edem has updated this extension for FG v3.3.0 compatibility - get it here:https://www.fantasygrounds.com/forum..l=1#post336587
Greetings!
After playing a couple 5e games through Fantasy Grounds, I found one thing I really wanted was greater ability to customize effect application.
Effects in the 5e ruleset already support an 'Effect Target', which limits the scope of when they take effect. For example, if one player gets a damage bonus against a particular NPC, you can add the effect 'DMG:2' to the player, and then set the Effect Target. The effect 'DMG:2' on the player would make him deal an additional 2 damage to all creatures, whereas setting the Effect Target makes him deal an addional 2 damage only against the chosen Effect Targets.
The EffectTarget is an excellent feature, but setting it is a bit of a pain. Currently, you can set the effect target by either shift-dragging the effect to the target, or by applying the effect, then using the effect target button in the combat tracker. I wanted to create an easier way to handle most uses.
Effect Targeting Enhancement (Extension)
The Effect Targeting Enhancement creates an additional setting for Effects in the 'Spell/Ability Effect' window. With these settings, you have the option of automatically setting the Effect Target of an effect to be yourself, your targets, or none (current and default behavior).
Here is an example using the spell Hex:
HexExample.png
Now, to apply the Hex effect on your current target, all you have to do is trigger the effect.
With this modification, there are often multiple ways of achieving the same result (essentially a Push or a Pull). Let's say you had an ability where you dealt reduced damage to allies (Presumably AoEs, but maybe the Barbarian needs to sustain his rage..):
ReduceCollateralExamples.PNG
The first applies an effect to your targets, with you as the effect target, granting them resistance to the attack. Thus, incoming damage, for them, is reduced.
The second applies the effect to yourself, with your targets as the effect target, and decreases all damage by 5. Thus, outgoing damage, for you, is reduced.
Effect Targeting works with many (but not all) effect elements. Check the wiki for more details on which modifiers currently function properly.
I've attached a sample character with example effects, showcasing the extension.
Please post any issues you have here, and I will try to address them.
v0.3 - Effect Targeting Enhancement is now compatible with the 5E Player Effect Removal Extension
v0.5 - Effect Targeting Enhancement is now compatible with the Fantasy Grounds v3.1.5
Current Version: v0.5
Compatible with FG: v3.1.5
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Do not use the attached old extension This is provided purely for reference as the original author is not updating this now.