{ "name": "Settings", "folder": "1YMZoBULfx2GNHSx", "ownership": { "default": 2, "Pw1GmsDOB9LWYsTh": 3 }, "_id": "dgVShv0uiX6ao86v", "pages": [ { "name": "Settings", "text": { "markdown": "# System Settings\r\n\r\nThis page covers the settings specific to the Ars Magica 5e system in Foundry VTT. For general Foundry VTT settings, please refer to the official Foundry documentation.\r\n\r\n## Table of Contents\r\n\r\n- [World Configuration](#world-configuration)\r\n- [Visual & Display Settings](#visual--display-settings)\r\n- [Gameplay Mechanics](#gameplay-mechanics)\r\n- [Dice & Rolling](#dice--rolling)\r\n- [Calendar & Time](#calendar--time)\r\n- [Economy & Resources](#economy--resources)\r\n- [User Interface](#user-interface)\r\n- [Advanced Settings](#advanced-settings)\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## World Configuration\r\n\r\nThese settings affect the entire world and are typically configured once during initial setup.\r\n\r\n### Sourcebooks Filter\r\n\r\n**Menu Dialog** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n\r\nAllows you to choose which sourcebooks to include in your current world. This helps prevent overwhelming players with choices and lets you customize what content is allowed in your game.\r\n\r\n**How to access**: Click the button to open the configuration menu where you can enable/disable individual sourcebooks.\r\n\r\n**Current functionality**: Filters spell attributes and other content based on sourcebook selection.\r\n\r\n**Use cases**:\r\n\r\n- Running a core-books-only saga\r\n- Excluding experimental or house-ruled content\r\n- Gradually introducing supplements as your saga progresses\r\n- Custom campaign with specific source restrictions\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Compendia Reference\r\n\r\n**Menu Dialog** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n\r\nSelects which module will be the reference for this world's compendia content.\r\n\r\n**Use case**: If you're playing in two different Tribunals with separate compendium modules containing different information, you can set the appropriate reference for each world to prevent mixing content.\r\n\r\n**Default**: `arm5e-compendia`\r\n\r\n**Note**: This setting ensures that when the system looks for reference content (like virtues, flaws, or spells), it pulls from the correct module.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### System Migration Version\r\n\r\n**Text Field** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n\r\nAllows you to reset the system version to trigger a data migration from that version forward.\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Useful when importing documents from old compendia that need to be migrated to the current system version's data structure.\r\n\r\n**⚠️ Warning**: Only use this if you understand data migrations. Incorrect use may require restoring from backup.\r\n\r\n**Example**: If you import actors from a compendium created with version 2.0.0, set this to `2.0.0` and reload to trigger the migration process.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Visual & Display Settings\r\n\r\nCosmetic preferences that affect how information is displayed.\r\n\r\n### Default Icon Style\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n\r\nChoose between monochrome (black & white) or color versions of default icons for newly created documents.\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Monochrome**: Classic black & white style\r\n- **Color**: Full color icons\r\n\r\n**Important**:\r\n\r\n- Only applies to **brand new** documents\r\n- Existing documents keep their original icons\r\n- Copied documents retain the icon from the source\r\n- Purely cosmetic - no mechanical effect\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Icon Style for Arts\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **Client Setting**\r\n\r\nChoose the visual representation for Hermetic Arts throughout the system.\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Hermetic Symbols**: Traditional Hermetic Art symbols\r\n- **Hand Gestures**: Medieval hand gesture illustrations\r\n\r\n**Important**:\r\n\r\n- This is a per-user preference (client setting)\r\n- Purely cosmetic - no mechanical effect\r\n- Affects display in character sheets, spell lists, and lab totals\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Header Font\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **Client Setting**\r\n\r\nChoose the font used for headers in sheets and dialogs.\r\n\r\n**Options**: Various medieval-style fonts\r\n**Default**: Blackmoor\r\n\r\n**Note**: This is a client-side preference, so each player can choose their preferred font style.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Show Metagame Information\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n\r\nWhether to display the sourcebook reference and page number where an Item originates.\r\n\r\n**When enabled**: Shows information like \"Core Rulebook, p. 45\" on item sheets\r\n**When disabled**: Hides sourcebook references for a more immersive experience\r\n\r\n**Use cases**:\r\n\r\n- Enable for easy rulebook reference during play\r\n- Disable for players who prefer not to see metagame information\r\n- Useful for GMs who want to cite sources quickly\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Gameplay Mechanics\r\n\r\nSettings that affect game rules and character progression.\r\n\r\n### Enforce Schedule Constraints\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Enabled\r\n\r\nWhether to prevent users from scheduling or applying seasonal activities that violate system constraints.\r\n\r\n**Constraints enforced**:\r\n\r\n- Cannot read the same book twice in one season\r\n- Cannot perform incompatible activities simultaneously\r\n- Must meet prerequisites for certain activities\r\n- Book availability conflicts\r\n\r\n**When disabled**: Players can schedule any activities (useful for special circumstances or house rules)\r\n\r\n**Recommendation**: Keep enabled for standard play to prevent accidental rule violations.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Track Resources\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Enabled\r\n\r\nAutomatically creates diary entries whenever resources are added or removed from Actor sheets.\r\n\r\n**Tracked resources**:\r\n\r\n- Vis (all Arts)\r\n- Books and lab texts\r\n- Magic items\r\n- Laboratory changes\r\n- Covenant finances\r\n\r\n**Use cases**:\r\n\r\n- **Disable during character creation**: Prevent cluttering the diary with initial resource allocation\r\n- **Enable during play**: Maintain accurate records of resource transactions\r\n- Historical tracking of vis expenditure and item acquisition\r\n\r\n**Also available in**: The Astrolabium (calendar interface)\r\n\r\n**Tip**: Disable temporarily when doing bulk resource management, then re-enable.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Automatic Confidence Prompt\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **Client Setting**\r\n**Default**: Enabled\r\n\r\nWhen making consecutive rolls, automatically skips the confidence prompt and proceeds with the roll.\r\n\r\n**Behavior**:\r\n\r\n- Any pending fatigue levels are applied automatically\r\n- Any pending wounds are applied automatically\r\n- If conditions prevent the roll (e.g., unconscious), it will fail appropriately\r\n\r\n**When disabled**: Each roll will prompt for confidence use, fatigue application, etc.\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Speeds up play by reducing clicks for routine rolls.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Dice & Rolling\r\n\r\nSettings related to dice rolling, visibility, and special effects.\r\n\r\n### Show Rolls\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Players only\r\n\r\nControls who can see whose roll results in chat.\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Give me all details!**: Everyone sees all rolls\r\n- **Only players rolls**: All players see each other's rolls, GM rolls are hidden\r\n- **Only the rolls of owned characters**: Players only see rolls from their owned characters\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Maintain mystery by hiding NPC rolls and keeping player rolls separate.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Show Roll Formulas\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Players only\r\n\r\nControls who can see the formula breakdown of rolls (e.g., \"1d10 + 5 (Characteristic) + 3 (Skill)\").\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Give me all details!**: Everyone sees all roll formulas\r\n- **Only players rolls**: Only player roll formulas are visible\r\n- **Only the formula for owned characters**: Players only see formulas for their characters\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Hide NPC capabilities by concealing their roll formulas.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Show NPC Magic Details\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Only results\r\n\r\nDuring magic contests against NPCs, controls how much information is revealed.\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Give me all details!**: Shows exact casting total, penetration, and magic resistance values\r\n- **Show me only the result**: Only reveals success or failure without numerical details\r\n\r\n**Use case**:\r\n\r\n- **Only results**: Maintains mystery about NPC capabilities\r\n- **All details**: Useful for teaching players or transparent gameplay\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Fun Stress Dice\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Players only\r\n\r\nShows a special dialog when rolling a 1 on a stress die (before checking for explosion or botch).\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Nobody**: No fun dialog, proceed immediately\r\n- **Players only**: Show dialog for player rolls; GM rolls explode automatically\r\n- **Everyone**: Show dialog for all rolls\r\n\r\n**Fun dialog features**:\r\n\r\n- Dramatic announcement\r\n- Sound effects (if configured)\r\n- Roll animation pause\r\n\r\n**Note**: If enabled, GM stress dice that explode are rolled automatically to speed up play.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Dramatic Pause After Rolling a One\r\n\r\n**Slider** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: 2000 milliseconds\r\n**Range**: 0-5000 ms\r\n\r\n**[Dice So Nice Integration]**\r\n\r\nWhen the \"Fun Stress Die\" setting is disabled, adds a dramatic pause (in milliseconds) after rolling a 1 on a stress die.\r\n\r\n**Requirements**: Dice So Nice module must be installed and enabled\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Adds tension before revealing whether the roll explodes or botches, without the full fun dialog.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Use Alternate Stress Die\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Disabled\r\n\r\nInverts the stress die mechanics to use an alternate system.\r\n\r\n**Standard rules**:\r\n\r\n- 1 = Potentially explode (multiply die)\r\n- 0 = Check for botch\r\n\r\n**Alternate rules**:\r\n\r\n- 0 = Potentially explode (add +10 to roll)\r\n- 1 = Check for botch\r\n\r\n**When exploding**: Adds +10 instead of doubling the roll.\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Some house rules or non-standard campaigns use this alternative stress die system.\r\n\r\n**⚠️ Warning**: This fundamentally changes the probability distribution. Only use if you understand the mathematical implications.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Calendar & Time\r\n\r\nSettings related to the saga's calendar and time tracking.\r\n\r\n### Winter First\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Disabled (Spring is first)\r\n\r\nDetermines whether the first season of the year is Winter or Spring.\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Disabled** (default): Year starts with Spring (March), as per core rules\r\n- **Enabled**: Year starts with Winter (December/January)\r\n\r\n**Season order when disabled**: Spring → Summer → Autumn → Winter\r\n**Season order when enabled**: Winter → Spring → Summer → Autumn\r\n\r\n**⚠️ Important**: Do **not** change this setting in the middle of a saga. It can cause confusion with existing seasonal activity records and dates.\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Some sagas prefer Winter as the first season to align with calendar year.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Current Date\r\n\r\n**Hidden Setting** | **World Setting**\r\n\r\nStores the current date in the saga (year, season, month, day).\r\n\r\n**Default**: Year 1220, Spring, March 20\r\n\r\n**Not directly configurable**: Use the Astrolabium (calendar tool) to change the date.\r\n\r\n**Note**: If Simple Calendar module is active, it may take precedence over this setting.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Economy & Resources\r\n\r\nSettings for managing money and economic complexity.\r\n\r\n### Money Management Level\r\n\r\n**Dropdown** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: Don't bother with it\r\n\r\nControls the level of detail for item prices and economic tracking.\r\n\r\n**Options**:\r\n\r\n- **Don't bother with it**: No prices tracked, narrative economics\r\n- **Only a qualifier**: Items marked as cheap, standard, or expensive\r\n- **Everything priced to the coin**: Full economic simulation with exact prices\r\n\r\n**Use cases**:\r\n\r\n- **Don't bother**: Story-focused sagas without economic constraints\r\n- **Qualifier**: Abstract wealth without detailed bookkeeping\r\n- **To the coin**: Realistic economic simulation for merchant/covenant-focused sagas\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Currency Name\r\n\r\n**Text Field** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: \"Silver coins\"\r\n\r\nName of the local currency used in your saga.\r\n\r\n**Examples**:\r\n\r\n- \"Denarii\" (Latin)\r\n- \"Pennies\" (English)\r\n- \"Sous\" (French)\r\n- \"Pfennige\" (German)\r\n- \"Dinero\" (Spanish)\r\n\r\n**Note**: This is cosmetic and affects how currency is displayed.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Currency Coefficient\r\n\r\n**Number Field** | **World Setting** | **GM Only**\r\n**Default**: 240\r\n\r\nHow many units of the local currency equal one Mythic Pound (the standard unit in Ars Magica).\r\n\r\n**Standard conversions**:\r\n\r\n- **240**: Silver pennies to 1 Mythic Pound (core rules)\r\n- **20**: Gold coins to 1 Mythic Pound\r\n- **1**: If using Mythic Pounds directly\r\n\r\n**Formula**: Local currency amount ÷ Coefficient = Mythic Pounds\r\n\r\n**Use case**: Allows you to work in local currency while the system tracks values in the standard Mythic Pound.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## User Interface\r\n\r\nSettings that affect the user interface and interaction experience.\r\n\r\n### Quick Delete\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **Client Setting**\r\n**Default**: Enabled (asks for confirmation)\r\n\r\nControls whether deletion of owned items requires confirmation.\r\n\r\n**When enabled**: Shows a confirmation dialog before deleting items from character sheets\r\n**When disabled**: Items delete immediately without confirmation\r\n\r\n**Recommendation**: Keep enabled to prevent accidental deletions.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Advanced Settings\r\n\r\n### Notify Missing Reference\r\n\r\n**Hidden Checkbox** | **World Setting**\r\n**Default**: Enabled\r\n\r\nWhether to display notifications when the system can't find referenced compendium content.\r\n\r\n**Not user-configurable**: This is typically managed automatically by the system.\r\n\r\n**When enabled**: Shows warnings if a document references a compendium entry that doesn't exist (useful for troubleshooting).\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n### Clear User Cache\r\n\r\n**Checkbox** | **Client Setting**\r\n**Default**: Enabled\r\n\r\nResets the browser session data on the next refresh.\r\n\r\n**Cached data includes**:\r\n\r\n- Filter criteria for all actors\r\n- Folding state of all expandable sections\r\n- UI preferences and view states\r\n- Scroll positions\r\n\r\n**When to use**:\r\n\r\n- UI behaving strangely or showing old data\r\n- After a system update if things seem wrong\r\n- Cache has grown too large (happens over long campaigns)\r\n\r\n**Effect**: On next page refresh, all filters and folded sections reset to defaults. This is normal and clears the cache.\r\n\r\n**Note**: This setting automatically resets to enabled after clearing.\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Recommendations by Play Style\r\n\r\n### New Saga Starting at 1220\r\n\r\n- **Winter First**: Disabled (Spring first is standard)\r\n- **Enforce Schedule Constraints**: Enabled\r\n- **Track Resources**: Disabled during character creation, enable after\r\n- **Show NPC Magic Details**: Only results (mystery!)\r\n- **Money Management**: Don't bother, or qualifier\r\n- **Sourcebook Filter**: Core + desired supplements\r\n\r\n### Established Saga\r\n\r\n- **Track Resources**: Enabled (keep good records)\r\n- **Enforce Schedule Constraints**: Enabled (prevent accidents)\r\n- **Show Rolls**: Only players or owned characters\r\n- **Fun Stress Die**: Players only or Everyone\r\n- **Quick Delete**: Enabled (prevent accidents)\r\n\r\n### Teaching/Learning Saga\r\n\r\n- **Show NPC Magic Details**: Give me all details!\r\n- **Show Roll Formulas**: Give me all details!\r\n- **Show Metagame Information**: Enabled\r\n- **Fun Stress Die**: Everyone\r\n- **Enforce Schedule Constraints**: Enabled (learn proper rules)\r\n\r\n### House Rules / Experimental\r\n\r\n- **Enforce Schedule Constraints**: Possibly disabled\r\n- **Alternate Stress Die**: As per house rules\r\n- **Winter First**: As per preference\r\n- **Sourcebook Filter**: Custom selections\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Troubleshooting\r\n\r\n### Setting Not Saving\r\n\r\n- Check if you have permission (some settings are GM-only)\r\n- Try refreshing the page after changing\r\n- Check browser console for errors\r\n\r\n### UI Acting Strange\r\n\r\n- Enable \"Clear User Cache\" and refresh\r\n- Clear browser cache\r\n- Check for module conflicts\r\n\r\n### Dates Not Working\r\n\r\n- Check if Simple Calendar module is active (may override)\r\n- Use the Astrolabium to manage dates\r\n- Verify \"Current Date\" setting via console if needed\r\n\r\n### Icons Not Changing\r\n\r\n- \"Default Icon Style\" only affects **new** documents\r\n- Existing documents keep their icons\r\n- Manually change individual document icons if needed\r\n\r\n---\r\n\r\n## Next Steps\r\n\r\nIf you're following our recommended reading order, please move on to @UUID[JournalEntry.oDQsTk1akJApj1if.JournalEntryPage.SBzrbU0km9C5iqof]{Actors}\r\n\r\nFor information about using the calendar system, see the **Astrolabium** section.\r\n\r\nFor Active Effects and how they interact with settings, see @UUID[JournalEntry.6IQ8RULAQqwg8QhA.JournalEntryPage.UTLyPky6bwF4Mgjx]{Active effects}", "format": 2, "content": "

System Settings

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This page covers the settings specific to the Ars Magica 5e system in Foundry VTT. For general Foundry VTT settings, please refer to the official Foundry documentation.

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World Configuration

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These settings affect the entire world and are typically configured once during initial setup.

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Sourcebooks Filter

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Menu Dialog | World Setting | GM Only

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Allows you to choose which sourcebooks to include in your current world. This helps prevent overwhelming players with choices and lets you customize what content is allowed in your game.

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How to access: Click the button to open the configuration menu where you can enable/disable individual sourcebooks.

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Current functionality: Filters spell attributes and other content based on sourcebook selection.

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Use cases:

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Compendia Reference

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Menu Dialog | World Setting | GM Only

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Selects which module will be the reference for this world's compendia content.

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Use case: If you're playing in two different Tribunals with separate compendium modules containing different information, you can set the appropriate reference for each world to prevent mixing content.

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Default: arm5e-compendia

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Note: This setting ensures that when the system looks for reference content (like virtues, flaws, or spells), it pulls from the correct module.

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System Migration Version

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Text Field | World Setting | GM Only

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Allows you to reset the system version to trigger a data migration from that version forward.

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Use case: Useful when importing documents from old compendia that need to be migrated to the current system version's data structure.

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⚠️ Warning: Only use this if you understand data migrations. Incorrect use may require restoring from backup.

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Example: If you import actors from a compendium created with version 2.0.0, set this to 2.0.0 and reload to trigger the migration process.

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Visual & Display Settings

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Cosmetic preferences that affect how information is displayed.

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Default Icon Style

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Dropdown | World Setting | GM Only

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Choose between monochrome (black & white) or color versions of default icons for newly created documents.

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Options:

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Important:

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Icon Style for Arts

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Dropdown | Client Setting

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Choose the visual representation for Hermetic Arts throughout the system.

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Options:

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Header Font

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Dropdown | Client Setting

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Choose the font used for headers in sheets and dialogs.

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Options: Various medieval-style fonts\nDefault: Blackmoor

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Note: This is a client-side preference, so each player can choose their preferred font style.

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Show Metagame Information

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Checkbox | World Setting | GM Only

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Whether to display the sourcebook reference and page number where an Item originates.

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When enabled: Shows information like \"Core Rulebook, p. 45\" on item sheets\nWhen disabled: Hides sourcebook references for a more immersive experience

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Use cases:

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Gameplay Mechanics

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Settings that affect game rules and character progression.

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Enforce Schedule Constraints

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Checkbox | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Enabled

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Whether to prevent users from scheduling or applying seasonal activities that violate system constraints.

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Constraints enforced:

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When disabled: Players can schedule any activities (useful for special circumstances or house rules)

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Recommendation: Keep enabled for standard play to prevent accidental rule violations.

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Track Resources

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Checkbox | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Enabled

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Automatically creates diary entries whenever resources are added or removed from Actor sheets.

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Tracked resources:

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Use cases:

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Also available in: The Astrolabium (calendar interface)

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Tip: Disable temporarily when doing bulk resource management, then re-enable.

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Automatic Confidence Prompt

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Checkbox | Client Setting\nDefault: Enabled

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When making consecutive rolls, automatically skips the confidence prompt and proceeds with the roll.

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Behavior:

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When disabled: Each roll will prompt for confidence use, fatigue application, etc.

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Use case: Speeds up play by reducing clicks for routine rolls.

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Dice & Rolling

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Settings related to dice rolling, visibility, and special effects.

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Show Rolls

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Dropdown | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Players only

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Controls who can see whose roll results in chat.

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Options:

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Use case: Maintain mystery by hiding NPC rolls and keeping player rolls separate.

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Show Roll Formulas

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Dropdown | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Players only

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Controls who can see the formula breakdown of rolls (e.g., \"1d10 + 5 (Characteristic) + 3 (Skill)\").

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Options:

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Use case: Hide NPC capabilities by concealing their roll formulas.

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Show NPC Magic Details

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Dropdown | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Only results

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During magic contests against NPCs, controls how much information is revealed.

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Options:

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Use case:

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Fun Stress Dice

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Dropdown | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Players only

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Shows a special dialog when rolling a 1 on a stress die (before checking for explosion or botch).

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Options:

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Fun dialog features:

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Note: If enabled, GM stress dice that explode are rolled automatically to speed up play.

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Dramatic Pause After Rolling a One

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Slider | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: 2000 milliseconds\nRange: 0-5000 ms

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[Dice So Nice Integration]

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When the \"Fun Stress Die\" setting is disabled, adds a dramatic pause (in milliseconds) after rolling a 1 on a stress die.

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Requirements: Dice So Nice module must be installed and enabled

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Use case: Adds tension before revealing whether the roll explodes or botches, without the full fun dialog.

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Use Alternate Stress Die

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Checkbox | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Disabled

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Inverts the stress die mechanics to use an alternate system.

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Standard rules:

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Alternate rules:

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When exploding: Adds +10 instead of doubling the roll.

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Use case: Some house rules or non-standard campaigns use this alternative stress die system.

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⚠️ Warning: This fundamentally changes the probability distribution. Only use if you understand the mathematical implications.

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Calendar & Time

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Settings related to the saga's calendar and time tracking.

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Winter First

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Checkbox | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Disabled (Spring is first)

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Determines whether the first season of the year is Winter or Spring.

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Options:

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Season order when disabled: Spring → Summer → Autumn → Winter\nSeason order when enabled: Winter → Spring → Summer → Autumn

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⚠️ Important: Do not change this setting in the middle of a saga. It can cause confusion with existing seasonal activity records and dates.

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Use case: Some sagas prefer Winter as the first season to align with calendar year.

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Current Date

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Hidden Setting | World Setting

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Stores the current date in the saga (year, season, month, day).

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Default: Year 1220, Spring, March 20

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Not directly configurable: Use the Astrolabium (calendar tool) to change the date.

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Note: If Simple Calendar module is active, it may take precedence over this setting.

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Economy & Resources

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Settings for managing money and economic complexity.

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Money Management Level

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Dropdown | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: Don't bother with it

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Controls the level of detail for item prices and economic tracking.

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Options:

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Currency Name

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Text Field | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: \"Silver coins\"

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Name of the local currency used in your saga.

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Examples:

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Note: This is cosmetic and affects how currency is displayed.

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Currency Coefficient

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Number Field | World Setting | GM Only\nDefault: 240

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How many units of the local currency equal one Mythic Pound (the standard unit in Ars Magica).

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Standard conversions:

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Formula: Local currency amount ÷ Coefficient = Mythic Pounds

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Use case: Allows you to work in local currency while the system tracks values in the standard Mythic Pound.

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User Interface

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Settings that affect the user interface and interaction experience.

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Quick Delete

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Checkbox | Client Setting\nDefault: Enabled (asks for confirmation)

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Controls whether deletion of owned items requires confirmation.

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When enabled: Shows a confirmation dialog before deleting items from character sheets\nWhen disabled: Items delete immediately without confirmation

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Recommendation: Keep enabled to prevent accidental deletions.

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Advanced Settings

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Notify Missing Reference

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Hidden Checkbox | World Setting\nDefault: Enabled

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Whether to display notifications when the system can't find referenced compendium content.

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Not user-configurable: This is typically managed automatically by the system.

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When enabled: Shows warnings if a document references a compendium entry that doesn't exist (useful for troubleshooting).

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Clear User Cache

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Checkbox | Client Setting\nDefault: Enabled

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Resets the browser session data on the next refresh.

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Cached data includes:

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When to use:

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Effect: On next page refresh, all filters and folded sections reset to defaults. This is normal and clears the cache.

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Note: This setting automatically resets to enabled after clearing.

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Recommendations by Play Style

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New Saga Starting at 1220

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Established Saga

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Teaching/Learning Saga

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House Rules / Experimental

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Troubleshooting

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Setting Not Saving

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UI Acting Strange

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Dates Not Working

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Icons Not Changing

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Next Steps

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If you're following our recommended reading order, please move on to @UUID[JournalEntry.oDQsTk1akJApj1if.JournalEntryPage.SBzrbU0km9C5iqof]{Actors}

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For information about using the calendar system, see the Astrolabium section.

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For Active Effects and how they interact with settings, see @UUID[JournalEntry.6IQ8RULAQqwg8QhA.JournalEntryPage.UTLyPky6bwF4Mgjx]{Active effects}

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