The CSV table importer is an absolute must to have.

I really think that the tone of this video is bad. If you are going to talk about a new product or process in FGU then don't smack talk and put down the mechanics. At least get someone who is neutral to the changes if not enthusiastic. "This would work better on paper..." Ok, let me throw out FGU and all the content I have bought as well as the 2024 books I just paid for on that platform, great!

Thanks a lot, always helpfull to watch your videos!

That is exactly what happened to me today when i was putting light on a custom map...lol... that's how i found your video i thought i was doing something wrong. Anyway great job and keep up the good work 👍

www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?84007-Map-Tool-issues-and-tile-tool-behavior-changes Reported issues here.

Did you look at your video before you uploaded it? The video cuts out at 28:39, right after you say "I don't think it's very intelligent", and is a blank screen for the final 8 minutes.

Great video! Good to see you guys are a big part of the FG community!

Dear friend, I wanted to thank you for your valuable content.

Video Timestamps: Introduction 00:00 - Overview of Fantasy Grounds Academy and creating token art assets using AI tools. Discusses the purpose of AI for personal projects. Token Creation Process: 00:05 - Explains using AI tools to create custom tokens or full-body images for NPCs or characters. Focus on non-commercial use. 00:40 - Details about subscription-based applications for creating tokens and references Fantasy Grounds resources. AI Tools and Techniques: 01:03 - Discussion of AI tools like Ideogram and their cost-effectiveness compared to other options. 03:13 - Comparing AI-generated assets to traditional methods, highlighting strengths and limitations. Customization and Editing: 10:20 - Tips on adjusting prompts for AI tools to generate higher-quality images. 30:47 - Recommends rendering digital images first and then adapting them with editing tools like Photoshop or Canvas. Resources and Tools: 02:14 - Introduction to Fantasy Grounds' Image Metadata Builder tool for setting image dimensions and scaling. 50:15 - Discussion of background removal tools to improve token integration into Fantasy Grounds. Prompts and AI Interaction: 03:47 - Covers tips for writing effective prompts for AI tools, emphasizing balance between detail and simplicity. 33:54 - Warning against overly complex prompts that can confuse the AI and detract from the main focus. Practical Applications: 20:32 - Examples of how generated images can be used in games, including overlays and token conversion. 52:58 - Explanation of how to use generated assets for tokens, 3D images, and other game elements. Closing Thoughts: 23:25 - Overview of Fantasy Grounds forums and other resources for creating and formatting tokens. 27:00 - Encouragement for using AI-generated art as a foundation for further creative work. 3:49

The thing I think is missing from FGU is a ruleset manual module for each ruleset. Something task orientated, so you can quickly find how to handle a given task. New players have to rummage through forum posts to find how to handle these things. A beginner box like this would certainly benefit from something like this. There's lots of info around on creating characters but how to effectively use the platform to run a game is lacking.

Another great vid, Chief! Thank you!

I’d like to see a lot of the extensions functionality be incorporated into FG itself

when purchasing a bundle it ask what format, which should I pick for running a game on FGU

What software are you using for the mouse pointer while filming this? That is SUPER useful when it displays "left click", "right click" etc..

Seems to work reasonably well for copying stats from a PDF as well (be mindful of copyright of course), just need to delete a bunch of extra line breaks and for some reason AC wasn't parsing correctly from me even though it looked to be formatted correctly (was using legacy stat blocks). Way faster than typing in manually.

Natural Adaptation requires that you choose a size for your character. Truescale is only for Medium size. Since a choice has to be made in regards to size, it makes sense that it isn't automated.

Good luck on the new job.

Character creation starts at: 32:51

small nitpick here but you should add some intro music in the beginning. its so quiet for the first 30 seconds i thought something was wrong with my audio

I look forward to playing pathfinder of FG. Im a fan of the remastered edition just because as a new player I find its organization much easier. I agree with you on the maps being better to because pcs don’t get hung up on edges like some WOTC maps.

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An amazingly in-depth, simple to follow tutorial/guide! Needs to be seen by more new users.

The Remaster shenanigans were annoying. Especially as I had all the cards, etc. I suggested many places they should release an update pack of those... but nope. I now have most, if not all of the PF2e stuff for FGU. There definitely is a lot of updates I think need to be done, like the character creation needs to be better.

how did u set up the Weapon Mastery's in that way? i.e. using an Accessory>book> all of them built out?

About the Revised Pf2 ruleset: it's downward compatible to the legacy pf2 ruleset, so you can run all the legacy adventures with the revised rulebooks. Also you have all the content of the two new rulebooks (and the old ones, and the rules for pf1) for free on a website called: Archives of Nethys. Don't worry, this is not illegal, but Paizo actually promotes this website. So you really don't need to buy the (very expensive, I'll give you that)) rulebooks at all, even if you want to run new Adventure Paths created under the revised rules. I always have Archives of Nethys open on my browser when I run or play pf2 because it has a pretty neat search function if you want to look up rules quickly during gameplay. The Beginner's Box is indeed your best bet if you're completely new to the game. It leads you through the basic game mechanics pretty well without you having to get into the weeds of the pf2 ruleset too much. But if you have an fgu licence you actually don't have to buy anything, you could theoretically run the game just with Archives of Nethys.

Would love to see a FG play through of the beginner box. Showing how to at least get started as a GM with the ruleset.

discord.gg/fantasy-grounds-academy-336996544308051979?event=1315378406296256522 12/12/24 Thursday

LOL I laughed my butt off when I saw Bayne Ross on the palette extension. I am glad people use it.

Video Bookmarks: [00:05] - Introduction to Fantasy Grounds Academy [00:09] - Overview of Fantasy Grounds v4.6.0 features [00:15] - Developer insights: Josh Watmau and Adam Bradford [10:00] - New dice features and NPC dice overview [10:15] - Improvements to image editing tools [20:05] - Decorations and barrel placements in 3D view [30:05] - Adjusting object scaling in 3D mode [40:01] - Static object views and their functionality

Unfortunately, as of 11/21/24, the multi threading had to be rolled back. 10:36

Something like the scenes that Foundry does would be exceptionally helpful.

Well this update failed spectacularly. The game is so laggy now it is unplayable. I played it Monday, right before the update, and it worked fine. Tried tonight and it takes a full 60 seconds for a click to be recognized

Maybe the art sub could have a release of art pieces specifically for Bastions? Being able to provide a map would be pretty cool.

Primary topics: 0:27 - 1:12: Introduction to managing desktop space in Fantasy Grounds, emphasizing window placement. 1:00 - 2:00: Discussion on handling Fantasy Grounds' default window behavior and how to manage common frustrations for new users. 2:14 - 3:10: Explanation of the importance of monitor size and screen resolution for a better user experience. 4:04 - 5:06: Detailed setup instructions for new Fantasy Grounds sessions, highlighting module loading. 6:12 - 7:10: Overview of resizing the chat window and other primary interface components for ease of use. 10:02 - 11:08: Adjusting settings to keep windows where they were left to minimize frustration. 13:00 - 15:00: Steps for session organization using notes and shortcuts for rapid access during gameplay. 20:02 - 21:21: Guidance on using maps and bookmarks within a campaign setup. 25:02 - 26:05: Discusses pre-placing encounter tokens on maps to streamline gameplay. 30:02 - 31:03: Tips on screen scaling for easier reading, with advice on real estate management for small monitors. 35:03 - 36:09: Benefits of prepping Fantasy Grounds by sizing windows and placing them strategically before play. 37:00 - 38:08: Conclusion, emphasizing the learning curve of Fantasy Grounds and encouraging users to persist through initial frustrations.

Unfortunately, whenever there is an update to FG, you have to reset everything again on launch. Really wish they would address that.

Video Timestamps: 00:34 - Navigating the FG Store Content. How to access and navigate the Fantasy Grounds store and product selection. 03:01 - Campaign Area under Images Managing maps and images within the campaign area, using resources effectively. 10:36 - Adjusting Points Removing extra points in images or maps and their impact on memory and performance. 20:07 - Water Effects on Maps Exploring water effects and applying them effectively on map visuals. 24:03 - Using Animation in Maps Adding animated effects for water, steam, or other atmospheric elements. 30:34 - Drag-and-Drop to Hotkeys or Tokens Assigning assets to hotkeys and tokens for easy access during gameplay. 33:08 - Link Preservation in New Maps Preserving and transferring links when updating to new maps or versions. 34:03 - Map Shortcut Behaviors Understanding shortcuts and behaviors in map navigation and how to use them. 40:36 - Assets Management Tips for organizing and accessing assets, including large image files. 42:58 - Customizing Lighting Adjusting lighting colors and brightness to set the right scene. 44:07 - Expanding Map Sections Techniques for managing expanded maps or using projections for gameplay. 50:47 - Wrapping Up Closing thoughts, summary of best practices, and future video updates.

I'm definitely interested in seeing this. It would save me some time!!

Nothing free for members, not even a free map... 500 euros for maps... I think that lately the application only looks at its own pockets... a shame... not even a free adventure... it is no longer worth recommending its purchase.

can u add audio to parts of a map so it automatically plays a loop when tokens are near it. like if a token is near the water. they hear the water. or waves?

Hi, there appears to be an issue with the upload. It is completely blank and only runs for 20 seconds

How is this stuff not BUILT in to FGU? Like we all have to manually set this stuff up per character per spell? Super frustrating, this seems like what the VTT should be doing automatically. I see a slew of extensions to use for spell effects too, but I am trying to avoid unsupported extensions.

What happened to Rob's bundles on DMs Guild? Do you still recommend using them even though they are not available anymore?

Pro-tip that either Teddy of Carl taught Zacc recently for masked FX layers: Duplicate the layer. It will have the same mask properties. That way you don't have to draw the mask again and you can just change the FX settings as normal.

Making secret doors this way is SUPER tedious ... please tell me there is a better way.

Left out the part about setting the range increment.

Nice presentation. It's nice to have an updated chase video. Thank you!

Video Timestamps: [0:00-0:35] - Introduction to boat chase tutorial - Setting up chase scenarios on a water map - Multiple methods for running chases - Basic setup with player ship and enemy ship [0:35-2:00] - Demonstrating long-distance chases - Dice rolling mechanics (2D6) - Handling bonuses and crew skills - Moving from distance to engagement range [2:00-3:00] - Grid combat setup (4x4) - Distance mechanics - Regular mode: 650ft distances between squares (50ft per square) - Importance of realistic cannon combat ranges (200-500ft) [3:00-4:00] - Chase rules mechanics - Card-based distance calculation - Example: 300ft total distance (150ft + 150ft) - Initiative system with playing cards [4:00-5:00] - Special rules for different card suits: - Clubs: Requires maneuvering roll with -2 penalty - Spades: Movement rules as free action - Hearts and Diamonds: Different maneuvering requirements - Automated reminders for different actions [5:00-6:00] - Hazard implementation - Visual representations for different card suits - Rocks and obstacles for different difficulty levels - Impact of critical failures on maneuvering rolls [6:00-7:00] - Straight line chase mechanics - Nine-card setup - Distance calculations in card mode - Grid versus card positioning [7:00-8:00] - Technical setup instructions - Card deck usage - Distance calculations (50ft increments) - Enabling/disabling chase mode [8:00-9:00] - Asset management - Adding visual elements to chase maps - Layer management for tokens and art - Paint tool usage [9:00-10:00] - Basic chase setup requirements - Reference to rulebook - Mention of possible future chase module - Contact information for questions (Discord: Camber) [10:00-10:22] - Closing remarks - Discord contact information - References to Fantasy Grounds Academy and Prime Discord

The Scribe background gives you the Skilled origin feat. That's why you had 3 more skill proficiencies to choose at the end of character creation.