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June 23rd, 2020, 05:20 #1
Generic Actions extension for Fantasy Grounds Unity 5E ruleset
Only in Forge.
Generic Actions Extension (Fantasy Grounds Unity)
GenericActions.png
This stand-alone extension for Fantasy Grounds adds basic actions as clickable buttons on player and non-player character sheets.
This extension unlocks the following functions:
- Adds the generic actions found in the 5e Player’s Handbook as buttons on the character sheet.
- Includes: Grapple, Break Grapple, Shove, Dash, Disengage, Dodge, Help, Hide, Ready, Search, and Use Object.
- Generic actions that have checks or contesting rolls allow targeting creatures, and rolls are done automatically (completed in a similar manner to spell saving throws).
- Checks and contesting rolls support the dice tower
- NPC’s also gain these buttons on their character sheet —valuable for DMs or player-controlled sidekicks.
Verify options are used to insure the named operation going on cannot happen if out of ammo, Paralyzed, Stunned, Unconscious, Incapacitated, or Grappled (optional as grappling is nebulous on when it should prevent something based on DM preferences).
Updates:
[See .txt file for early updates and features]
V1.53 - Bug - NOTARGETING was not being respected when applying flanking or ranged penalties got applied to PC/NPC next to dummy NPC on the map (should not be effecting anything). Fixed.
V1.54 - Bug - multiple grapples from different attackers was not being supported - now it is. You still have to break one grapple at a time. DM can manage this how they wish but the auto break grapple will just do the order it sees in DB. My recommendation would if you have 3 grapples for example - roll break 3 times and let whatever works work. Obviously not perfect solution - but "good enough".
V1.55 - FGU update - fixes to be able to work with FGU update.
New GenericActionsLayer.ext delivered with GenericActions.ext so it can be used in more than 5E -
"Feature: Generic Actions Layer"
(for the moment the 2E, 3.5E, 4E, 5E, PFRPG2, and SFRPG rulesets are supported)
See end of txt file for more details.
V1.11 - Bug - Display effect assets button was deleting PTRs instead of just effects. Fixed. Other general fixes.
V1.12 - Feature - if (P) appears in effect name and it happens to trigger a Keep generic actions asset then it will treat that asset as permanent until the effect itself is deleted. Personally, I can see so many uses for this I'm not going to bother to enumerate them. For sure my examples will have a WayPointSelfKeep.webm and a WayPointSelfPTRCircleKeep.webm that I tested with - but that is truly only a trivial use I can see for this power.
V1.13 - Bug - Cannot remove selection to hide targeting arrow so asset can be seen better as this effects vision. Will have to let targeting arrow overlay the asset for now.
V1.14 - Feature - new option "Asset: Generic Action Layer NPC faction will be none" defaulted to "on". While I originally used AURA/BCEG tied to NPCs for mines in SW5E where the faction is required to be the faction of what placed it - I can see no harm in allowing NPCs to be placed with none in other campaigns as it will not effect my definition of what the AURA effects are one way or the other (I don't use none but instead depend on things respecting the non targetable aspect of the NPC token) and I can just turn it off in places I need the NPC to have a faction so it can have more power in the AURA discrimination of friendfoe.
V1.15 - Bug/Feature - the attempt to make the NPC non targetable failed so took a completely different tact. If the effect "NOTARGETING" is present (NPC proxy will have it added in) in the CT entry then no targeting will be allowed (ctrl click on map or ctrl click on CT to target) and will be set back to not targeted. AuraEffect.isAuraApplicable function in AURA extension has also been overwritten to respect this effect. If its there - targeting (and Aura application) will not take effect - if its not there it will. Simple but deadly. Use this extension and feature at your own risk - ye be warned.
V1.16 - Bug/FGU update - something changed in FGU update (test) that caused error. Fixed. As it works in LIVE and TEST for fix will just deliver now.
V1.17 - Bug - FGU does not consistently call ruleset code for hasEffect and hasCondition (hasEffectCondition in 5E). KLUDGED. Not saying fixed.
V1.18 - FGU update - fixes for FGU update.
V1.19 - Bug - Generic Actions Layer dummy NPCs had effects being applied by Equipped effects which had SDC (from BCEG) defined in them not translating properly. Solved by insuring every effect added to the dummy NPC between its creation and end of creation was given the source of the CT entry that created it. Now you can see who owns the dummy NPC just by looking a the source also.
V1.20 - Bug - failed concentration roll will get and error after deleting the dummy NPC this extension creates. Fixed.
V1.21 - Bug - make sure if an NPC already has NOTARGETING it does not add it again during placement.
V1.22 - Aura Update - isAuraApplicable in Aura extension arguments changed so updated to match them for my override. No real impact just making sure its consistent arg names.
V1.23 - Update - option "Asset: Recreate effect assets when any token stops dragging or effect is changed (can be slow)" defaulted to "off" which will recreate all effect assets whenever a token is drag dropped on map or an effect is added, updated, or removed from CT entry. Assets that are marked hidden in CT do not get assets displayed. Do not use this option if you have a lot of GAL assets in play (lots of effects in CT) as this can slow things down. Keep in mind every key stroke in effect field triggers and update and thus recreation of all effects. This also adds a feature that insures that "GA Effects" layer now also supports "GA Effects GMOnly" layer for effects that are only visible to the GM.
V1.24 - Bug - Aura extension mistakenly triggers GAL updates every time it crosses an aura boundary many times. Fixed to not process when Aura triggers GAL update.
V1.25 - Features - added 1.25 as a scaling option for assets, previously 1.5 was the lowest option setting. If "GAL NPC" exists in your combat groups list any GAL created NPC will be added into it by default. Ideally you'd create this in campaign and set it to not be visible so no NPC created by GAL would show in CT unless you changed its combat group or the visibility of "GAL NPC". If not present then no combat group will be set for NPC.
V1.26 - Features - Added a new option "Asset: Generic Action Layer MELEE attack scale for width and height of an asset under a token" defaulted to "1.5". This will allow melee attack assets placed under a token to be scaled in addition to normal to "Asset: Generic Action Layer scale for width and height of an asset under a token" option scale setting because melee assets probably want option to be a lot bigger so you can see the axe swing clearly (or whatever).
Grim Press video.
A video made for my own entertainment...
https://youtu.be/ZS7wImwotnk
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Grim Press will be handling the sales and promotion of this extension.
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Extensions = RISK: This note is added to all the extensions I maintain. I want users to understand that extensions are code that is added to or overrides portions of code in the Fantasy Grounds Unity (FGU) application. When the underlying code in FGU changes it can break an extension. When you run with other extensions they can conflict by trying to overwrite the same parts of the FGU code. I will keep my extensions working with FGU changes, and the extensions I use (listed in my FGU signature) as I have direct control over those things. I cannot make the same promise with other extensions. If I am notified of an incompatibility I will attempt to resolve it - but if I cannot I will list what the known extension incompatibilities are. Understand before you get any extensions that it comes with RISK. Not just my extensions - any extension. These extensions are also maintained by me for me. I provide them outside of my own games purely to those who wish to take advantages of things I use for myself.
Included is original text used for describing this extension - has a lot of details but really provided for reference if needed.Last edited by SilentRuin; September 12th, 2024 at 04:30. Reason: Title edited per author's request
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June 23rd, 2020, 16:59 #2
Sure, go ahead and include a video and a cover image. All is good
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June 23rd, 2020, 17:03 #3
Very cool you've taken the step onto DMs Guild.
One question - is this purely for the 5E ruleset or will this work in CoreRPG or other CoreRPG rulesets? The functionality looks pretty much tied to D&D 5e. If that's the case I'd recommend removing the mention of CoreRPG otherwise people might think they can use this with any CoreRPG ruleset.Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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June 23rd, 2020, 18:18 #4
I only run with Fantasy Grounds Unity 5E/CoreRPG of which the extension references some specific messages and icons in both 5E and CoreRPG for display purposes. For sure it's tied to D&D 5E as the generic actions are all specific to that rule set and the player handbook references. As I was given permission to put more in than just the link I'm adding the video and cover page to the first post next after I reply here.
As far as the CoreRPG reference, you can't run 5E without CoreRPG. And I reference strings/icons from both rulesets - plus specific code in each. My statement is literally everything you need to run the extension...
UNITY
5E
CoreRPG
It can't live without any of them.Last edited by SilentRuin; June 23rd, 2020 at 18:32.
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June 23rd, 2020, 18:21 #5
This looks great. Well done. I'm not sure I like the Search button automatically switching between perception/investigation. As a DM I know I prefer to tell my characters which to roll depending on how they describe their actions. also for the stealth checks, if done against a target, does it roll a contested stealth vs perception?
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June 23rd, 2020, 18:26 #6
In that case my recommendation stands. Your extension is only compatible with the 5E ruleset. Sure, 5E runs on top of CoreRPG, but your extension only works in 5E. My strong recommendation to you is to remove references to CoreRPG - this will not work in CoreRPG games. At the least, you'll avoid people asking "Can I run this in my CoreRPG based campaign?" , but I think you'll more than likely get lots of comments (and poor reviews) based off people trying it in CoreRPG and it not working. Removing any reference to CoreRPG is the best, and most accurate, approach.
Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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June 23rd, 2020, 18:46 #7
I actually thought about DM's who do not take "best of" skills in any of those die rolls and figured if they wanted to do pure checks off the main page - nothing stops them. Even my players mix between the search and specific checks as they prefer.
For sure that is call for DM and nothing in this extension prevents that call.
This is more along the lines of my cover page - these are actions available for use. And my players rarely used them. Heck, I rarely used them myself. But with them front and center as part of the Actions you have available - my players use them a lot more. Especially, in curse of strahd where character wipes are a close "thing" in almost every major encounter unless you play it very smart.
But yes, some DM's may want to divide out Search or Hide or any of the other "best of" single or VS die rolls into specifics. You can. The normal main page checks. But for those who want to simply take the "best of" this is much simpler.
And I'm all about what makes my life simpler as a DM
Plus, the play styles of my players have actually changed since I introduced this. Help is now used. Along with Dash, disengage (pesky opportunity attacks thwarted), and all the other infrequent "out of sight, out of mind" actions. And while I've not truly used it in my NPC's yet, I will.
When it makes sense, because I now have the easy option.
Imagine the surprise when that key strong critter in a pack of intelligent critters suddenly gets Help advantage... MUAHHAHHAHAHAHHAHHAH.. (cough)... sorry.
Got carried away thereLast edited by SilentRuin; June 23rd, 2020 at 18:59.
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June 23rd, 2020, 18:48 #8
Will simply putting in a comment like I did about Unity work? I'm was a developer by trade before I retired and it really does not sit well with me not listing things my extension is REQUIRED to run with. What do you think?
I added in the extra warning to this and my page description in DMsG.
ONLY TESTED IN UNITY.
ONLY WORKS WITH D&D 5E.
RUNS WITH FANTASY GROUNDS UNITY. USES BOTH 5E AND CORERPG RULESETS.Last edited by SilentRuin; June 23rd, 2020 at 18:56.
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June 23rd, 2020, 18:57 #9
Listing CoreRPG means nothing in terms of functionality, and it could create confusion and problems for you. It only works with the 5E ruleset, just list the 5E ruleset, don't mention CoreRPG at all. 5E will not run without CoreRPG, it's not like anyone can make a decision to run 5E without CorerPG - they' can't. Your extension is even tagged to just run in 5E - it won't appear as an option for a CoreRPG campaign. I really don't see why you want to have CoreRPG in there.
You reached out prior to posting on DMs Guild for guidance. This is simply me trying to help you to avoid issues. I've been supporting FG products on these forums for 6 years and my experience is that people see things and don't read details. So if someone sees "CoreRPG" somewhere they'll think it will run with just CoreRPG - even if you mention it doesn't elsewhere. You gain nothing by mentioning CoreRPG, other than a bunch of headaches and confusion.Private Messages: My inbox is forever filling up with PMs. Please don't send me PMs unless they are actually private/personal messages. General FG questions should be asked in the forums - don't be afraid, the FG community don't bite and you're giving everyone the chance to respond and learn!
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June 23rd, 2020, 19:17 #10
I have edited it all. Except the title thread of this post - how do I edit the thread title of an existing forum post? Can I get a mod to change it to...
Generic Actions extension for Fantasy Grounds Unity 5E ruleset
Also, the title of DMsG was changed and now shows (just don't look at the link name as that is permanent).
[Figured out my forums stuff - "Go Advanced" answered the questions I've deleted in this post. Now I just need to figure out how to rename the thread.]Last edited by SilentRuin; June 23rd, 2020 at 20:19.
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