For Toolmakers

Bloodstar.xyz is an amazing site for beginner homebrewers due to how easy it is to use, but it does come with a few flaws — namely that it’s not really built for making hybrid scripts. So here’s a short guide on how to import HBL characters (or any characters for that matter) into a json file, using Atrocities in the Auction House as an example!

1. Make a Script using Placeholders

Start by making a json file for your script on script.bloodontheclocktower.com, but use official characters as substitutes for your homebrews. In this case, I’ll use the Al-Hadikhia as a placeholder for the Bloodwrite.

2. Download Your Placeholder Script

Download the json file by clicking the save icon

3. Open your File in Visual Code Studio or Another Application

At first, it should all be in 1 line like this:

But if you do Alt/Opt-Shift-F, it’ll format the code (on VCS) to look like this!

4. Find the Json Code for the Characters

You can find the json code for HBL characters in their respective wikis in the “Meta” dropdown (try doing ctrl/cmd-P) or by using the master json file (found at the top of this page). Once you’ve found the code, copy and paste it over the placeholders in your placeholder json file. In this case, I’m replacing the Al-Hadikhia.

5. REMEMBER TO SAVE

Do ctrl/cmd-S to be safe, folks.

Optional Step: 6. Add the HBL Fabled

If you’d like, you can add the HBL marker Fabled to the script to let your players know that the homebrews are from HBL! However, I’d only ever ask that you do this if HBL is the only source of homebrew — after all, word of mouth works just fine.

HBL Fabled Json Code

And there you have it, your very own bootlegged script json!

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