Table Tags adds simple and powerful table tags to the 5E ruleset.

You can call any Fantasy Grounds table directly from an effect label using tags such as:

Depending on the syntax, the tag will either be replaced by a random result or prompt a manual selection.

• In-effect randomization: roll on FGU tables directly from effects
• Manual selection: choose a result at runtime using `; ?`
• Flexible syntax: supports `( )` and `[ ]`
• Column selection: by index or column label
• Recursive resolution: tables can call other tables
• NPC / CT safe: `( )` syntax avoids `[EFF:]` conflicts

What it does

Whenever an effect string is evaluated (for example when added to the Combat Tracker), the extension:

1. **Scans for table tags** in the text:

   - `TableName`

   - `TableName;Column`

2. **Resolves the table** using the standard FGU tables:

   - Uses the table named `TableName`

   - Selects the correct **result column** based on what you put after `;`

3. **Manual selection**

   - If `; ?` is present, a dialog pops up

   - The player or GM chooses the result

4. **Replaces the tag with the result**:

   - Random result for standard tags

   - User-selected result for manual tags

   - Recursive resolution if results contain additional tags

You can combine Random Table Tags with other automation (BCEG, advanced effect managers, etc.) to build very dynamic and reusable effects.

Tag Syntax

#Random Table Tags supports the following forms:

- [TableName] or (TableName)

  → Roll on *TableName*, use **column 1** by default

- [TableName;N] or (TableName;N)

  → Roll on *TableName*, use **column N** (e.g. `;1`, `;2`, `;3`, …)

- [TableName;ColumnLabel] or (TableName;ColumnLabel)

  → Roll on *TableName*, use the column whose header/label matches `ColumnLabel`  

  (match is case‑insensitive and ignores leading/trailing spaces)

# Manual Resolution (User Selection)

- `[TableName;?]` or `(TableName;?)`

- [TableName;N;?] or (TableName;N;?)

- [TableName;ColumnLabel;?] or (TableName;ColumnLabel;?)

→ Opens a selection window allowing the user to pick a result manually

Example:

• TableName = [Random SDC]

Effect to use : "Radom SDC save; [Random SDC;Result]; SAVEADD: prone"

This lets you vary save DCs or effects each time the effect is applied.