Modules You NEED for Foundry VTT

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There are so many modules for Foundry VTT, but after using Foundry for 2 years, these are the ones that I cannot live without. From quality of life modules, sounds modules and of course dice modules, these will make your virtual tabletop game much easier to run and more immersive.
Links to all the modules are below! If you have one on Foundry Virtual Tabletop that you'd like me to try out and review, leave me a comment!
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00:00 Intro
00:23 PopOut! - foundryvtt.com...
00:59 Hey, Listen! - Chat Notifications - foundryvtt.com...
01:29 Turn Marker - foundryvtt.com...
01:54 Torch - foundryvtt.com...
02:15 Dice So Nice! - foundryvtt.com...
02:56 Dice Tray - foundryvtt.com...
03:17 Better Rolls for 5e - foundryvtt.com...
05:44 Let Me Roll That For You - foundryvtt.com...
07:18 Ambient Doors - foundryvtt.com...
07:36 Michael Ghelfi Studios Audio Pack - foundryvtt.com...
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08:42 D&D Beyond Importer - foundryvtt.com...
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[@CantripsMedia]

Hey a lot of these are outdated! You'll find a new video on my channel here for version 10: kzbin.info/www/bejne/hJjVgKCwgpWieJY

[@MichaelGhelfiStudios]

I randomly clicked on your video, to learn about how I could improve my Foundry experience, and saw you recommended my module and Patreon. Thank you so much dear Kylie! This made my day :)

[@CantripsMedia]

I absolutely love your music! I still recommend it to others! Even people who don't use foundry, I recommend your youtube channel at least! Thank you so much for dropping a comment! I'm glad it made your day :)

[@MrSpyPotatoes]

If you've updated to v10, the excellent Better Rolls module has been replaced by the Ready Set Roll module (Better rolls is no longer being updated)

[@Undieingspirit]

Thanks for this

[@bullydungeon9631]

This is one of the best versions of this video, thanks for walking through what each one does and showing examples

[@CantripsMedia]

Glad it was helpful! That's always the goal, to make things that are helpful haha

[@Scrut89]

I used to use Better Rolls for 5E but it is no longer being supported. I would recommend using MiDi-QOL which (with a little bit of setup) gets you 99% of the way to what Better Rolls did plus it does a lot more for automating things like status effects, damage, concentration checks etc.

[@KappnKrunch]

Minimal Rolling Enhancements and Retroactive Advantage would be another option if you're not looking to get into all the automation/features that MidiQOL offer

[@CantripsMedia]

Thanks for both of these recs. I will check them out, maybe a follow up vid comparing them… hmmmm

[@bitteralmonds5717]

Better Rolls 5e is abandoned, but Ready Set Roll for 5e is now maintained for V10 and works almost the same. I don't like the way MidiQoL rolls dice, and they're not compatible. But for me Ready Set Roll is more useful so I use that over MidiQoL

[@lukealeo4855]

Great video. Thank you for not wasting time with a long intro. You get right into the meat of the modules with good demos.

[@GoliathcraftLP]

Hey Listen, chat notification is exactly was I’ve been needing for so long

[@CantripsMedia]

I ran into that one accidentally, and once I installed it I had NO regrets

[@wadeland4]

your video won me over with pop out, I've watched a dozen must have module videos and this is the type of thing I've been in need of! thanks :)!

[@CantripsMedia]

This was actually something a player wished for in my game, and once I found it, it was def one I couldn’t live without!

[@alexb6654]

Pop-out is a game changer, I have 4 monitors! You have earned by sub 1min into this!

[@CantripsMedia]

I'm working on an update to this because there are EVEN MORE options as well as some of these are no longer the best out there. So I'm glad you subbed so you'll get the notification of the update video!!

[@PossumMedic]

Great vid thanks! :D I couldn't find "Hey, Listen!" but got the rest! 🙌‍

[@CantripsMedia]

I'm hoping to release an update to this video soon as a lot of things have changed! So there are other options for the chat now!

[@equinox4467]

Just got Foundry and this video was excellent to get my modules set up!

[@CantripsMedia]

There's a lot more out there and this video needs to be updated, but I'm glad you found it helpful!

[@nikoto9481]

this helps so much, I bought Foundry VTT maybe 7months ago, I'm moving everything I do from Fantasy grounds. Thank you for the great tips.

[@CantripsMedia]

Glad it helped! There's a lot to learn between platforms.

[@VTTom]

Very interesting to see other recommendations from other people. Hey Listen was not on my list, now it's on. Thank you 👍

[@CantripsMedia]

There are so many modules so I figured sharing what I like might help others. I’ve already heard of quite a few different ones to try just in the comments :D

[@VTTom]

@@CantripsMedia I know, there are so much and so much usefull. I create Videos about Foundry by myself, but in german. So I always look if i find some inspiration and tipps 😊

[@Rocksteady72a]

This is unrelated, but for some reason I get so happy seeing another Surface Book out there. My favorite notebook by far 😅

[@CantripsMedia]

Haha, my husband and I love our Surface Books. We’ve been using them for years!

[@harryravenkiller8580]

So, at the beginning of the plague I had been looking into roll20 and Fantasy Grounds. I got overwhelmed so I did none of it. My interest faded. Now that I can play face to face again, I sought out your handcrafted journals. Which strangely led me to this video... And now my vtt interest has been reignited.

[@CantripsMedia]

First, I shall now forever refer to it as the plague. Second, I use this weird hybrid of physical and virtual stuff. I prefer playing in person, so when I can I run games that way but I still have one campaign that is virtual and so I use Foundry VTT for that one. And I’ll be honest there’s a lot of good stuff and rough stuff about it, but compared to my time with roll20 I like foundry more. That said I looked into Fantasy Grounds but never committed to that one either so if you DO use that one, I’d love an update! Part of me wants to try running games in all the different vtt so that I can share them with everyone and ya’ll can compare and contrast that way. BUT currently not made of money, but perhaps one day, if this channel is ever monetized I can use the funds to do stuff like that. Thanks for sharing though! Always interested in hearing how people find me and what they come here for!

[@celotharobar]

Something I just found myself, that may work better for you than Torch, is DFred's Convenient Effects. you can easily add a ton of premade effects for class features (Rage, Bardic Inspiration), spells (Shield of Faith, Bless), and even Equipment (torches!) You do need a second module (Active Token Effects) for the extra lighting from effects like torches, but it's really useful

[@CantripsMedia]

OOOOH I like this! Effects for things like rage would be pretty sweet. I will definitely check it out! Thank you for sharing!

[@celticdenefew]

I second Dfred's Convenient Effects! It is amazing and replaced CUB for me!

[@dancave6431]

Thank you, adding a couple today!!

[@Mr_PinkL]

Very good video. straight to the point and very easy to understand even for new users of Foundry

[@Frazijer]

You have some real gems in here - I wish I could give you two thumbs up, or even one for every recommendation. 😁😁

[@CantripsMedia]

That's super sweet of you! I'll have to make a follow up video though since a few commentors offered some even better options that I've been trying out for myself. So hopefully that one will be just as helpful!

[@Dr.O]

Nice video. I'm the dev. of the modules Caterpillar, Lasers, Pushable tokens and FollowMe, I'd love to see you give them a spin :)

[@CantripsMedia]

I’ll be sure to check them out!

[@dane3038]

I'm new to Foundry and this is a gem to me. I'll check out the rest of your catalog and maybe sub. Anyway, you def get a like and comment.

[@CantripsMedia]

Awe thank you! There's even more modules than what I mention here and some that are even better. Already I have to update this video! But Hopefully it gets you started!

[@Robothuck]

Thanks for the video! added a few of these!

[@marp32]

While i love Better Roll, it not maintained, and when it will break, it wont be repaired. I really like your video, keep it up!

[@CantripsMedia]

There are other QOL ones out there too. For now it’s working for me. So until then I’ll hold off finding another one.

[@RenataUngaretti]

Thank you for this! Great ideas :) Love the video

[@CantripsMedia]

You’re so welcome!

[@JKaelynVictoria]

hey queen! amazing to see a woc talk about dnd things! i think a lot of men saturate this kind of content on youtube (and some are great!) but i'm glad you exist and thank you so much for this!

[@CantripsMedia]

Awe thank you! I just like sharing what I know and enjoy talking about it, but I’m glad to represent a different perspective of it!

[@chrisming4017]

Combat carousel is pretty good and pleasing to they eye 👁 give it a shot

[@renderance3551]

i love combat carousel.

[@CantripsMedia]

Thanks for the recommendation! I will check it out!

[@JonasEngblom]

This was a really helpful video for us just getting started! Keep it up! :)

[@CantripsMedia]

Glad it was helpful! I'm hoping to have a few more in the next few weeks!

[@ryancox4572]

1:00 In and I'm sayin "Hey, this is a nice idea. Now, back to the video.

[@giuseppecavani8354]

Could u make an updated video for the new V10 of Foundry VTT? A lot of modules that i used to use doesn't work anymore, it'll be awesome

[@thinkppl]

Does the universal battlemap importer also work with maps handdrawn in roll20 (so consisting of drawn shapes on the map layer)? i have like 300 maps In roll20 that prevent me from switching platform.

[@CantripsMedia]

I am not sure about this one. It is something that you would have to try or see if someone else has tried before. I can tell you though that if you want to try for yourself, you have 30 days to get a refund for Foundry VTT, which was also a reason I went with them. I figured that if I didn’t like it I could get my $50 back. But I would also check with the Foundry VTT discord community. There may be people there who have tried importing handdrawn maps that could confirm for you!

[@aidankircher8865]

For the Better Rolls for 5e Module, does anyone know if there's a Pathfinder 2e equivalent or if the Module works for PF2e?

[@CantripsMedia]

Better rolls for 5e is no longer supported unfortunately. But there is a pathfinder equivalent called Pathfinder Workbench. I haven't set it up completely myself but my understanding is that it works much like Midi QOL (which is what you should replace better rolls for 5e)

[@denebedwards1830]

Combat utility belt really makes clicking super easy.

[@CantripsMedia]

I’ll have to check that one out!

[@ItMeansSun]

Great vid! Love the insights

[@AShoutIntoTheVoid]

So useful, thanks!

[@CantripsMedia]

You’re welcome!

[@twintailsaudios]

So I use 5e on foundry and I noticed that at the 4:43 mark that in the chat box , Elira has her acrobatics set up with her photo , skill and roll. What module or setting did you use to make it appear like that ?

[@jonathancummins6234]

fantastic. i love it thank you so much

[@CantripsMedia]

I'm glad you like it

[@TadeuCaldas]

Great video! Looking for some addons to play City of Mist

[@CantripsMedia]

Sounds like fun! Good luck!

[@asraiSOA]

For all of the times I've seen Pop Out, no one ever mentions it's ONLY for the web version of FVTT.

[@CantripsMedia]

Ah, that's because most people use the web version, especially players who are connecting to your server. They'll be doing it through the web. But it's good to know that it doesn't work for the other version. Thanks for letting me know 🙂

[@James-us8nt]

So I'm playing an order of the Lycan Blood hunter and i noticed after transferring my dnd beyond sheet over that it didn't bring over a button to use for when i transform from normal to hybrid form. Any idea if they've put such a module to help with that inconvenience? Thanks for the content!

[@CantripsMedia]

I'm not sure about that one! I do know that the DM has to allow players to polymorph or shapechange, but I don't know if that applies to hybrid forms, since those are slightly different.

[@Hewhowantstoknow]

1:44 What is the name of the guy up first?

[@joseantonioromancastellano214]

this is great. ty

[@bchurchill49]

really nice video

[@CantripsMedia]

Glad you liked it

[@kayouso]

Amazing video, thx

[@CantripsMedia]

Thanks for watching!

[@TalesInAcroterra]

strongly recomen Midi Qol makes you player rolls be one click and so much more auto applies damage auta saves etc

[@CantripsMedia]

I'll have to check it out!

[@nebulanz8232]

Nice video thanks. How in the 7 fiery hells do I close a map (or scene) on foundry?? Driving me mental.

[@CantripsMedia]

I’m not sure what you mean by close it, but you can remove it from the navigation bar up top by right clicking and finding the setting. You can set whether the GM sees it or everyone sees it there. Hope that helps!

[@nebulanz8232]

@@CantripsMedia I have activated a scene (map) and it comes up for use but I can't seem to deactivate it or close down the picture of it. I'm new to this.

[@chrisvelo2595]

@@nebulanz8232 I had the exact same issue. I would have a ton of scenes in the bar above and it was really confusing. If you right click a scene you want to go away without deleting it you should hit the Toggle Navigation button. That way the scene will go away and you can always add it back into that bar. Did that answer your question?

[@nebulanz8232]

@@chrisvelo2595 Thanks Chris, that works but there is always one scene left which I don't have the option to toggle navigation.

[@chrisvelo2595]

@@nebulanz8232 that might be the scene that is activated? If that's the case you have to inactivate it first I believe

[@dampfnudel24]

Torch stopped working for me with the latest Foundry update. Other than that those are pretty much the go to Modules for me too.

[@CantripsMedia]

Weird, it was working for me on Friday. They seem pretty good about updating that one though. So hopefully they get it working again

[@dampfnudel24]

@@CantripsMedia My bad I was using "TorchLight" a module derived from Torch that let you configure 3 different light sources to switch on or off wich has since been discontinued. Just installed Torch, works like a charm. (3 Sources was nice for Torch/magic Light spell/burglars lamp or Flashlight)

[@Phraxas52]

@@dampfnudel24 Ah, I had the same issue. Thanks for letting us know about Torch vs TorchLight.

[@jleonas]

Better Rolls is great - really great - but it is no longer supported and is beginning to cause bugs and conflicts unfortunately.

[@CantripsMedia]

Yeah, I've heard. This video is already a little dated and it's only a couple months old. That's what happens with technology

[@iskenlowe4847]

I'm sorry I didn't see the video, it's just that I got lost in your eyes😍

[@deathsavedevelopment1282]

/cries in 0 mention (Combat Utility Belt, Combat Carousel, Maestro, Pin Cushion)

[@Jk-zv6tz]

Holy fck you are missing out on some of the most heavy QOL mods in your list.

[@CantripsMedia]

Like what? I’m all ears!

[@Jk-zv6tz]

@@CantripsMedia Midiqol is pretty much King of Qol. It's so good, that it should be core to Foundry.

[@matthewhtaylor679]

But.. I have self respect. I don't play dungeons and dragons. I don't give a company with open contempt for me money.

[@CantripsMedia]

Sorry you feel that way! This video, and most of my videos, probably aren't for you then! Though you could use all these modules to run pathfinder games too.

[@matthewhtaylor679]

@@CantripsMedia That was a little snarky, (so, apologies) but I implore you, as I implore everyone else in this community, to please examine the ethics of HASBRO, inc. of late. There are other games made by companies that do not send armed thugs to people's houses.

[@CantripsMedia]

Thanks for sharing! This video was made way before any of that but thanks for sharing your concerns

[@pderham26]

"ones that I literally could not live without"