post and ask of anyone has the Spave Marine codex for Quartermaster, could they possibly PM a link to of for me. I'd be much obliged! :cool:

This should make things easy

http://www.qmtemplates.com/