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Mr. Johnson: /* Multiply */

2026-01-15T22:04:26Z

Multiply

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	====Multiply====		====Multiply====
	{{Whitebox\|Speed Freaks\|float=right\|width=~~400px~~}}		{{Whitebox\|Speed Freaks\|float=right\|width=650px}}
	Like '''Add''' (below), there is very little reason to use '''Multiply'''. It does properly function with some value elements like {{Code\|.base}}, but there are few places in the game rules where this is desirable. Use with caution, if at all.		Like '''Add''' (below), there is very little reason to use '''Multiply'''. It does properly function with some value elements like {{Code\|.base}}, but there are few places in the game rules where this is desirable. Use with caution, if at all.

Mr. Johnson: /* Multiply */

2026-01-15T22:03:51Z

Multiply

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	====Multiply====		====Multiply====
	{{Whitebox\|Speed Freaks\|float=~~left~~\|width=400px}}		{{Whitebox\|Speed Freaks\|float=right\|width=400px}}
	Like '''Add''' (below), there is very little reason to use '''Multiply'''. It does properly function with some value elements like {{Code\|.base}}, but there are few places in the game rules where this is desirable. Use with caution, if at all.		Like '''Add''' (below), there is very little reason to use '''Multiply'''. It does properly function with some value elements like {{Code\|.base}}, but there are few places in the game rules where this is desirable. Use with caution, if at all.

Mr. Johnson: /* Targeted Actor */

2026-01-15T19:56:33Z

Targeted Actor

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	===Targeted Actor===		===Targeted Actor===
	Instead of applying to the Actor where the Effect is activated, the changes are applied to the Actor the ~~player currently has Targeted. See the [[Weapon Workflow]] for how to Target a token and an example of what it looks like~~.		Instead of applying to the Actor where the Effect is activated, the changes are applied to the Actor who makes the Resistance Test.

	===Test===		===Test===

Mr. Johnson: /* Modify */

2026-01-15T13:43:24Z

Modify

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	'''Modify''' is the "custom" mode for the SR5 system. This mode will either add a modifier to a value or add directly to it if a modifier can't be applied. Select this mode unless you've determined a specific reason one of the other modes is more appropriate.		'''Modify''' is the "custom" mode for the SR5 system. This mode will either add a modifier to a value or add directly to it if a modifier can't be applied. Select this mode unless you've determined a specific reason one of the other modes is more appropriate.

	If the value has a {{Code\|.mod}} value, it technically doesn't matter if a general value as a whole or any of it's fields are choosen (such as {{Code\|.value}}, {{Code\|.base}}, {{Code\|.mod}} or {{Code\|.temp}}). Modify mode will always act on the base node (such as {{Code\|~~syste~~.attributes.willpower}}) — specifying other fields at the same level as {{Code\|.mod}} will be ignored. If the value choosen includes a {{Code\|.mod}} field the system will display the effect in the calculation hover tip, where available.		If the value has a {{Code\|.mod}} value, it technically doesn't matter if a general value as a whole or any of it's fields are choosen (such as {{Code\|.value}}, {{Code\|.base}}, {{Code\|.mod}} or {{Code\|.temp}}). Modify mode will always act on the base node (such as {{Code\|system.attributes.willpower}}) — specifying other fields at the same level as {{Code\|.mod}} will be ignored. If the value choosen includes a {{Code\|.mod}} field the system will display the effect in the calculation hover tip, where available.

	If the value doesn't include a {{Code\|.mod}} node the Modify mode it will fall back to using the Add mode.		If the value doesn't include a {{Code\|.mod}} node the Modify mode it will fall back to using the Add mode.

Mr. Johnson: /* Details Tab */

2025-11-18T16:17:18Z

Details Tab

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	* {{Anchor\|Effect Origin}} is a display-only field that appears on Actor-specific Effects.{{Explain\|I'm not sure how it's useful information to the vast majority of end users. It probably shouldn't appear at all.}}		* {{Anchor\|Effect Origin}} is a display-only field that appears on Actor-specific Effects.{{Explain\|I'm not sure how it's useful information to the vast majority of end users. It probably shouldn't appear at all.}}
	* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the Effect requires the corresponding Item to have it's "Wireless" checkbox enabled.		* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the Effect requires the corresponding Item to have it's "Wireless" checkbox enabled.
	* {{Anchor\|Apply for ~~wireless active~~ only}} controls whether the effect requires the corresponding Item to be ~~equiped~~ on the Actor's Gear Tab for the effect to be applied.		* {{Anchor\|Apply for equiped item only}} controls whether the effect requires the corresponding Item to be equipped on the Actor's Gear Tab for the effect to be applied.
	Note that the last two options only appear on Active Effects created inside an {{Category\|Item}}; Active Effects attached directly to the Actor can't be "equipped" and don't have a "wireless" state to monitor.		Note that the last two options only appear on Active Effects created inside an {{Category\|Item}}; Active Effects attached directly to the Actor can't be "equipped" and don't have a "wireless" state to monitor.

Mr. Johnson: /* Apply-To Tab */

2025-11-18T15:57:41Z

Apply-To Tab

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	===Test Via Item===		===Test Via Item===
	Selecting this option will only apply the contents of the Effects Tab to Tests specifically triggered from the Item the Active Effect is embedded in, e.g. a [[Medkit#Medkit in Autonomous Mode\|medkit in autonomous mode]].		Selecting this option will only apply the contents of the Effects Tab to Tests specifically triggered from the Item the Active Effect is embedded in, e.g. a [[Medkit#Medkit in Autonomous Mode\|medkit in autonomous mode]].
			{{Whitebox\|Actor vs. Test\|float=none}}
	===Modifier===		===Modifier===
	The '''Modifier Mode''' interacts with [[Situational Modifiers]] dialog to control the penalties applied to the character. Specifically, it covers the Environmental Modifiers in {{source\|sr5\|173-175}}. The other modifiers in that section of the text (such as Range and Recoil) are handled via [[Weapon Workflow]].		The '''Modifier Mode''' interacts with [[Situational Modifiers]] dialog to control the penalties applied to the character. Specifically, it covers the Environmental Modifiers in {{source\|sr5\|173-175}}. The other modifiers in that section of the text (such as Range and Recoil) are handled via [[Weapon Workflow]].

Mr. Johnson: /* Effects Tab */

2025-11-16T16:11:49Z

Effects Tab

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	If {{Here\|Apply-To}} is set to {{Code\|Modifier}}, this option does not appear.		If {{Here\|Apply-To}} is set to {{Code\|Modifier}}, this option does not appear.
	====Modify====		====Modify====
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-effect-mod-sample.webp\|Active Effect using Modify\|f=11.315\|s=0.17.1\|width=350px}}		{{Imagebox\|sr5-effect-mod-sample.webp\|Active Effect using Modify\|f=11.315\|s=0.17.1\|width=350px\|float=left}}
	'''Modify''' is the "custom" mode for the SR5 system. This mode will either add a modifier to a value or add directly to it if a modifier can't be applied. Select this mode unless you've determined a specific reason one of the other modes is more appropriate.		'''Modify''' is the "custom" mode for the SR5 system. This mode will either add a modifier to a value or add directly to it if a modifier can't be applied. Select this mode unless you've determined a specific reason one of the other modes is more appropriate.

Mr. Johnson: /* Details Tab */

2025-10-26T03:22:07Z

Details Tab

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	* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the Effect requires the corresponding Item to have it's "Wireless" checkbox enabled.		* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the Effect requires the corresponding Item to have it's "Wireless" checkbox enabled.
	* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the effect requires the corresponding Item to be equiped on the Actor's Gear Tab for the effect to be applied.		* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the effect requires the corresponding Item to be equiped on the Actor's Gear Tab for the effect to be applied.
			Note that the last two options only appear on Active Effects created inside an {{Category\|Item}}; Active Effects attached directly to the Actor can't be "equipped" and don't have a "wireless" state to monitor.

	==Apply-To Tab==		==Apply-To Tab==

Mr. Johnson at 18:25, 8 October 2025

2025-10-08T18:25:06Z

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	~~{{Needs Improvement\|This article is currently a work in progress.}}~~[[Category:Content]]		[[Category:Content]]
			The system implements '''Active Effects''' as they're used in other systems like DnD5e, with extended capabilities specific to SR5's needs. Active Effects allow you to change an {{Category\|Actor}}'s values dynamically with easily toggleable options. You can add an Active Effect to an Actor by either:
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-actor-effects.webp\|Character Actor Sheet Effects Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right\|width=390px}}		{{Imagebox\|sr5-actor-effects.webp\|Character Actor Sheet Effects Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right\|width=390px}}
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-item-equipment-effect.webp\|Equipment Item Effect Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.24.3\|float=right\|width=390px}}		{{Imagebox\|sr5-item-equipment-effect.webp\|Equipment Item Effect Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.24.3\|float=right\|width=390px}}
	{{Whitebox\|Helpful Modules\|The [https://foundryvtt.com/packages/autocomplete-inline-properties Autocomplete Inline Properties] module is highly recommended. It integrates directly with the Active Effect editor window, and eases identifying data fields and their corresponding values. It helps greatly with traversal of the data structures.\|float=none\|width=calc(100% - 440px)}}
	The system implements '''Active Effects''' as they're used in other systems like DnD5e, with extended capabilities specific to SR5's needs. Active Effects allow you to change an {{Category\|Actor}}'s values dynamically with easily toggleable options. You can add an Active Effect to an Actor by either:
	* Creating it directly on the {{Tab\|Actor\|Effects}} by clicking {{Code\|+ Add}}. They will show up in the "Effects" category on the actor (the example to the right doesn't currently have any Actor-specific effects).		* Creating it directly on the {{Tab\|Actor\|Effects}} by clicking {{Code\|+ Add}}. They will show up in the "Effects" category on the actor (the example to the right doesn't currently have any Actor-specific effects).
	* Creating an {{Category\|Item}} that supports Active Effects, adding it there, then giving the Actor the Item. They will show up in the "Item Effects" category.		* Creating an {{Category\|Item}} that supports Active Effects, adding it there, then giving the Actor the Item. They will show up in the "Item Effects" category.
	Regardless of where the effect is created, it is configured via fundamentally same interface. There are also a small number of {{Category\|Active Effect Example}}s available.		Regardless of where the effect is created, it is configured via fundamentally same interface. There are also a small number of {{Category\|Active Effect Example}}s available.
			{{Whitebox\|Helpful Modules\|The [https://foundryvtt.com/packages/autocomplete-inline-properties Autocomplete Inline Properties] module is highly recommended. It integrates directly with the Active Effect editor window, and eases identifying data fields and their corresponding values. It helps greatly with traversal of the data structures.\|float=none\|width=calc(100% - 440px)}}
	==Details Tab==		==Details Tab==
	{{Imagebox\|fvtt-active-effect-details.webp\|Active Effect Details Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right}}		{{Imagebox\|fvtt-active-effect-details.webp\|Active Effect Details Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right}}

Mr. Johnson: /* Test Data Structure */

2025-10-08T18:23:33Z

Test Data Structure

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	Some of the visible options are used internally or can't be usefully modified via Active Effects. Don't use them.		Some of the visible options are used internally or can't be usefully modified via Active Effects. Don't use them.
	<div style="columns:3;">		<div style="columns: 3 auto;">
	* {{Code\|data.modifiers}}		* {{Code\|data.modifiers}}
	* {{Code\|data.values}}		* {{Code\|data.values}}

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	* {{Anchor\|Effect Origin}} is a display-only field that appears on Actor-specific Effects.{{Explain\|I'm not sure how it's useful information to the vast majority of end users. It probably shouldn't appear at all.}}		* {{Anchor\|Effect Origin}} is a display-only field that appears on Actor-specific Effects.{{Explain\|I'm not sure how it's useful information to the vast majority of end users. It probably shouldn't appear at all.}}
	* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the Effect requires the corresponding Item to have it's "Wireless" checkbox enabled.		* {{Anchor\|Apply for wireless active only}} controls whether the Effect requires the corresponding Item to have it's "Wireless" checkbox enabled.
	* {{Anchor\|Apply for ~~wireless active~~ only}} controls whether the effect requires the corresponding Item to be ~~equiped~~ on the Actor's Gear Tab for the effect to be applied.		* {{Anchor\|Apply for equiped item only}} controls whether the effect requires the corresponding Item to be equipped on the Actor's Gear Tab for the effect to be applied.
	Note that the last two options only appear on Active Effects created inside an {{Category\|Item}}; Active Effects attached directly to the Actor can't be "equipped" and don't have a "wireless" state to monitor.		Note that the last two options only appear on Active Effects created inside an {{Category\|Item}}; Active Effects attached directly to the Actor can't be "equipped" and don't have a "wireless" state to monitor.

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	~~{{Needs Improvement\|This article is currently a work in progress.}}~~[[Category:Content]]		[[Category:Content]]
			The system implements '''Active Effects''' as they're used in other systems like DnD5e, with extended capabilities specific to SR5's needs. Active Effects allow you to change an {{Category\|Actor}}'s values dynamically with easily toggleable options. You can add an Active Effect to an Actor by either:
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-actor-effects.webp\|Character Actor Sheet Effects Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right\|width=390px}}		{{Imagebox\|sr5-actor-effects.webp\|Character Actor Sheet Effects Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right\|width=390px}}
	{{Imagebox\|sr5-item-equipment-effect.webp\|Equipment Item Effect Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.24.3\|float=right\|width=390px}}		{{Imagebox\|sr5-item-equipment-effect.webp\|Equipment Item Effect Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.24.3\|float=right\|width=390px}}
	{{Whitebox\|Helpful Modules\|The [https://foundryvtt.com/packages/autocomplete-inline-properties Autocomplete Inline Properties] module is highly recommended. It integrates directly with the Active Effect editor window, and eases identifying data fields and their corresponding values. It helps greatly with traversal of the data structures.\|float=none\|width=calc(100% - 440px)}}
	The system implements '''Active Effects''' as they're used in other systems like DnD5e, with extended capabilities specific to SR5's needs. Active Effects allow you to change an {{Category\|Actor}}'s values dynamically with easily toggleable options. You can add an Active Effect to an Actor by either:
	* Creating it directly on the {{Tab\|Actor\|Effects}} by clicking {{Code\|+ Add}}. They will show up in the "Effects" category on the actor (the example to the right doesn't currently have any Actor-specific effects).		* Creating it directly on the {{Tab\|Actor\|Effects}} by clicking {{Code\|+ Add}}. They will show up in the "Effects" category on the actor (the example to the right doesn't currently have any Actor-specific effects).
	* Creating an {{Category\|Item}} that supports Active Effects, adding it there, then giving the Actor the Item. They will show up in the "Item Effects" category.		* Creating an {{Category\|Item}} that supports Active Effects, adding it there, then giving the Actor the Item. They will show up in the "Item Effects" category.
	Regardless of where the effect is created, it is configured via fundamentally same interface. There are also a small number of {{Category\|Active Effect Example}}s available.		Regardless of where the effect is created, it is configured via fundamentally same interface. There are also a small number of {{Category\|Active Effect Example}}s available.
			{{Whitebox\|Helpful Modules\|The [https://foundryvtt.com/packages/autocomplete-inline-properties Autocomplete Inline Properties] module is highly recommended. It integrates directly with the Active Effect editor window, and eases identifying data fields and their corresponding values. It helps greatly with traversal of the data structures.\|float=none\|width=calc(100% - 440px)}}
	==Details Tab==		==Details Tab==
	{{Imagebox\|fvtt-active-effect-details.webp\|Active Effect Details Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right}}		{{Imagebox\|fvtt-active-effect-details.webp\|Active Effect Details Tab\|f=11.315\|s=0.18.4\|float=right}}