Shadowrun 5e Aid Helpers

Release Notes v0.1.0

Released: 2026-08-10
Foundry VTT: v13 - v14
Author: shadows_plays

Changelog & Notes

Initial public release of Shadowrun 5e Aid Helpers, bringing modernized ApplicationV2 play aids, automated roll calculations, interactive vehicle chase tracking, and GM assistant tools to Foundry VTT (v13 & v14).

🚗 Vehicle Chase Manager (ApplicationV2)

  • Multi-Tab Chase Manager: GMs can run and monitor multiple simultaneous vehicle chases with dedicated tabs and an interactive + New Chase launcher.
  • Canvas Token Picker: Click-to-assign Pursuer and Evader drivers directly from canvas tokens (controlToken / targetToken hooks).
  • Interactive Cyberpunk Range Track:
  • Horizontal left-to-right range track displaying all 4 SR5 distance categories (Kurz, Mittel, Lang, Maximal).
  • Distinct visual carets: Dark Grey Caret for Initial Start position, Glowing Cyan Caret for active position, and Red Target Crosshairs for Pursuer's Goal distance.
  • Node circles remain standard dark gold-bordered circles.
  • SR5 Core Rules Terrain Limits:
  • Geschwindigkeit [Speed] Mode (Frei / Highway / Open Sky): 0–10m, 11–50m, 51–150m, 151–300m.
  • Handling Mode (Eng / City Streets / Canyons): 0–5m, 6–20m, 21–80m, 81–150m.
  • Directional Movement Physics:
  • Pursuer net hits move the distance towards Pursuer's Target Goal.
  • Evader net hits move the distance in the opposite direction away from the Pursuer's goal.
  • Special Vehicle Actions:
  • Rammen (Ramming): Calculates collision damage ($\text{Attacker Body} + \text{Net Hits}$) and self-damage ($\lceil \text{Attacker Body} / 2 \rceil$). Automatically applies physical damage directly to token condition monitors with GM chat card controls.
  • Schneiden (Cut Off): Triggers immediate defender Crash Avoidance Test (Unfall vermeiden) threshold check.
  • Player Live Viewer & Real-Time Socket Sync:
  • Auto-opens a live left-to-right tracking app for player clients when a chase begins.
  • Broadcasts turn updates and close events over Foundry sockets in real time.
  • GM resolution note is hidden from players until the goal distance or escape is reached.
  • Re-opens active chases automatically on page reload or player login.

🛠️ GM Assistant Tools & Background Calculators

  • Grenade Scatter: Automated scatter direction (1d6) and distance calculations based on net hits and weapon type.
  • Cyberware Scanner: Automated scanner success threshold checks and detection tables.
  • Detect Enemies: Perception vs Hiding oppose test calculator.
  • Party Perception: Quick passive/active perception test aggregator for GM.
  • SIN Checker: Fake SIN verification rating check against scanner rating.
  • Downtime Planner: Time and lifestyle cost math for downtime activities.
  • Gear Procurement & Fencing: Availability test math, markup rates, and delivery time estimations.
  • Addiction & Healing Tests: Willpower + Logic / Body + Willpower recovery calculations.

🎨 Design System & Theme Engine

  • Central Theme Variables (src/styles/variables.css): Full support for both .theme-dark and .theme-light matching Foundry VTT color schemes.
  • ThemeService Integration: Dynamic theme detection across all ApplicationV2 windows, dialogs, and floating controls.
  • Dark Cyberpunk Chat Cards: Protected .sr5-aid-card styling ensuring chat log messages remain dark and authentic to Shadowrun 5e without light theme interference.
  • Floating Button Displayer: Dynamic action button bar anchored above #players.