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Originate - Cinematic Character Forge
Originate transforms the character creation process in Foundry VTT into a visual, cinematic experience. Designed specifically for Foundry VTT V13 and the DND5E system, it replaces the traditional "spreadsheet-style" setup with an immersive, step-by-step wizard.
Key Features
🎬 Cinematic Experience
Immersion begins before the first roll. Originate delivers a modern, high-fidelity interface that bridges the gap between mechanics and storytelling. With a focus on visual clarity and evocative aesthetics, it ensures your players aren't just building stats—they are stepping into your world.
🚀 Native DND5E Integration
Built on the robust DND5E 5.2+ Advancement system, Originate works out of the box. It reads data directly from your Compendium packs. If your items (Classes, Races, Backgrounds) are set up with standard Advancements, they will work automatically—no complex configuration required.
🎨 Visual Enhancement
Customizable Media: Set individual images or videos for every Class, Subclass, Race, and Background. Let your players fully immerse themselves in the atmosphere of your world.
PHB Integration: If you have the dnd-players-handbook module installed, Originate automatically maps high-quality art for all standard content without any manual setup.
🔰 Beginner Friendly
Follows the exact character creation flow of the Player's Handbook. Originate allows every newcomer to build their character simply and intuitively—just like playing Baldur's Gate. Say goodbye to being overwhelmed by spreadsheets and raw data.
📈 Beyond Creation: Full Level-Up Support
Originate is no longer just for new heroes. It now fully supports the Level-Up process! Whether your players are reaching Level 2 or Level 20, they can progress through a seamless, cinematic interface that handles all class advancements and stat increases with style.
🪄 Comprehensive Spell & Equipment Selection
The "spreadsheet struggle" is officially over.
Visual Spellbook: Browse and select spells through an intuitive, card-based gallery.
Gear Up: Choose starting equipment or manage inventory updates during level-ups
Automatic Integration: Just like races and classes, spells and items are pulled directly from your DND5E Compendiums, ensuring 100% compatibility with your existing library.
Credits & Attribution
The Kinemancer The stunning animated background assets featured in the preview images/videos are created by The Kinemancer.
Kin is an incredible animated art master. You can purchase his amazing work here: https://www.thekinemancer.com/
SRD Content The Class icons and text content shown in the demonstration are from the DND5E SRD, used under the MIT License.
⚠️ DISCLAIMER: The art assets (backgrounds and videos) shown in the promotional videos and screenshots are for demonstration purposes only. This module does not contain these proprietary art assets. You can customize the interface with your own assets or those purchased from artists like The Kinemancer.
FAQ
Q: Is the configuration process complicated?
A: Not at all! You just need to select your preferred Compendium packs and character creation method in the module settings. Pro tip: Make sure to complete the configuration first, otherwise the interface will appear blank as it requires an active data source to display content.
Q: What versions does this support?
A: Originate is built for Foundry VTT V13and requires the DND5E system version 5.2.2 or higher.
Q: Do I need to configure everything manually?
A: No. You only need to simply configure which Compendium Packs you want to use as data sources. Originate handles the rest.
Q: Do I have to use the PHB or default icons for images?
A: No, you don't. You can set individual images for every class, race, and background. However, if you do use the `dnd-players-handbook` module, you get instant art mapping without any manual setup.
Q: Is there anything currently unfinished or missing?
A: Y̶e̶s̶.̶ ̶C̶u̶r̶r̶e̶n̶t̶l̶y̶,̶ ̶O̶r̶i̶g̶i̶n̶a̶t̶e̶ ̶d̶o̶e̶s̶ ̶n̶o̶t̶ ̶s̶u̶p̶p̶o̶r̶t̶ ̶m̶u̶l̶t̶i̶c̶l̶a̶s̶s̶i̶n̶g̶,̶ ̶n̶o̶r̶ ̶d̶o̶e̶s̶ ̶i̶t̶ ̶a̶p̶p̶e̶a̶r̶ ̶d̶u̶r̶i̶n̶g̶ ̶l̶e̶v̶e̶l̶-̶u̶p̶s̶ ̶(̶i̶t̶'̶s̶ ̶f̶o̶r̶ ̶i̶n̶i̶t̶i̶a̶l̶ ̶c̶r̶e̶a̶t̶i̶o̶n̶ ̶o̶n̶l̶y̶)̶.̶ ̶I̶ ̶b̶e̶l̶i̶e̶v̶e̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶s̶e̶ ̶f̶e̶a̶t̶u̶r̶e̶s̶ ̶w̶i̶l̶l̶ ̶b̶e̶ ̶a̶d̶d̶r̶e̶s̶s̶e̶d̶ ̶i̶n̶ ̶t̶h̶e̶ ̶n̶e̶a̶r̶ ̶f̶u̶t̶u̶r̶e̶
After a period of updates, we are excited to launch the first "upgrade" version! The only feature not yet ready is the part-time function, but it will be coming soon!
Q: Does it support Homebrew content?
A: Absolutely. As long as your homebrew items use the standard DND5E Advancement system, Originate will display them correctly.
Q: Where do I report bugs?
A: You can report bugs on my Discord server issue tracker.
Thank you for your support!