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Token Setup Modal

The Token Setup Modal is where you configure maps, place tokens, and prepare encounters.

Token Setup Modal

Opening Token Setup

Click the Place Tokens button on a map card in the Module Prep View to open Token Setup.

Layout

Token Palette (Left)

Tools for adding content to the map:

Module Monsters (appears when monsters have been added)

  • Quick-select buttons for monsters already in the module
  • Shows name, encounter tag, and quantity

Monster

  • Search D&D 5e monsters by name
  • Shows CR and source book
  • Click to select, then click map to place

NPC

  • Add NPC tokens
  • Select from module NPCs

Trap

  • Place trap markers at grid positions
  • Optionally link a catalog trap (search by name) — the marker takes the trap’s name
  • Trap records store name, description, trigger/effect descriptions, detection DC, triggered state, and player visibility

Marker

  • Place point-of-interest (POI) markers at grid positions
  • POI records store name, description, icon, color, and player visibility

Light Sources

  • Torch (20 ft bright / 40 ft dim)
  • Lantern (30 ft bright / 60 ft dim)
  • Candle (5 ft bright / 10 ft dim)

Map Canvas (Center)

The main map display:

  • Grid Overlay - Aligned to map squares
  • Placed Tokens - All tokens on this map
  • Trap/POI Markers - Drag to move; right-click for actions (visibility, trigger/reset for traps, edit for POIs, delete)
  • Zoom Controls - Adjust view
  • Pan - Click and drag to move

Placed Content (Right)

All placed content:

Tokens

  • List of all placed tokens
  • Click to select on map
  • Delete with × button

Light Sources

  • All placed lights
  • Lit/Unlit toggle
  • Delete with × button

Traps

  • Shows name, DC (if set), and triggered state
  • Vis/Hid toggle for player visibility
  • Delete with × button

Points of Interest

  • Shows name and icon type
  • Edit, Vis/Hid toggle, and delete buttons

Canvas Controls

Located above the map:

  • Zoom - +/- buttons and percentage
  • Reset - Fit map to view

Token Options

When placing tokens:

OptionDescription
SizeTiny, Small, Medium, Large, Huge, Gargantuan
ColorBorder color for identification
VisibleWhether players can see this token

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