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A Friendly Guide to Editing in Fantasy Grounds VTT with Resources
Welcome to Fantasy Grounds Virtual Tabletop (VTT)! Whether you’re a Game Master tweaking a session or a creator building custom content, editing in Fantasy Grounds is fun and flexible. The scope of your changes depends on your needs—quick tweaks or permanent creations.
Organization, simplicity, practice, patience, and planning make it smooth. This guide keeps it clear and helpful with steps and top resources. Let’s make your game shine!
Temporary Edits: Quick and Easy Tweaks
Need to rename an NPC or adjust a spell mid-game? Temporary edits in Fantasy Grounds last for your session or until you reload the module. They’re perfect for fast, simple changes, keeping official content safe. Tip: renaming might affect links (like maps or tokens), so use groups to stay organized. It’s your stress-free playground!
Renaming Made Simple
Clear names keep things smooth. Avoid matching custom and original record names to prevent confusion. Long, messy names slow you down, so use a simple style like “NPC_Goblin_01.” Consistency saves headaches for tweaks or big projects!
Crafting Permanent Custom Content
For lasting or complex changes, build custom content with this friendly process:
- Set Up Groups: Create custom categories to keep your work tidy.
- Prep Assets: Organize and import art or tokens ahead of time.
- Duplicate or Create: Copy records or start fresh in your groups.
- Edit with Flair: Update details and link new tokens or art.
- Connect It Up: Ensure links to encounters or maps work smoothly.
This scales to your needs—small updates or big modules—and exports as a permanent addition. Plan and practice to make it shine!
Testing Your Creations
Load your custom module in a separate preview campaign to test it. Testing in the same session might show old data. A fresh campaign lets you review and tweak easily, matching your project’s complexity with patience.
Key Resources for Suggestions & Success
Here’s a handpicked list to guide you:
Official Fantasy Grounds Atlassian Resources
User Manual: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996639165/Fantasy+Grounds+Unity+User+Manual
Basics, temporary edits, and campaign management.
Managing Campaign Data: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996640928
Groups and avoiding link issues.
Module - Overview: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996644347/Module+-+Overview
Creating and exporting modules.
Tutorial 5e Campaign Walkthrough: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996644399/Tutorial+5e+Campaign+Walkthrough
Hands-on editing practice.
Community Sources
"How Do I ??? In Fantasy Grounds Unity" by Zacchaeus: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996644369/How+Do+I+%3F%3F%3F+In+Fantasy+Grounds+Unity+by+Zac chaeus
Common editing questions (forum: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?55797-How-do-I-in-Unity&p=492112).
Phillip Grieb (Zacchaeus) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/Zacchaeus55)
Search "create a module," "edit NPCs," or "groups" for practical tips on modules and organization.
Fantasy Grounds Academy YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/fantasygroundsacademy)
Look for "custom content," "campaign management," or "testing module" videos. Great for assets and previews.
Additional Resources
Quick Start Guide: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/filelibrary/FGUQuickStartGuide.pdf
Beginner-friendly editing overview.
Forum Thread: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?55797-How-do-I-in-Unity&p=492112
Community Q&A on editing and testing.
FGA Article: https://www.fantasygroundsacademy.com/post/mastering-fantasy-grounds-unity-your-ultimate-guide-to-content-creation-and-customization
Best practices for content creation.
So, in short, editing in Fantasy Grounds can fit your needs—quick tweaks or custom masterpieces. Use groups and simple names for fast edits, and plan ahead for permanent projects. Test in a preview campaign for clarity. With practice and these resources, you’ll craft your perfect game. You’ve got this—enjoy!
Related YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/live/9sSNNGDoP08?si=wLWzxDLOhE4dKjCX
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Welcome to Fantasy Grounds Virtual Tabletop (VTT)! Whether you’re a Game Master tweaking a session or a creator building custom content, editing in Fantasy Grounds is fun and flexible. The scope of your changes depends on your needs—quick tweaks or permanent creations.
Organization, simplicity, practice, patience, and planning make it smooth. This guide keeps it clear and helpful with steps and top resources. Let’s make your game shine!
Temporary Edits: Quick and Easy Tweaks
Need to rename an NPC or adjust a spell mid-game? Temporary edits in Fantasy Grounds last for your session or until you reload the module. They’re perfect for fast, simple changes, keeping official content safe. Tip: renaming might affect links (like maps or tokens), so use groups to stay organized. It’s your stress-free playground!
Renaming Made Simple
Clear names keep things smooth. Avoid matching custom and original record names to prevent confusion. Long, messy names slow you down, so use a simple style like “NPC_Goblin_01.” Consistency saves headaches for tweaks or big projects!
Crafting Permanent Custom Content
For lasting or complex changes, build custom content with this friendly process:
- Set Up Groups: Create custom categories to keep your work tidy.
- Prep Assets: Organize and import art or tokens ahead of time.
- Duplicate or Create: Copy records or start fresh in your groups.
- Edit with Flair: Update details and link new tokens or art.
- Connect It Up: Ensure links to encounters or maps work smoothly.
This scales to your needs—small updates or big modules—and exports as a permanent addition. Plan and practice to make it shine!
Testing Your Creations
Load your custom module in a separate preview campaign to test it. Testing in the same session might show old data. A fresh campaign lets you review and tweak easily, matching your project’s complexity with patience.
Key Resources for Suggestions & Success
Here’s a handpicked list to guide you:
Official Fantasy Grounds Atlassian Resources
User Manual: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996639165/Fantasy+Grounds+Unity+User+Manual
Basics, temporary edits, and campaign management.
Managing Campaign Data: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996640928
Groups and avoiding link issues.
Module - Overview: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996644347/Module+-+Overview
Creating and exporting modules.
Tutorial 5e Campaign Walkthrough: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996644399/Tutorial+5e+Campaign+Walkthrough
Hands-on editing practice.
Community Sources
"How Do I ??? In Fantasy Grounds Unity" by Zacchaeus: https://fantasygroundsunity.atlassian.net/wiki/spaces/FGCP/pages/996644369/How+Do+I+%3F%3F%3F+In+Fantasy+Grounds+Unity+by+Zac chaeus
Common editing questions (forum: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?55797-How-do-I-in-Unity&p=492112).
Phillip Grieb (Zacchaeus) YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/user/Zacchaeus55)
Search "create a module," "edit NPCs," or "groups" for practical tips on modules and organization.
Fantasy Grounds Academy YouTube (https://www.youtube.com/c/fantasygroundsacademy)
Look for "custom content," "campaign management," or "testing module" videos. Great for assets and previews.
Additional Resources
Quick Start Guide: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/filelibrary/FGUQuickStartGuide.pdf
Beginner-friendly editing overview.
Forum Thread: https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forums/showthread.php?55797-How-do-I-in-Unity&p=492112
Community Q&A on editing and testing.
FGA Article: https://www.fantasygroundsacademy.com/post/mastering-fantasy-grounds-unity-your-ultimate-guide-to-content-creation-and-customization
Best practices for content creation.
So, in short, editing in Fantasy Grounds can fit your needs—quick tweaks or custom masterpieces. Use groups and simple names for fast edits, and plan ahead for permanent projects. Test in a preview campaign for clarity. With practice and these resources, you’ll craft your perfect game. You’ve got this—enjoy!
Related YouTube Video:
https://www.youtube.com/live/9sSNNGDoP08?si=wLWzxDLOhE4dKjCX
63995