Version 11.5 - Intermezzo

Before beginning work on Version 12, we plan a slight deviation from our normal development process. The process (both good and bad) of updating to Version 11 has given us more feedback highlighting ways that we can make this process smoother and safer for users. We are going to work on an iteration of the Foundry VTT software represents an intermediate update between Version 11 and Version 12, "V11.5", if you will. This update will invest into two features:

Pre-update Compatibility Check

We will expand and enhance the software update check with a utility that examines your currently installed game systems and modules and provides a list of their compatibility status with the updated software version that you are considering to install. This will allow users to understand - before downloading an update - what the compatibility of their systems and modules will be. This interface will differentiate between packages which are:

1. Already compatible w

Every so often we see a surge in users caught unaware by a particular difficulty related to the use of automated backup and sync services such as Dropbox, Google Drive, OneDrive, iCloud and more.

We would like to take this time to reiterate to @everyone that we do not support the use of these kinds of services for storing your user data, and that doing so can and will result in corrupted database files.

Why shouldn't I use a sync service?

Storing your data via automated backup or sync services can result in database corruption in cases where the files are being read or written when the sync service operates, and may periodically replace lock files that Foundry VTT uses to prevent additional instances of Foundry VTT from accessing the same data at the same time.

We hope this helps clarify some issues for users about backup services, and prevents some user data loss in the future!

For more information and a deeper explanation including how to use these services responsibly

To help new FoundryVTT users better orient themselves, this post is a short guide to:

1. The FoundryVTT ecosystem;
2. Where to look for help and information;
3. How to help others help you!

1. The Foundry ecosystem is split into several communities:

• The official FoundryVTT Discord server - operated by Foundry staff and hand-picked moderators, this server is the official gathering spot for Foundry users.
• /c/FoundryVTT - you are here! This instance is run by Foundry users for Foundry users.
• Foundry Hub - A fansite with easily searchable module database, articles on Foundry and more!
• /r/FoundryVTT - The FoundryVTT community on Reddit.
• A number of smaller subcommunities, mostly on Discord.

2. The main sources of information for new users are:

• Foundry official Knowledge Base - docume

Please take all discussion to https://lemmy.ml/c/foundryvtt

Thanks!

We wanted to establish a Lemmy instance as an alternative to the subreddit. (Thanks FΛПG for getting this setup!)

However we really don't want to fracture the community any more than is necessary. We will likely be trying to consolidate other Lemmy/KBIN instances where possible to make things more streamlined for users trying to convert over.

If you notice any other instances, please encourage (not harass) them to reach out to us. Or, if they'd like, they can lock their instance and redirect traffic here.

Welcome aboard!