As I've transcribed 14 modules into Fantasy Grounds (including creating my own tokens) and the recent update in Fantasy Grounds version 2.8 to include pathfinder friendly character sheets and NPC statblocks. (Yayness!)
I'd say there's about 15-20 hours of work to copy everything over, with useful hotlinking, image sizing, token creation - based on the latest one I've done - The Brinewall Legacy. Playing online, I get about 30-40 hours per chapter. So it's an alright deal.
I'm wondering if Paizo plans to make any AP modules available for FG? It would be nice to either save myself from doing it - or contibute, so the work doesn't have to be done again.
Previously I've done Rise of the Runelords, Kingmaker (both used now). I've done Carrion Crown 1, and at the moment I'm finishing up on Jade Regent 1.
Hi,
I just purchased fantasy grounds in hopes that I would be able to run Jade Regent with my players when some leave for other parts of the state. Unfortunately there is not a module for Jade regent available on the official website. I am incredibly new to FG, but does the post you made imply that you were able to create the entire first part of the Jade Regent adventure path in Fantasy Grounds?
Previously I've done Rise of the Runelords, Kingmaker (both used now). I've done Carrion Crown 1, and at the moment I'm finishing up on Jade Regent 1.Thank you for your time, and sorry if this is a stupid question.
Holy thread necromancy, Batman!
Anyway, I can probably answer this question. I ran about half of Curse of the Crimson Throne in Fantasy Grounds before Pathfinder got licensed and they started releasing the pre-loaded modules.
Basically, you have to transcribe the AP into Fantasy Grounds. You can copy and paste text and images from the AP PDF. So, you can place things like handouts, maps, and character portraits in your image folders to use as tokens/maps and share with players. You'll have to transcribe the monster and NPC stats into Fantasy Grounds as NPC statblocks. I think there might be some sort of import tool for this that works on the PFSRD statblocks? You'll have to create parcels of loot and XP to distribute to the party based on what's in the book.
This is basically what the purchasable modules do, it just saves a ton of time to have all the busywork out of the way.
Check out the Fantasy Grounds forums and wiki if you have questions about any of its features.