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Milmoor
May 23rd, 2021, 19:45
I use quite some extensions and modules, and would have liked an pre-vetted opinionated list with some info about them when I started using Fantasy Grounds. There wasn't one, so I wrote them myself, this one for extensions, and one for modules (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?69235-Modules-mini-reviews). The reviewed items are what I use, and they are compatible as far as I have used them. The review is very mini, and I will not try to solve issues of the extensions themselves in this thread. It's mainly a list with short comments. I did two four six eight quite a few of them. Tell me if you are interested in more. You can also check out Extensions, Modules, Pregens and other 5E resources (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?27298-Extensions-Modules-Pregens-and-other-5E-resources).

If you are just starting with Fantasy Grounds, start without extensions. Play a few times before slowly adding them to the mix. Don't dump them all in, it will make for awful cooking.

Some remarks:

All extensions are at least 5e, FGU and I haven't tested them otherwise.
The underscored items in a mini-review will one day become links to other reviewed extensions.
The dummy entries below will one day become mini-reviews.
Since multiple channels are used for publication, I do improvise a bit in the related fields. I will for example add the personal name of an author if that's useful. Like for finding the right Discord channel. Tell me if you prefer a different nomenclature.
I do edit the official description a bit to fit in with the rest.
I remove the term Fantasy Grounds from the name of the extensions/modules to keep things compact. I do leave any 5E mentions in there since that one is a bit sensitive at DMSguild.
Tell me if I made a mistake in linking. I did my best, but there are quite a few links to confuse.
English isn't my native language. Tell me if things get hard to read. I don't mind a few idiocracies.
I've added an affiliate link for DMSguild. That should bring in some coins to buy even more items to review. The hare should not overtake the turtle ;).
Work in progress.


The current list:

Celestian (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?54726-celestian)

Advanced Effects (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606407&viewfull=1#post606407)
Better Menus (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606395&viewfull=1#post606395)

daddyogreman (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?171546-daddyogreman)

Combat Highlighter (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=603824&viewfull=1#post603824)

damned (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?19192-damned)

5E Sharing Is Caring (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604489&viewfull=1#post604489)
Hero Points Extension (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606376&viewfull=1#post606376)
Player Agency (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604484&viewfull=1#post604484)

DiabloBob (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=DiabloBob)

Critically Awesome Essentials (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607681&viewfull=1#post607681)
Enhanced Spell Window
Portals (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607688&viewfull=1#post607688)
PreViewer (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=608082&viewfull=1#post608082)

Kent McCullough (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Kent%20McCulloug h)

Automatic Critical Damage (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607678&viewfull=1#post607678)
Automatic Halfling Luck (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607681&viewfull=1#post607681)
Automatic Record Links (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607686&viewfull=1#post607686)
Automatic Save Advantage (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607688&viewfull=1#post607688)
Miss Flavor Text (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=608082&viewfull=1#post608082)

Mad Nomad Media (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Mad%20Nomad%20Me dia)

Mad Nomad's 3rd Party Updater (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606395&viewfull=1#post606395)
Mad Nomad's Automatic Actions Tab Additions
Mad Nomad's Character Sheet Tweaks
Mad Nomad's Coin Manager
Mad Nomad's Enhanced Encounter Window for 5E
Mad Nomad's Filterable Inventory
Mad Nomad's Interactive Portraits for FG 5E
Mad Nomad's Sheet Effects Display

mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=John%20Waite)

5E Indicators (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=603796&viewfull=1#post603796)
5E Modifier Buttons (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=602732&viewfull=1#post602732)
Better Module Window (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607678&viewfull=1#post607678)
CSV Table Importer MK (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=603824&viewfull=1#post603824)
Link Fill (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606902&viewfull=1#post606902)
Select on Turn
Shops (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606913&viewfull=1#post606913)
Skip Dead (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606407&viewfull=1#post606407)
Toggle Effect Lights
Unity Easy Lights

MeAndUnique (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?263647-MeAndUnique)

Ancestry (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606902&viewfull=1#post606902)
Colorful Language (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=607686&viewfull=1#post607686)
Constitutional Amendments (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606913&viewfull=1#post606913)
Kit'N'Kaboodle

ScriedRaven (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?184200-ScriedRaven)

5E - Floating Character Sheet Tabs (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=602734&viewfull=1#post602734)

SilentRuin (Bill Perry) (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Bill%20Perry)

Asistant GM (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=602732&viewfull=1#post602732)
Combat Groups (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=603796&viewfull=1#post603796)
Equipped Effects
Generic Actions
Map Parcel (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604489&viewfull=1#post604489)
Polymorphism (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604484&viewfull=1#post604484)

SirMotte (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?260282-SirMotte)

5E - SirMotte's Magnificent Darkness (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606388&viewfull=1#post606388)

Troy Monteith (https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=Troy%20Monteith)

NPC Random Treasure Drops
Random Encounter Generator
Random Spellbook Generator

TideTurner (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?33650-Tideturner)

NPC Flavors (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606388&viewfull=1#post606388)

Trenloe (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?19555-Trenloe)

Basic Card Tables Extensions (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=602734&viewfull=1#post602734)

valeros (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?14760-valeros)

Chat Window - Attack Rolls - Big Icons, Fonts, and Color (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606376&viewfull=1#post606376)

Milmoor
May 24th, 2021, 08:43
Name Assistant GM
Author SilentRuin (Bill Perry) (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Bill%20Perry)
with Grim Press (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Grim%20Press)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/347833/Assistant-GM-Fantasy-Grounds-Unity?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?66158-Assistant-GM-Extension-(Fantasy-Grounds-Unity-5E-Ruleset))
. Discord (https://discord.gg/N7MM93a)

Official description
Players can become an Assistant GM and fully control Monsters & NPCs in D&D 5e!
This stand-alone extension was created for 5th Edition Dungeons & Dragons, and its use in Fantasy Grounds allows a Game Master to grant full Monster & NPC control to any number of Assistant Game Masters or share monsters individually so players can easily control movement, targeting, and abilities.

This extension unlocks the following functions:

Assign one or more players an Assistant GM role, which unlocks:

Control of a Monster’s and NPC’s: actions, stats, movement, and abilities
End a Monster’s or NPC’s turn, switching to the next actor in combat


Grant Monster & NPC access on a monster-by-monster basis
Clear all defined users and access to all shared NPC access for everything in campaign.

Mini-review
This allows players to control some NPC's. FGC has some limited capabilities as well, but FGU doesn't. I did a few sessions where a player controlled part of the monsters. That helps preventing a hive mind like mentality for the monsters. I gave them the descriptions of the monsters, and the relevant section of https://www.themonstersknow.com/. I bought the digital version of the book. They played them with a better interpretation of the behaviour than I would have. Recommended if you like giving the players some extra interaction options with the world.

Compatibility
I haven't used this extension much, no issues so far. But like Silent Ruin says: extensions = RISK ;)

Name 5E Modifier Buttons
Author mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.dmsguild.com/browse.php?author=John%20Waite)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/328295/Fantasy-Grounds-5E-Modifier-Buttons?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
This extension alters the standard 5e modifier box to include buttons for some often used modifiers and moves the dice position. For attacks, this adds buttons to flag the attack as an Opportunity attack, or to indicate that the target has Cover or Superior Cover and applies the appropriate modifiers. For damage, this adds buttons to flag the roll as a Critical hit, or that it will do Max or Half damage. These rolls will all be modified appropriately.

Version A: Adds modifiers and dice in a single row.
Version B: Adds the modifiers and dice in a stack below chat and aligns the dice tower neatly together.

Mini-review
I quite like this. It provides easier access to some much used modifiers. Useful, but not necessary.

Compatibility
It makes the chat window overlap images in the background. Not an issue for me, but some might not like this.

Milmoor
May 24th, 2021, 08:50
Name 5E - Floating Character Sheet Tabs
Author ScriedRaven (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?184200-ScriedRaven)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?67847-5E-Floating-Character-Sheet-Tabs)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?67847-5E-Floating-Character-Sheet-Tabs)

Official description
This Extension adds buttons onto the main tab of a player character sheet, which create windows linked to the tabs.

Buttons

Actions
Skills
Abilities
Inventory

Mini-review
A simple extension which is quite useful if you have the screen estate. My last session had quite a few skill checks. Having those on a separate windows is quite handy. Edit: I really have to quit using 'quite', but that's quite hard.

Compatibility
My muscle memory: you have to double-click.

Name Basic Card Tables Extensions
Author Trenloe (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?19555-Trenloe)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?23099-Basic-Card-Tables-Extensions)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?23099-Basic-Card-Tables-Extensions)

Official description
I decided to write a small extension to allow basic random card drawing functionality.

Mini-review
Very useful if you have a Deck of Illusions or something similar. It allows you to draw cards from it. I added some nice imagery from the internet.

Compatibility
No issues encountered.

Atua
May 27th, 2021, 02:22
This is great Milmoor, I struggle to know what extensions are out there and this helps. Keep it up.

Milmoor
May 29th, 2021, 13:26
Name Combat Groups
Author SilentRuin (Bill Perry) (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Bill%20Perry)
with Grim Press (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Grim%20Press)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/337826/Combat-Groups-Extension-Fantasy-Grounds-Unity?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?64103-Combat-Groups-Extension-(Fantasy-Grounds-Unity-5E-Ruleset))
. Discord (https://discord.gg/N7MM93a)

Official description
This stand-alone extension for Fantasy Grounds allows you to create and preload multiple NPC groups, then activate them with one click as your players explore a dungeon.

This extension unlocks the following functions:

Preload multiple NPC groups on a battlemap, but keep them off the Combat Tracker,
Make the groups visible to your players with a single click as they explore your dungeon,
Add and remove entire groups from the combat tracker with one button click,
A “friends” button extends this functionality to friendly & neutral NPCs as well!
Pre-emptively buff NPCs before they are encountered,

Setting up an ambush has never been easier!

Mini-review
This is a bit a a strange duck, which can be a swan in the right circumstances. It allows you to group the NPC's and hide/show them on the combat tracker. I mainly use this to hide some NPC's while in combat (the mule, the treasure chest, etc.). Those can have an inventory when using both Map Parcel (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604489&viewfull=1#post604489) and Polymorphism (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604484&viewfull=1#post604484). Depending on your playing style, you can set up the entire population of the map in advance. I use pins for that.

Compatibility
Considering the complexity, I'll assume there are multiple issues, but I haven't encountered any.

Name 5E Indicators
Author mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?101830-mattekure)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/353690/Fantasy-Grounds-5E-Indicators?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)
. FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?67756-5e-Indicators)

Official description
This extension adds a number of different graphical indicators to PC and NPC tokens on a map. These indicators help both the DM and Players know what's going on at a glance.

The types of indicators this extension adds are:

Health Status - Shows how wounded the PC/NPC is by displaying a blood spatter image that gets progressively more intense.
Death Status - Shows when the PC/NPC is Dying, Dead, or Stable.
Saving Throw Results - Displays on each token the results of a saving throw. Whether they had a successful save, a save for half damage, or a failed save.
Initiative Indicator - Displays an indicator showing which token has initiative. This can make it easier to find the current token on the map.
Targeted Indicator - Displays an indicator on all tokens targeted by the current initiative holder. This can be especially helpful to make sure you are not targeting yourself!


Mini-review
See what's going on when targetting. My players tend to get confused, and this helps. Very useful. Nice helpful icons as well.

Compatibility
Works fine for me, but there will be incompatibilities for sure.

SilentRuin
May 29th, 2021, 15:14
Extensions = RISK - just a friendly warning to all who plan to use any :)

I especially like where you state you should use raw FGU first before you try any extension. I'm a firm believer in only looking for an extension when something seems lacking to you personally in game (everyone is different). First, if you can, you should try to write your own so you have full control of the RISK involved with extensions (updates to FGU or using with other extensions can break any one of them). Next, if you can't do that, search for the many free extensions in this forum to see if they can meet your needs. And ONLY after all that should you look into buying any extension.

I actually use a RISK factor when I talk to people about extensions (mine or others). You count the number of extensions you have and square that number - that is your RISK factor you are taking on by using extensions IMHO. I have 7 that I use so my RISK factor is 49. Someone told me once they had 50 (and I've heard people with more) so they are taking on a RISK factor (of something outright breaking or subtlety causing some part someplace in FGU to no longer work) of 2500.

So, if you are willing to take on the RISK, extensions are very handy things. If you are not willing to take on the RISK - stay FAR FAR away from them. IMHO.

[Also a CON for any of mine listed here are that they are never up to date in videos or text and only document anything in their respective FG forum threads. And not very well at that. Be warned.]

Milmoor
May 29th, 2021, 16:58
Name Combat Highlighter
Author daddyogreman (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?171546-daddyogreman)
Source GitLab (https://gitlab.com/ccthiel/corerpg-combat-highlighter)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?66336-CoreRPG-Combat-Highlighter)

Official description
GM: On turn start, select matching token to combat tracker entry
GM: Grey out combatants unable to perform actions
GM: Hovering over entry in combat tracker will highlight the matching token on the map
GM: hovering over entry in combat tracker will select the matching token on the map
GM: hovering over entry in combat tracker will center on the matching token on the map
GM: hovering off entry in combat tracker will center on the matching token to active CT entry
GM: hovering off entry in combat tracker has options as to which tokens to select on map
All: Hovering over token on the map will scroll to and highlight the associated entry in the combat tracker
All: Hovering off the token will then scroll back to active combat tracker entry
Players: Double clicking on token of owned PC in the combat tracker will open the map the token is on, if any
Select Token On Turn Start
Grey Out Inactive Combatants
Combat Tracker Hover On Selects Matching Token
Combat Tracker Hover On Highlights Matching Token
Combat Tracker Hover On Centers on Matching Token
Combat Tracker Hover Off Centers on Active Combatant Token
Combat Tracker Hover Off Token Select
Token Hover On Scrolls To Matching CT Entry
Token Hover On Highlights Matching CT Entry
Token Hover Off Scrolls Back To Active CT Entry

Mini-review
This one has the worst description so far. It's mainly a list of features. It does stuff related to the combat tracker and the tokens on the map. Highlighting, activating, and more. I discovered this one rather late, but it's awesome. It really helps in seeing what's going on. I personally didn't care for the centering of the map when hovering on the combat tracker. Too jumpy for me. Everything can be turned off/on, so that was easily fixed.

Compatibility
No issues encountered.

Name CSV Table Importer MK
Author mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?101830-mattekure)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?49930-CSV-Table-Importer-MK)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?49930-CSV-Table-Importer-MK)

Official description
This extension allows you to import the contents of a Comma Separated Values(CSV) file into either:

Formatted text control. Importing the CSV into a formatted text control will create it as a formatted table.
Rollable table. Importing into a blank rollable table entry will generate all of the rows and columns for the rollable table.



Mini-review
Import bulk data. I wanted to add quite some data from an old campaign. It was all in a table. Tables in Fantasy Grounds are hard to set up, but easy when used. So use external tooling like this.

Compatibility
No issues expected or encountered.

Milmoor
May 29th, 2021, 17:10
SilentRuin and mattekure are in the lead, and I'm not done with them yet. Thanks both.

mattekure
June 1st, 2021, 16:10
Appreciate these reviews, keep them coming.

charmov
June 1st, 2021, 20:48
This is very useful for new users and users with more experience. Thank you!

Milmoor
June 2nd, 2021, 09:56
Name Player Agency
Author damned (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?19192-damned)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?54284-Player-Agency-Extension)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?54284-Player-Agency-Extension)

Official description
GMs have always had far more to do than players. Game prep, game management, keeping all the elements of the story linked coherently and managing a whole world of NPCs. While a virtual tabletop provides so many tools to make these things easier there is still a disproportionate amount of work to be done by the GM. In addition there are things that the players would like to be able to do but are limited by the database limitations.

This extension combines three recent extensions that give both the GM and players a lot more ability to create and track notes on the game world that they are operating in.

World Builder
Investigator
Dear Diary

Mini-review
I'm not using this as much as I could/should. It allows you to organize your world data. But I'm not that organized yet. One day…

Compatibility
Good.

Name Polymorphism
Author Bill Perry (SilentRuin) (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Bill%20Perry)
with Grim Press (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Grim%20Press)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/324556/Polymorphism-Extension-ext-file-Fantasy-Grounds-Unity-5E-ruleset?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?61009-Polymorphism-Extension-(-ext-file)-Fantasy-Grounds-Unity-5E-ruleset)
. Discord (https://discord.gg/N7MM93a)

Official description
This stand-alone extension for Fantasy Grounds allows you to manage polymorphing effects right on your character sheet! Adding new forms you can change into is as simple as dragging and dropping an NPC sheet onto your character sheet and clicking the "Active" button. No additional modules are required —simply add this extension to Fantasy Grounds, and you are set!

This extension unlocks the following functions:

Easily manage polymorph, true polymorph, animals shapes, shapechange, NPC shapechanger, and wild shape all from your character sheet with the click of a button
When activated, a new character sheet is opened automatically with your new shape's features & abilities
The combat tracker updates in real-time with your new form and statistics
Damage is carried back to your true form (as per RAW), and you revert to your true form automatically

Additional perks included in this extension:

Concentration effects are properly coded: casting a polymorphism supported concentration spell ends a previous concentration spell (and ends its effects)
NPC Inventories are customizable when using our Map Parcel (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604489&viewfull=1#post604489) extension


Mini-review
Out of Druid Error, so I haven't really used it's core feature. Having an inventory for my NPC's is good enough for now. There is some competition out there which I'll evaluate when my druid returns. This one does look promising though.

Compatibility
I do expect some issues, since it's a big change. But I haven't encountered any so far.

Milmoor
June 2nd, 2021, 11:05
Name Map Parcel
Author Bill Perry (SilentRuin) (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Bill%20Perry)
with Grim Press (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Grim%20Press)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/329296/Map-Parcel-Extension-ext-file-Fantasy-Grounds-Unity-35E-4E-5E-CoreRPG-PFRPG-PFRPG2-SFRPG-rulesets?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?66158-Assistant-GM-Extension-(Fantasy-Grounds-Unity-5E-Ruleset))
. Discord (https://discord.gg/N7MM93a)

Official description
This stand-alone extension for Fantasy Grounds allows you to create inventories for maps & non-player characters quickly and easily! No additional modules are required —simply add this extension to Fantasy Grounds, and you are set!

This extension unlocks the following functions:

Give maps unique parcels that can contain any item.
Set lockpick or break DCs on map parcels, so you players can interact with them. Treasure chests displayed on the map with actual loot inside are now a reality.
Give your Non-Player Characters manageable inventories! Set up a mule to carry the party's mundane equipment as they travel, or give that cool BBEG a powerful artifact that is dropped upon death!
Any weapons given to NPCs show up in their actions tab, fully coded!
All map parcels & NPC inventories can be added to the party sheet with a simple click & drag.

Additional perks included in this extension:

Add (and customize) coin weight for your players.
If you own our Polymorphism (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604484&viewfull=1#post604484) extension, your PLAYERS gain access to the NPC inventories as well! Give them a NPC sidekick with a customizable inventory to follow them on their adventures!
Dead NPC/PC in CT now can optionally drop map parcel loot dumps of their inventory automatically.

Mini-review
Interactive parcels on the map. Drop loot on death. Be creative and use them as tripwires or doors. Combine with Polymorphism (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604484&viewfull=1#post604484) and your NPC's have an inventory. Very out of the box, and very useful.
I did have to shift my thinking a few times while using this. Is a bag of holding better als a parcel, as part of the inventory (you can put items in items there), or as an NPC? Etc. I ended up with moving all group items to a map parcel "treasure chest" at their home base, and the putting the stuff they want with them in a NPC "small treasure chest". See Combat Groups (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=603796&viewfull=1#post603796) for hiding those NPC's. The group inventory is only for recently acquired items, and selling them after they have shifted through there.

Compatibility
Reasonable, but not optimal interaction with Random Treasure Drops. That one creates parcels, so it's fiddling with the same data. I like them both, so I'm glad to see some cooperation between the authors.

Name 5E Sharing Is Caring
Author damned (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?19192-damned)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?58634-5E-Sharing-Is-Caring)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?58634-5E-Sharing-Is-Caring)

Official description
This extension allows players to share data on their

Spells
Abilities
Feats
Class
Race
Items
Skills

To the chat window so that the DM and other players can see/read.

Mini-review
Small but useful. If someone is wrestling with a spell, this short cuts quite a bit of discussion. Don't overuse it though. It's about playing the game, not about rule wrestling.

Compatibility
Good.

MeAndUnique
June 2nd, 2021, 19:15
Awesome stuff, thank you for doing this! Keep up the good work :)

Milmoor
June 2nd, 2021, 21:50
Awesome stuff, thank you for doing this! Keep up the good work :)

I'm at 25% now, not counting modules. I won't be bored soon.

Milmoor
June 11th, 2021, 10:05
Name Hero Points Extension
Author damned (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?19192-damned)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?28660-Hero-Points-Extension-for-CoreRPG-(3-5E-4E-PFRPG-CoC-CnC))
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?28660-Hero-Points-Extension-for-CoreRPG-(3-5E-4E-PFRPG-CoC-CnC))

Official description
This extension adds an editable field called Hero Points to CoreRPG based Character Sheets. The name can be edited to any name (eg Luck Points, Favour, Boons, Second Chance) and points can be edited by the player. The player can double click to roll and will receive a simple message to the chat window and the points will be reduced by one.

Mini-review
I'm using this as an addition to the default inspiration. I hand them out as small rewards for certain campaign related events (similar to the Unreal Tournament announcements) which the players can spend when applicable. It allows for a more heroic play style.

Compatibility
No issues encountered.


Name Chat Window - Attack Rolls - Big Icons, Fonts, and Color
Author valeros (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?14760-valeros)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?56332-Chat-Window-Attack-Rolls-Big-Icons-Fonts-and-Color-Great-for-TV-use)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?56332-Chat-Window-Attack-Rolls-Big-Icons-Fonts-and-Color-Great-for-TV-use)

Official description
This extension allows you to have different icons and fonts and font colors for attack info in the chat window. This is especially nice if you play on a TV and need bigger and more colorful info.

Mini-review
The ability to change the icons is nice. I'm not sure about the changed font size and color yet. Yes, it's better readable, but the chat is becoming crowded. Everything is shouting for attention.
Drowbe has created nice alternative icons, available in the same thread (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?56332-Chat-Window-Attack-Rolls-Big-Icons-Fonts-and-Color-Great-for-TV-use), and is building a spin-off. I'm curious what the end result will be.

Compatibility
No issues encountered.

Milmoor
June 11th, 2021, 10:37
Name 5E - SirMotte's Magnificent Darkness
Author SirMotte (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?260282-SirMotte)
Source GithHub (https://github.com/SirMotte/FGU-Theme-Hearth)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?58034-Theme-5E-SirMottes-Magnificent-Darkness)

Official description
I proudly present to you my take on a dark, reduced and calm Fantasy Grounds Unity user-interface for Dungeons and Dragons 5E.
I tried my best to make it look more modern (within the limitations of FGU) and support most available extensions.
It is useful if you tend to play in dimmed light conditions and don't want to melt your eyes with the rather bright official themes.

Mini-review
This is a huge undertaking. It's effectively a reskin of Fantasy Grounds, and SirMotte actively tries to keep things compatible with other extensions. It looks very nice, and I'm saving it for a special occasion to introduce to my players. A BBEG for example.

Compatibility
Suprisingly good, considering the scale of the extension.


Name NPC Flavors
Author Tideturner (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?33650-Tideturner)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?31699-NPC-Flavors-Extension)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?31699-NPC-Flavors-Extension)

Official description
"This is an extension that adds flavors to the name of NPCs that are added to the combat tracker through encounters. It replaces the numbering (if enabled) FG normally puts at the end of the NPC name.
This flavor is only applied to a certain percent of the added NPCs. You can set that percentage in the options panel. If no flavor is applied to the NPC, the numbering is not replaced."

Mini-review
This one gives a bit of individuality to the horde of zombies trying to eat my players.

Compatibility
Good, though it can run into expectations of other extensions.

Milmoor
June 11th, 2021, 12:49
Name Mad Nomad's 3rd Party Updater
Author Mad Nomad Media (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Mad%20Nomad%20Me dia)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/327667/Mad-Nomads-3rd-Party-Updater?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?61588-Mad-Nomad-s-3rd-Party-Updater-Keep-all-your-Extensions-and-Mods-up-to-date)
. Discord (https://discord.gg/AyWJE5m)

Official description
This extension for Fantasy Grounds will automatically inform you of any extensions you have that are out of date, based on the best available repository of extension data. It will also provide you with a convenient list of all known extensions where you can easily go view and/or download new extensions.

The extension works by making it very easy and convenient for content authors , or anyone using the extension, to inform the community about new updates or 3rd party content. It also makes it very simple for users to update their extensions and mods.

Mini-review
I'm a bit conflicted about this one. It does it's job, and it's the best we have till SmiteWorks extends it's shop for extensions. But it only works if authors follow a certain format, and report updates. Which of course won't always be the case. Also I get the feeling that the extension isn't updated as much as some of the more proliferate authors need. That said, it does work for quite a few extensions, so I'm happy to use it.

Compatibility
Good.

Name Better Menus
Author celestian (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?54726-celestian)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?58226-Better-Menus-(CoreRPG-5E-etc))
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?58226-Better-Menus-(CoreRPG-5E-etc))

Official description
This replaces the SIDEBAR with a Menu button system.

The menu buttons add new features such as the "Books" (quick access to any module loaded with reference manual) and direct access to modules listing.

This also allows you to "unlock" the portraits and move them to somewhere more convenient and the Dice Tower will be on top of the "desktop view" map.

Mini-review
More real estate, and easier navigation. A must have for those with small screens, but I'm also using it for my 40" monster. I quite like it.

Compatibility
Reasonable, it does complicate things a bit, but authors of other extensions tend to want to support it since it's so useful and commonly used.

Milmoor
June 11th, 2021, 14:13
Name Skip Dead
Author mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?101830-mattekure)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/348563/Fantasy-Grounds-Skip-Dead?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
This extension automatically skips dead NPCs when passing the initiative.

Mini-review
This one has the current crown for the shortest description, and there is no other text. It does what it says it does, which is always a good thing ;)

Compatibility
Good.

Name 5E Advanced Effects (items, npcs, characters)
Author celestian (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?54726-celestian)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?40833-5E-Advanced-Effects-(items-npcs-characters))
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?40833-5E-Advanced-Effects-(items-npcs-characters))

Official description
When you apply the extension to a 5E campaign you'll notice a new field on items, npcs and character sheets (under Abilities tab) called "Effect Features".

For items, when you add an effect such as "IFT: ALIGN (evil); AC: 2;" it will be placed on the owner of the item if they equipped the item and are in the combat tracker.

You will also notice the same type of entry for NPCs. It works similar to the above except when you drag/drop the NPC into the combat tracker these effects will be added automatically.

You will also notice the same type of entry for Player characters, under the "Abilities" tab in a section called "Advanced Effects". It works similar to the above except when you drag/drop the PC into the combat tracker these effects will be added automatically.

Mini-review
I'm conflicted about this one. Theoretically, it's brilliant. But I have to define the effects myself. Which I tend to forget. But it's good to have the opportunity. It would be nice if the different effects coding packages out there would incorporate the necessary coding.

Compatibility
Other authors will adjust, since this one is hugely popular.

Milmoor
June 11th, 2021, 14:25
I'm done with my in use FG forum extensions. Got a few unused one which I will review since I did use them with a reason, and quite a few from DMSguild. Zug zug.

MeAndUnique
June 11th, 2021, 19:17
Would shameless requests/self promotion be in overly poor taste? :p

Milmoor
June 11th, 2021, 21:11
Would shameless requests/self promotion be in overly poor taste? :p
I'm open for suggestions, though for now I will only review what I've used, use or what seems interesting for me to start using. I'm quite certain I've missed some very good extensions out there. Yours might be among them :).

anathemort
June 12th, 2021, 00:39
Yeah, take a look at MeAndUnique's set. They're really great!

mattekure
June 12th, 2021, 03:11
[CODE]Name Skip Dead

Mini-review
This one has the current crown for the shortest description. It does what it says it does, which is always a good thing ;).


LOL. Short and Succinct.

Milmoor
June 12th, 2021, 07:07
Would shameless requests/self promotion be in overly poor taste? :p
Is this your set of extensions? GitHub doesn't have the best interface for this.

ColorfulLanguage
KitNKaboodle
ConstitutionalAmendments
Item Enhancement Extention copy/paste error
ExtendedRest


LOL. Short and Succinct.
Writer of walls of text I am. My mini-review is longer than your entire text.

MeAndUnique
June 12th, 2021, 16:49
Is this your set of extensions? GitHub doesn't have the best interface for this.

ColorfulLanguage
KitNKaboodle
ConstitutionalAmendments
Item Enhancement Extention
ExtendedRest



Ancestry (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/FantasyGrounds/tree/main/extensions/Ancestry), Constitutional Amendments (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/ConstitutionalAmendments), Colorful Language (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/ColorfulLanguage), and Kit'N'Kaboodle (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/KitNKaboodle) are all pretty general purpose for what they do. Extended Rest (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/ExtendedRest) is intended for use with Strongholds & Followers (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/store/product.php?id=MCDM5ESAF) though could be used for other homebrew.

Milmoor
June 13th, 2021, 08:12
Ancestry (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/FantasyGrounds/tree/main/extensions/Ancestry), Constitutional Amendments (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/ConstitutionalAmendments), Colorful Language (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/ColorfulLanguage), and Kit'N'Kaboodle (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/KitNKaboodle) are all pretty general purpose for what they do. Extended Rest (https://github.com/MeAndUnique/ExtendedRest) is intended for use with Strongholds & Followers (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/store/product.php?id=MCDM5ESAF) though could be used for other homebrew.
I took a look, and will convert these to mini-reviews later on. I'm trying to have two different authors per set of reviews. For no good reason perhaps, but for now I want to continue this. So I'll have to do some more reviews first.

Ancestry (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606902&viewfull=1#post606902) can't be found in your repository list. The direct link you gave me does work, but you might want to make it easier to find.
The extension itself is interesting. It's not a thing I realized one might want. It might be because English isn't my native language, but using the word "race" in the context of D&D isn't something I've thought about. I'm putting this in the back of my head to mull over a bit. converted to a mini-review.

Constitutional Amendments (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606913&viewfull=1#post606913) is interesting if you want more HP related things. This hasn't come up in my campaign so far. Which is a bit strange, now I think of it, since it's rather undead heavy. I can see me using this one when it does. converted to a mini-review.

Colorful Language (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?69090-Colorful-Language) looks very useful if one has any artistic talent. But unless it comes with some sets of defaults, I'm skipping this. You might want to hook up with Drowbe, he's working on a spin-off of Chat Window - Attack Rolls - Big Icons, Fonts, and Color (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606376&viewfull=1#post606376) which overlaps with this one.

Kit'N'Kaboodle (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?65937-5E-Kit-N-Kaboodle) has a peculiar name. I failed my history and Google check. There seems to be quite some overlap with other extensions which I'm already using. I'll look them up and compare them. For now it looks that I'm either already covered, or it does things I don't need (yet). I'll revisit this one later on.

Extended Rest needs a rethink, do I want to review extensions for non-WOTC expansions?

Milmoor
June 14th, 2021, 11:01
Name Ancestry
Author MeAndUnique (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?263647-MeAndUnique)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?59467-5E-Ancestry)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?59467-5E-Ancestry)

Official description
I created an extension for FGC and FGU to replace the terms "race" and "subrace" with "ancestry" and "heritage".

Mini-review
This extension is interesting. It's not a thing I realized one might want. It might be because English isn't my native language, but using the word "race" in the context of D&D isn't something I've thought about. I'm putting this in the back of my head to mull over a bit. Please switch to it's support channel for any discussion on that. Some time later: in the end, I think choice is good, and this allows choice on a sensitive subject.

Compatibility
I haven't used this extension so far, but considering the scope and the author I don't expect troubles.

Name Link Fill
Author mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?101830-mattekure)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/328295/Fantasy-Grounds-5E-Modifier-Buttons?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)


Official description
This extension enhances and compliments all of the Team Twohy coding packages. Since the coding packages could not include any of the descriptive text for the various spells, powers, traits, or other entries, this extension automates the process of copying the descriptive text over when it is loaded.

Mini-review
This is now a stand alone extension, it was bundled for a while with the relevant modules for Team Twohy. Very useful and a nice workaround for the changed situation in what could and couldn't be included. I assume it works for everything relevant with but a link in the notes, not just Team Twohy's. Will test if I ever get bored ;). Equipped Effects does something similar as part of it's functionality.

Compatibility
Good, though it will probably collide with Equipped Effects.

Milmoor
June 14th, 2021, 11:02
Would shameless requests/self promotion be in overly poor taste? :p
Your wish is granted ;).

Milmoor
June 14th, 2021, 12:54
Name 5E - Constitutional Amendments
Author MeAndUnique (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?263647-MeAndUnique)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?58607-5E-Constitutional-Amendments)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?58607-5E-Constitutional-Amendments)

Official description
I created an extension for FGC and FGU to expand on the automation capabilities for tracking HP.

A new option is added to toggle between taking the average or rolling HP when levelling up; per level HP results have been added to the Class and Level window.
A new option has been added to toggle between displaying Wounds or Current Hit Points.
Adjustments to constitution, both permanent and via effect will accordingly adjust HP.
Added a Heal action type to increase maximum HP.


Mini-review
This is interesting if you want more HP related things. This hasn't come up in my campaign so far. Which is a bit strange, now I think of it, since it's rather undead heavy. I can see me using this one when it does.

Compatibility
I haven't used this extension so far.

Name Shops
Author mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?101830-mattekure)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/318934/Fantasy-Grounds-Shops?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)
. FG forum (https://fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?59581-Shops)

Official description
When you create a shop, you can add items to the shop inventory, and set the number of items available in the shop. If you set the count to -1, there will be an infinite number of items available for purchase. The DM can also set a price markup for the entire shop which scales the purchase price of each item.

Players can browse the shops contents, and add items to the shopping cart. The total price of the items in the shopping cart is automatically calculated and displayed. Players can click "Buy" to add all of the cart items to their inventory, and deduct the price from their currency. The extension does NOT make change, so the player needs to be sure they have enough money to make the purchase.

Mini-review
Create shops, bars, magic emporia, travelling merchants and more. I also use this to keep the group inventory tidied up. I put the items not taken in a pawn shop for a while so they can get them again. It makes the world more alive.

Compatibility
Good.

MeAndUnique
June 14th, 2021, 15:09
Your wish is granted ;).

Thank you very much :D

Milmoor
June 14th, 2021, 18:58
Corrected quite a few links. It's easy to get confused.

Milmoor
June 18th, 2021, 18:39
Name Automatic Critical Damage
Author Kent McCullough (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Kent%20McCulloug h)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/314600/Fantasy-Grounds-Automatic-Critical-Damage?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
This will automatically apply critical damage against something you hit while it is Paralyzed or Unconscious.

Mini-review
This helps in not forgetting to apply the crits. Just don't forget to remove the effect after a heal.

Compatibility
Good.

Name Better Module Window
Author mattekure (John Waite) (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?101830-mattekure)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/299967/Fantasy-Grounds-Better-Module-Window?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
This extension will allow DMs and Players to see more modules in their library to get a larger picture covering more "real estate" on screen.

Mini-review
The library and module sections of FG is in need for some cleaning up. This helps in the mean time. You can also force activate the loading of certain modules for the players who are logged in at that time.

Compatibility
No issues.

mattekure
June 18th, 2021, 18:43
*deleted*

Milmoor
June 18th, 2021, 18:44
Name Automatic Halfling Luck
Author Kent McCullough (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Kent%20McCulloug h)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/312709/Fantasy-Grounds-Automatic-Halfling-Luck?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
This will re-roll 1's for any creature with the 'Lucky' trait as given by the Halfling race.

Mini-review
My halfling bought this for me so she wouldn't forget to claim this when applicable. And it works as promised, so she's happy :).

Compatibility
Good.

Name Critically Awesome Essentials
Author DiabloBob (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=DiabloBob)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/261591/Critically-Awesome-Essentials--One-Click-Druid-Fantasy-Grounds?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
Critically Awesome Essentials is an extension framework used for the 5th Edition D&D ruleset in the Fantasy Grounds VTT. It uses modules for different functions.
#1 - One-Click Druid
#2 - One-Click More
#3 - DM Tools (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?69235-Modules-mini-reviews&p=607783&viewfull=1#post607783)

Mini-review
This is awesome indeed. See the modules for more details.

Compatibility
Reasonable considering the scope.

mattekure
June 18th, 2021, 18:45
*deleted*

Milmoor
June 18th, 2021, 18:47
You got the name of diablobobs wrong. That’s the Better Module Window ext. the modifiers one is one of mine
Oops, I will adjust that. Could you empty the quote so people won't get confused when skimming through this thread? I expect more adjustments over time, and you quote will get outdated.


Got the name wrong in this one too:D
Fixed, thanks.

mattekure
June 18th, 2021, 18:50
Oops, I will adjust that. Could you empty the quote so people won't get confused when skimming through this thread? I expect more adjustments over time, and you quote will get outdated.

deleted.

Milmoor
June 18th, 2021, 18:57
deleted.
Thanks, all fixed.

Milmoor
June 18th, 2021, 19:04
Name Automatic Record Links
Author Kent McCullough (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Kent%20McCulloug h)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/332642/Fantasy-Grounds-Automatic-Record-Links?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
Automatic Record Links is an extension that provides automated linking of information.

Mini-review
I'm not organized enough to really appreciate this yet. One day I will be. And when I do, I'll be nagging for Player Agency (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=604484&viewfull=1#post604484) and World Builder compatibility.

Compatibility
No issues.

Name Colorful language
Author MeAndUnique (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/member.php?263647-MeAndUnique)
Source FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?69090-Colorful-Language)
Support FG forum (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?69090-Colorful-Language)

Official description
Colorful Language is an extension for any CoreRPG-based ruleset that adds the ability to configure chat fonts, both for general messages as well as individually for each character and NPC. General font configuration may be accessed by the GM from the chat window radial menu. Character fonts may be configured from the radial menu of the chat icon on the character/NPC sheet. Pairs nicely with Sir Motte's Magnificent Darkness Theme (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?68696-Extensions-mini-reviews&p=606388&viewfull=1#post606388).

Mini-review
This extension looks very useful if one has any artistic talent. I find it hard enough to colour match my clothing, so I'm not redesigning the chat. Until it comes with some sets of defaults, I'm skipping this.

Compatibility
I haven't used this extension so far.

Milmoor
June 18th, 2021, 19:25
Name Automatic Save Advantage
Author Kent McCullough (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Kent%20McCulloug h)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/314134/Fantasy-Grounds-Automatic-Save-Advantage?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
This will automatically parse the traits for things that give you advantage on saving throws vs certain things.

Mini-review
Easy to overlook in the heat of the battle. Very useful.

Compatibility
No issues.

Name Portals
Author DiabloBob (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=DiabloBob)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/323471/Fantasy-Grounds-Portals--REVAMPED?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
When it comes to playing 5th Edition D&D, a lot of time is expended moving characters between maps. The Portals extension allows you to define areas on a map that link to other areas on the same map or on different maps. Whenever a PC or NPC steps on a portal, the extension will either prompt the user about moving to the linked location or it will teleport them instantly based on the portal’s configuration. A single portal can link to multiple portals or it can be an exit-only portal making the teleport a one-way trip.

Mini-review
Love it. Create traps, stairways and more. Used it at my first FGU session after switching from FGC: the players couldn't stop teleporting from the ground flour to the next level of the inn.
The changes in FGU are hard to keep up with, but the author persists.

Compatibility
No issues.

Milmoor
June 18th, 2021, 19:34
I'm a lean mean reviewing machine. But this is all for today. Started making mistakes in linking them all, and the review of DM Tools got an arrow to the knee. All fixed.

Milmoor
June 21st, 2021, 20:04
Moved DM Tools (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?69235-Modules-mini-reviews&p=607783&viewfull=1#post607783) to the Modules mini-reviews (https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?69235-Modules-mini-reviews). Plugged the hole with Portals, which is something else than an Acme Portable Hole.

Milmoor
June 21st, 2021, 20:12
Name Miss Flavor Text
Author Kent McCullough (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Kent%20McCulloug h)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/312660/Fantasy-Grounds-Miss-Flavor-Text?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
This will expand on the [MISS] text in the chat window for attack rolls.

Depending on your roll, this will calculate what in the target's armor class would've stopped you from hitting.

Mini-review
Spices the chat up a bit. To avoid mistakes: it's not a text by Miss Flavor, though those are spicy as well ;).

Compatibility
No issues.

Name PreViewer
Author DiabloBob (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=DiabloBob)
with Rob Twohy (https://www.dmsguild.com/advanced_search_result.php?author=Rob%20Twohy)
Source DMSguild (https://www.dmsguild.com/product/325808/Fantasy-Grounds-PreViewer?affiliate_id=2659517)
Support Discord (https://discord.com/channels/248168089407979530/713512492944457789)

Official description
Open a list (images/maps, NPCs, Spells, Feats, Classes, Items, etc.) from the sidebar buttons.

Hold SHIFT while scrolling over the names in the list... bam! Enjoy life...

Mini-review
When looking for something, like a specific monster, this will speed up your hunt.

Compatibility
Good.

Milmoor
June 21st, 2021, 20:21
Holidays are over, so the pace will slow down a bit. Some mini-reviews are very mini, I'll revisit them. done.

Milmoor
June 25th, 2021, 20:30
Fixed some links, updated some mini-reviews, nothing major.

graphil
July 2nd, 2021, 15:42
Hi Milmoor, thanks for creating this it is really helpful.
What I would like to see next is a comparison of the 2 great automated extensions (Mad Nomad and SilentRuin) and their associated dependencies. Outside of cost and how they are packaged (books vs type) it would be great to have a good side by side comparison of the functionality since there is a lot in both and difficult to decide.

Milmoor
July 5th, 2021, 07:37
You mean Automated Action Tabs Additions from Mad Nomad, but which one from SilentRuin?

graphil
July 5th, 2021, 13:15
Yep to Mad Nomad's automated actions which goes with Rob's all the codes vs Aridhro/SilentRuin's automatic effects and equipped effects extension.

MrDDT
July 12th, 2021, 20:32
Yep to Mad Nomad's automated actions which goes with Rob's all the codes vs Aridhro/SilentRuin's automatic effects and equipped effects extension.

I think you mean Rob2e's Effects Coding (Spells, Items, etc diff ones) [123$ total bundle] + [10$ for Mad Nomad's]
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/302009/Fantasy-Grounds-5E-ALL-THE-CODES-BUNDLE
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/324606/Fantasy-Grounds-Mad-Nomads-Automatic-Actions-Tab-Additions?term=Mad+Nomad


VS


Aridhro/SilentRuin's Equipped Effects and Automatic Effects (Players, DMG, etc diff ones) [67$ total bundle]
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/352166/FANTASY-GROUNDS-5E-Automatic-Effects--All-Rule-Books-BUNDLE


None of them are EXTs but Equipped Effects and Mad Nomads Automatic Actions Tab
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/318724/Equipped-Effects-Extension-Fantasy-Grounds-Unity
https://www.dmsguild.com/product/324606/Fantasy-Grounds-Mad-Nomads-Automatic-Actions-Tab-Additions?term=Mad+Nomad

They are mods not EXTs.

Milmoor
September 17th, 2021, 17:13
Live is a bit hectic at the moment, but I will start updating and extending this in a month or so. I'll be back...

pr6i6e6st
March 1st, 2022, 03:35
Hey awesome work. Lots of great stuff out there.

Looks like you've got my automatic record links extension under Kent though.

Don't forget my

NPC Maker (https://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/330579)

Spell Component Check (https://www.dmsguild.com/m/product/359303)

and my newest extension Inanimate Manager (https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/502/view) when you're back from your life duties, responsibilities, and leisure.

MrDDT
March 2nd, 2022, 17:23
I would love to see a review of you opinion on

Better Combat Effects Gold
and
Inanimate Manager

bmos
March 2nd, 2022, 17:53
I'd love to hear your thoughts on my
Ammunition Manager (https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/26/view)
Extraplanar Containers (https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/13/view)
Coins Weight (https://forge.fantasygrounds.com/shop/items/11/view)

I'd also appreciate any suggestions both generally and especially regarding how I can make my extensions more accessible to people for whom English is not their first language.

Milmoor
April 11th, 2022, 06:15
My D&D activities and therefore my FG usage have crashed because of Lyme disease and Covid. I will pick things up again, but this will probably be in the summer.

Kelrugem
April 11th, 2022, 08:29
My D&D activities and therefore my FG usage have crashed because of Lyme disease and Covid. I will pick things up again, but this will probably be in the summer.

I hope you get and got a good treatment! I wish all the best :)

bmos
April 11th, 2022, 11:59
My D&D activities and therefore my FG usage have crashed because of Lyme disease and Covid. I will pick things up again, but this will probably be in the summer.That's a rough combo!
I hope your recovery and treatment go well.

Milmoor
October 2nd, 2022, 17:02
My health has improved, but now my job is acting up. Mostly good news, but crippling for my DND activities. Next year spring perhaps?