Eventide Roleplaying System for Foundry VTT

System Requirements

• Foundry VTT v13.341 or higher
• A modern web browser (Chrome, Firefox, Edge, Safari)

Installation

1. In Foundry VTT, navigate to the "Game Systems" tab
2. Click "Install System"
3. In the "Manifest URL" field, paste: https://github.com/EventideMiles/eventide-rp-system/releases/latest/download/system.json
4. Click "Install"

Alternatively, you can download the latest release from the Releases page and install it manually.

A comprehensive roleplaying system for Foundry VTT that emphasizes dynamic character abilities through status effects, features, and gear. The system provides an intuitive and flexible gaming experience with powerful tools for both players and Game Masters.

Core Features

Five-Ability System

The Eventide system is built around five core abilities that determine all character capabilities:

• Acrobatics: Agility, balance, finesse combat, ranged attacks, stealth
• Physical: Raw strength, heavy combat, grappling, intimidation, lifting
• Fortitude: Resilience, stamina, damage resistance, endurance (affects Resolve/health)
• Will: Mental fortitude, magic, combat powers, leadership (affects Power/mana)
• Wits: Intelligence, perception, tactics, awareness, problem-solving

Dynamic Character Modification

Status Effects System

• Temporary conditions applied during gameplay (poisoned, blessed, frightened)
• Environmental effects from circumstances (wet, cold, inspired)
• Visual token indicators for easy tracking
• Flexible creation tools with the Effect Creator macro
• Stacking and interaction mechanics for complex scenarios

Features System

• Permanent character traits representing background and training
• Racial or species abilities for fantasy settings
• Character development rewards for growth and achievement
• Rich HTML descriptions for immersive storytelling
• Active roll capabilities with flexible mechanics

Gear System

• Dynamic equipment effects that modify abilities when equipped/unequipped
• Cursed items that cannot be easily removed
• Usage tracking for limited-use items
• Equipment categories (weapons, armor, tools, etc.)
• Combat integration for gear that functions as weapons
• Optional chat messages for equipment changes

Hidden Abilities System

• GM-controlled modifiers for special scenarios
• Dice pool modifications that change what dice characters roll
• Critical range adjustments for enhanced or reduced critical chances
• Special vulnerability mechanics for unique character states

Combat System

Flexible Initiative

• Customizable initiative formula with configurable decimal places
• Automatic rolling options for NPCs and/or players
• Privacy controls for NPC initiative (hidden from players)
• Configurable combat round duration

Ability-Based Combat

• Any ability can be used for attacks based on narrative context
• Armor Class calculation (Ability + 11) shown automatically to GMs
• Critical success and failure mechanics with customizable ranges
• Tactical depth through positioning, status effects, and gear

Combat Powers

• Special abilities that cost Power to use
• Ability-based activation with flexible targeting
• Rich descriptions with HTML formatting support
• Prerequisites system for complex abilities
• Integration with status effects and transformations

Advanced Systems

Transformation System

• Comprehensive character changes affecting abilities, resources, and appearance
• Embedded combat powers available only while transformed
• Token modifications for visual representation
• Narrative integration with rich descriptions

Resource Management

• Resolve (health/stamina) derived from Fortitude
• Power (mana/special abilities) derived from Will
• Dynamic modification through gear, status effects, and features
• Healing and damage application with formatted chat messages

User Interface and Experience

Multiple Themes

• Blue theme (default) balances visuals with ease of use
• Dark theme best for long play sessions
• Green theme perfect to get into character with nature feel
• Light theme available for bright environments
• Orange theme reminicent of sunset
• Purple theme a bright dark mode theme for those who love purple

System Sounds

• Configurable audio feedback for key actions
• Volume controls and enable/disable options
• Custom sounds for healing, damage, status effects, gear changes, combat powers, and initiative
• Immersive audio experience that enhances gameplay

Rich Text Support

• HTML formatting in descriptions and biographies
• Color customization for effects and items
• Visual indicators on tokens for status effects and gear

Powerful Macro System

The system includes a comprehensive macro library (ERPS Macros compendium):

Creation Tools

• Effect Creator: Intuitive interface for creating status effects and features
• Gear Creator: Comprehensive tool for creating equipment with effects
• Transformation Creator: Advanced tool for character transformations

Player Tools

• Player versions of creation macros for self-management
• Ability rolling macros for quick access
• Gear management tools for equipment handling

GM Tools

• Damage and healing scripts with formatted chat output
• Status effect management with intensify/weaken options
• Target selection and effect application tools
• Settings memory for frequently used configurations

Extensible Design

• API for creating custom macros
• Documentation for learning about how to integrate with the system
• Configurable parameters for different scenarios
• Integration with all system features

Item Types and Functionality

Features

• Permanent character traits with lasting effects
• Background abilities reflecting training and experience
• Optional rolling capabilities with ability-based mechanics
• Rich descriptions with HTML formatting support

Gear

• Equippable items with dynamic effects
• Class categorization for organization
• Usage tracking for consumables
• Combat integration for weapons and tools
• Cursed item support for items that resist removal

Status Effects

• Temporary modifications applied during gameplay
• Environmental conditions from circumstances
• Combat conditions like poisoned, blessed, or stunned
• Visual representation on tokens

Combat Powers

• Special abilities with Power costs
• Ability-based activation rolls
• Damage or effect application
• Prerequisites for complex abilities

Transformations

• Comprehensive character changes affecting multiple aspects
• Embedded combat powers available only while transformed
• Resource modifications to health and power pools
• Visual changes including token modifications

Usage

For Game Masters

Character and World Management

• Modify character abilities through status effects, features, and gear
• Create custom equipment and place it in the world
• Design NPCs with unique combat powers and abilities
• Apply environmental effects through status effects

Combat and Encounter Management

• Track initiative with flexible, automated options
• Apply damage and healing with formatted chat messages
• Manage status effects with visual indicators
• Control hidden abilities for special scenarios

System Configuration

• Customize initiative formulas and automation
• Configure audio settings for immersive experience
• Set privacy controls for NPC information
• Choose themes that work best for your group

Advanced Features

• Hidden abilities system for special mechanics
• Transformation management for dramatic character changes
• Macro customization for campaign-specific needs
• Integration tools for complex scenarios

For Players

Character Creation and Development

• Build characters with unique combinations of features
• Manage equipment with dynamic effects
• Track character growth through features and abilities
• Customize appearance with rich text descriptions

Gameplay

• Roll abilities directly from character sheets
• Use combat powers with integrated resource management
• Manage equipment with easy equip/unequip controls
• Track status effects with visual indicators

Interface Customization

• Choose themes for comfortable viewing
• Configure audio preferences
• Organize inventory with equipped/unequipped separation
• Access information through popup details

System Settings and Configuration

Combat Settings

• Initiative formula customization
• Automatic rolling for NPCs and players
• Privacy controls for NPC information
• Combat round duration configuration

Interface Settings

• Theme selection (Dark/Light)
• Equipment change messages toggle
• Token icon display options
• Chat message formatting preferences

Audio Settings

• System sounds enable/disable
• Volume controls for all sound types
• Custom sound configuration
• Individual sound toggles for specific actions

Performance Settings

• Optimization options for large campaigns
• Memory management for extensive item libraries
• Network optimization for remote play

Contributing

This project is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License 2.1+. When contributing:

1. Fork the repository
2. Create a feature branch
3. Make your changes
4. Submit a pull request

Important licensing notes:

• Core system modifications must be shared under LGPL 2.1+
• New core features should be licensed under LGPL 2.1+
• Module packs and extensions can use different licenses
• Include appropriate copyright notices in new files

Development

Prerequisites

• Foundry VTT (v13.341 or higher)
• Basic knowledge of JavaScript and Foundry VTT systems
• Node.js (for building language files, SCSS, and minification)

Setup for Development

1. Clone the repository
2. Link or copy to your Foundry systems directory
3. Run npm install to install dependencies
4. Restart Foundry VTT
5. Make changes and test in a running Foundry world

Optional: Build for distribution with npm run release:win or npm run release:linux

Language File Organization

The system uses a modular approach for language files:

1. Source files in lang/src/<language-code> directories
2. Organized by function: abilities, actors, errors, forms, items, messages, settings, misc, ui
3. Build process combines source files into single language files
4. Easy localization with clear file organization

To build language files: npm run build:lang

To add a new language:

1. Create directory in lang/src with language code
2. Copy and translate JSON files from existing language
3. Run build script
4. Update system.json to include new language

Compendiums and Content

ERPS Macros Compendium

• Effect Creator: Create status effects and features
• Gear Creator: Create equipment with effects
• Transformation Creator: Create character transformations
• Player Tools: Self-management macros for players
• GM Tools: Advanced management and application tools

NPC Compendium

• Example NPCs demonstrating system capabilities
• Template characters for quick campaign setup
• Stat blocks optimized for the Eventide system

Items Compendium

• Example gear showing equipment possibilities
• Status effects for common conditions
• Features for character backgrounds and development
• Combat powers demonstrating special abilities

Acknowledgements

This system evolved from the excellent Boilerplate System by Asacolips Projects. While it has grown significantly since then, we're grateful for the strong foundation it provided.

License

This project is licensed under the GNU Lesser General Public License 2.1+ - see the LICENSE.md file for details.

Key points:

• Core system remains open source under LGPL 2.1+
• Modifications to core must be shared under LGPL 2.1+
• Module packs and extensions can use different licenses
• Commercial use is permitted for both core and extensions
• Asset compatibility with all included Creative Commons and open source assets

Support

For bug reports and feature requests, please use the GitHub issues system.

• Review existing issues before reporting bugs and feature requests
• Check the documentation in the docs/ directory
• Join discussions in GitHub Discussions for general questions

Changelog

See the Releases page for version notes and system updates.