Manages turn-based encounters, initiative systems, and combat lifecycles within Foundry Virtual Tabletop.
The fvtt-combat skill provides comprehensive guidance and implementation patterns for the Foundry VTT combat system. It enables developers to efficiently handle Combat and Combatant documents, implement custom initiative formulas, manage turn order, and hook into lifecycle events like combatStart and combatTurn. Whether building a custom game system or a complex automation module, this skill ensures best practices for round progression, tie-breaking logic, and multi-GM synchronization, helping developers avoid common pitfalls like empty combat errors or token data mismatches.
Key Features
01Automated combatant management and defeated unit logic
02Guidance on extending core Combat and Combatant classes
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04Custom initiative rolling formulas and tie-breaker logic implementation
05Hook integration for combatStart, combatTurn, and combatRound events
06Advanced combat lifecycle management including turn and round progression
Use Cases
01Creating UI enhancements for the Foundry VTT Combat Tracker
02Developing automation modules that trigger effects at the start or end of a turn
03Implementing a unique initiative system for a new Foundry VTT game system
