RagNarok's Rúnar: In-Character Private & Group Chat
Tired of player whispers and in-character conversations getting lost in the main chat log? RagNarok's Rúnar provides a complete, immersive, and persistent chat system that lives entirely outside the standard chat box.
Inspired by the need for truly private communication, this module allows your players to exchange secret notes, hold party-only discussions in "Althings" (group chats), and keep deep roleplay moments separate from dice rolls and system messages. The entire system features a unique, immersive UI to help maintain the atmosphere of your game world.
## Features
For Everyone
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True Private Messaging: Open a dedicated, one-on-one chat window with any other online player directly from the player list. Conversations are kept for the duration of the session.
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Persistent Group Chats (Althings): Create named group chats with select members. The chat history is saved within the world, so conversations and plans are never lost between sessions.
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Clean, Themed Interface: All windows feature a unique, dark theme that helps separate your roleplay from the standard Foundry UI.
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Customizable Sound Notifications: Get a distinct audio alert for new messages, with client-side settings to change the sound file and volume to your preference.
For the Game Master
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Total Oversight & Management: GMs can view and manage all "Althings" (group chats) in the world through a dedicated management window.
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Powerful Tools: Easily create new groups and assign members on the fly.
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Export Chat Logs: Select and export the complete history of any group chat to a
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Delete Groups: Clean up old or no-longer-needed group chats with the click of a button.
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Player-Respecting Permissions: The module is designed so that players can only see and interact with the group chats they are members of, while the GM has full access.
## How to Use
Once the module is installed and enabled, new controls will appear above the player list on the right-hand sidebar.
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Click the <i class="fas fa-users"></i> icon to open the Althing (Group) Manager. From there, you can create new groups or open existing ones.
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To start a private chat, simply right-click a player's name in the player list and choose the option to start a Rúnar chat.
## Installation
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In Foundry VTT, go to the Add-on Modules tab in the Configuration and Setup screen.
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Click Install Module.
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In the Manifest URL field, paste the following link:
[YOUR-MANIFEST-LINK-HERE] -
Click Install and wait for the installation to complete.
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Enable the module in your game world's settings.
## Support
This module was a labor of love, and I hope it enhances your games. For questions, suggestions, or support, you can reach out to me, Odinn, using the contact information in the module manifest.