[FEATURE] Import format for importing large amount of events - particularly holidays

[apoapostolov]

Support for external file format that allows to quickly manage and import large amount of imported events. The option to mark them as imported (can be internally) so they can also be erased separately from the manually entered one. This will allow to make, erase and reimport modified holidays, yearly events, planned events much faster than manually entering them.

[vigoren]

Is there any specific format you were thinking for this? My initial thoughts would be for a JSON file.

I think this would also be similar to having the option to export/backup notes like requested in #27 and #17

[apoapostolov]

I would go with text format using a delimiter, perhaps even CVS, with an example file with some placeholder holidays examples to demonstrate how such a file is made.

The problem with JSON file is that GMs may not have the tools available to make them, and thus the number of people using them would be limited. This means that most people would rely on available Forgotten Realms, Golarion, etc. files for the holiday import.

[apoapostolov]

BTW, if you need help, I could get to produce such files for FR and Golarion, as those are the main worlds I DM in.

[scooper4711]

I second the vote for CSV format. proposed format: year nr, month nr, day nr, note name, visible to players,html in quotes

Of course, intercalenary stuff screws with that format. Perhaps it's better to use month name instead of number. Number works for my needs which I why I suggested it. You get all the fun of taking care of all the special cases. 😆