Explaining the FoundryVTT Server

What is FoundryVTT?

Foundry Virtual Tabletop (FoundryVTT, Foundry, FVTT) is an application for hosting and playing TTRPGs remotely over the internet. All aspects of the game can be done within Foundry- creating characters, exploring maps, rolling dice, playing background music, and more. Additionally, much of the Foundry experience is automated, so very little math has to be done by the players. Kelek specifically runs on a dedicated server, so it is accessible even when the host is not online. It also has several modules to aid in automation and quality of life.

Hardware Requirements

Minimum Specifications

• Relatively modern computer running Windows 10 or 11, macOS Big Sur (or newer), or Linux operating systems, with support for 64-bit architecture.
• An integrated GPU to enable hardware acceleration.
• 8GB of RAM
• A monitor no smaller than 1366x768. At this minimum resolution many aspects of the UI will feel cramped.
• A modern web browser like Chrome, Firefox, Opera, or Edge with hardware acceleration enabled. (Safari is not a supported browser at this time).
  

Recommended Specifications

• Relatively modern computer running Windows 10 or 11, macOS Big Sur (or newer), or Linux operating systems with support for 64-bit architecture.
• A dedicated GPU which supports WebGL 2.0.
• 16GB of RAM
• A monitor with 1920x1080 or higher resolution.
• A mouse. You can use the software with a touchpad but the current software is designed for mouse and keyboard.
• Chrome or a Chromium-based browser provides an experience closest to the FVTT desktop application.
  

Navigating Foundry

The Home Page

The home page of Kelek on Foundry.

• Town Map: Opens the map of Onadbyr, which includes markers for the shops. To return to the home page, click the red arrow in the upper left corner.
• Character: Opens the character sheet of your selected character.
• Calendar: Coming soon.
• Wiki: Opens the Kelek wiki in a new tab.

To open the sidebar and full UI, click the left-facing arrow at the top right corner of the page.

Chat Messages

This is the tab you will spend 90% of your time on. It shows everything going on in the session, from text chat to attack rolls to spell effects.

Encounters

This tab shows the turn order, as well as the status effects of each combatant.

Actors

This tab shows a list of actors that you have access to/ownership of, organized into folders.

Items

This tab shows any items that Storytellers have shared with you, sorted into folders by Storyteller.

Playlists

In this tab you can view any tracks you have access to, view the currently playing track, and adjust the Playlists, Ambient, and Interface volumes.

Game Settings

This tab gives you access to all the adjustable settings in Foundry. For more information, see the Useful Keybinds and Useful Settings articles.

Related Pages

Useful Keybinds

Useful Settings

Modules and their Uses