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5E Story Import Tool

by Bokeelia

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Description

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This extension enables the bulk import of story entries into Fantasy Grounds, using structured chapter formatting, list recognition, and advanced table handling.


How It Works:
• Each entry must begin with a chapter reference in this format: XX.XX Title.
• All lines that follow (until the next chapter line) are included in that entry.
• Paragraphs are created from normal lines of text.
• Bullet lists are created using the • symbol at the beginning of a line.
• Tables are added using the format: Table: Number Title
  ◦ Example: Table: 51 Crystal Nexus Effects
  ◦ Tables must have a header row followed by data rows.
  ◦ Columns can be separated using tabs or two or more spaces.
• After import, you must right-click each story entry and select “Clean Up Text” to apply markup formatting.


Item Table Importing:
• If a table includes “(Items)” in its title—like Table: 54 Sentinel Weapons (Items)—each row will also be imported as a separate item in your Items list.
• Current item import supports:
  ◦ Name
  ◦ Cost
  ◦ Weight
  ◦ Description
  ◦ DM Only notes
• Note: Fields like AC or weapon damage are not currently included but are planned for a future release.


Image Link Detection:
• You may now include image links that will auto-insert as clickable buttons inside your story entries.
• Image records must already be imported into the campaign’s Images window.
• Supported trigger formats (each on its own line):
  ◦ IMAGE: Airship Deck
  ◦ Airship Deck.jpg
  ◦ Moon Ritual.png
• The importer will automatically detect the image name, match it to a sanitized record ID, and insert a proper Fantasy Grounds image link:
  ◦ Example result: a clickable link labeled “Airship Deck” that opens the image window.
• Display names are matched loosely—apostrophes, casing, and spacing are normalized automatically.


Planned Future Support (if feasible):
• Rollable tables
• NPC entries
• Classes
• Races (Species)
• Backgrounds (Kits)
• Skills
• Spells


Vision for This Tool:
This tool is designed to allow you to take an entire book exported into Notepad++, make necessary edits, and paste the content into the importer—automating 90% of the conversion process.

As this extension expands on functionality, the price will increase.
If you have any feedback or issues, feel free to reach out to me on Discord: ClewDM#1008



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