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Convenient Effects




A module that allows creation of easy-to-use toggleable active effects.

Currently, the DND5e and SW5e systems come with pre-created effects, but any system can create their own effects.

Overview​

Managing effects in tabletop roleplaying games can be complex and time-consuming. Game masters often need to track multiple simultaneous effects, from spell durations to status conditions, all while keeping the game running smoothly.

This module simplifies effect management through an intuitive interface that's accessible right from your token controls. With just a few clicks, you can apply, remove, and track effects without disrupting the flow of your game.

For DND5e and SW5e systems, the module comes pre-configured with dozens of commonly used effects, making it ready to use out of the box. The effects are designed to work seamlessly with popular modules like Midi-QoL and DAE, providing automatic tracking of effect durations, conditions, and their interactions.

Features​

  • Adds a new application to the token scene controls
  • Provides a repository to create and share easy-to-use toggleable active effects
  • Includes dozens of pre-built effects for the DND5e and SW5e systems
  • First-class support for popular modules, such as Midi-QoL, Times Up, DAE, Active Token Lighting, and Token Magic FX
  • Extensive API for use in macros

Quick Start​

  1. Open the application with the button on the token controls
  2. Select a token and click an effect to toggle it on or off

Convenient Effects App

Advanced Usage​

If you are a regular user, see the User Guide for more details on all the features provided.

If you are a developer or want to learn how to write macros using the API, check out the Developer Guide.

Required Modules​

  • libWrapper by ruipin - A library that wraps core Foundry methods to make it easier for module developers to add functionality. Note that if you for some reason don't want to install this, a shim will be used instead.
  • socketlib by Stäbchenfisch - A library that makes it easy to do difficult things with sockets
  • Lib: DFreds UI Extender by DFreds - A library that makes it easy to add new UI elements to Foundry

Helpful Modules​

While not strictly required, the functionalities provided by these modules drastically improve the usage of the various effects included in this module.

  • Times Up by tim posney - Deletes effects when their time is up or after a certain number of rounds or turns
  • DAE by tim posney - With midi-qol, handles various additional expiration effects such as after 1 attack or when an enemy is attacked
  • Midi-QOL by tim posney - Handles a vast amount of automation relating to advantage and disadvantage
  • Active Token Lighting by kaelad - Certain effects and spells can emit light, and this module allows active effects to do that
  • Token Magic FX by SecretFire - Certain effects and spells can have an effect applied, and this module allows active effects to do that. Note that this requires DAE active as well.