Shadowrun 5e Aid Helpers

Release Notes v0.2.0

Released: 2026-09-28
Foundry VTT: v13 - v14
Author: shadows_plays

Changelog & Notes

Major feature release adding the Chunky Salsa Calculator raytraced blast propagation simulator, an embedded Skillsoft Manager for skilljacks and skillwires, and the HK XM30 Modular Weapon System.

💥 Chunky Salsa Calculator (ApplicationV2)

  • Interactive Explosion Simulator: Dedicated ApplicationV2 window for simulating detonations, grenade blasts, and rocket impacts directly on the active Foundry canvas.
  • Two Calculation Modes:
  • Standard SR5 Chunky Salsa: Raytraces reflection paths bouncing off structural walls, floors, and ceilings; breaches and destroys barriers based on Barrier Structure and Armor.
  • Real Chunky Salsa Model (Physics & Shockwaves): Converts starting DV or TNT explosive mass into peak incident kPa pressure; calculates pressure wave arrival groups, duration multipliers, net impulse, and horizontal token throwing distance/velocity.
  • Live Canvas & Token Interactions:
  • Automatically applies status effects based on damage: knocks tokens Prone, applies Temporarily Deafened, or inflicts Deaf — Ruptured Eardrums (actors with Cyberears are protected).
  • Moves thrown tokens across the canvas along blast vectors until clear or stopped by standing walls.
  • Destroys and removes breached scene wall segments automatically.
  • Click-to-Locate: Clicking any token row in the live results list or chat card automatically centers the camera and pings the token on the scene.
  • Themed Chat Cards: One-click "Post to Chat" outputs a detailed blast report with damaged actors, distance, damage split, and shockwave impulse metrics.

💾 Skillsoft Manager

  • Cyberware Sheet Integration: Injects a clean management panel directly into Skilljack item sheets.
  • Automatic Capacity Auditing: Enforces running soft ratings against skilljack capacity ($\text{Rating} \times 2$, or $\text{Rating} \times 3$ with wireless bonus enabled).
  • Soft Types & Storage: Add, edit, run, and stop Activesofts, Knowsofts, and Linguasofts as Free Actions.
  • SR5 Test Integration & Edge Protection:
  • Software tests dynamically modify action pools with soft ratings and link to mental attributes (Logic/Intuition).
  • Strictly prevents Edge use (Push the Limit and Second Chance) on software-driven rolls according to SR5 rules.
  • Hardware Checks: Verifies installed Skillwires ratings, handles wireless bonuses, and alerts if incompatible Reflex Recorder bioware is installed.

🔫 HK XM30 Modular Weapon Controls

  • Weapon Sheet Panel: Adds modular controls directly to HK XM30 weapon sheets.
  • Dynamic Configuration Switching: Reconfigure between Assault Rifle, Carbine, Sniper Rifle, and Light Machine Gun (LMG) with accurate SR5 weapon profiles, ranges, recoil, and firing modes.
  • Underbarrel Attachments: Mount, inspect, and fire integrated Underbarrel Shotguns or Underbarrel Grenade Launchers.
  • Dual Ammunition Feeds: Separately tracks and preserves loaded ammunition and spare clips between Standard and Secondary feeds.
  • Grenade Profile Loader: Load any inventory or compendium grenade profile directly into the grenade launcher with custom loaded round counts.
  • Bipod Deployment: Toggle deployed bipod for +2 Recoil Compensation on Sniper and LMG configurations.
  • Reconfiguration Roll: Roll Automatics / Armorer + Agility (5, 1 minute) Extended Tests directly from the weapon panel.

⚡ Macro Provisioning & Automation

  • Launcher & Tool Macros: World settings to automatically create and update hotbar macros for the module launcher and every individual play aid tool in a dedicated macro folder.
  • Hotbar Ready: Drag or run individual tools directly from the macro bar.