Handouts Plugin

This unofficial TaleSpire plugin which allows web and local handouts (images) to be shared to all clients.

https://youtu.be/sRYln7Gc6Dg

Install

Use R2ModMan to install the plugin.

If you are updating the plugin, you will need to edit the R2ModMan configuration to correct the shortcut keys.

Note: When using local images, all clients must have those images installed locally in a FAP legal location.

Usage

Style

There are two styles of handout which can be set in the configuration. This configuration is per player so the same plugin can be used by one player in one style and another player in a different style and the handout requests will be compatible.

form: A windows form is generated which contains the handout image. The form floats above the Talespire screen. The form can be moved. To dismiss the handout, click the close button on the form.

talespire: The handout image is centered in the middle of the screen and is part of the Talespire screen. Clicking on the image make the handout disappear.

Dialog Based Handouts

Once a board has loaded use the triggering shortcut to activate the Dialog Based Input. This shortcut is configurable in R2ModMan but defaults to LeftAlt+H (for dialog based handout).

This will open a dialog box.

To use web URL type the entire URL. Make sure that the URL starts with HTTP (or HTTPS). To use a local image, type the image name without the path or the extension.

Mini Based Handouts

Once a board has loaded, select a mini.

Use the triggering shortcut to activate the Mini Based Input. This shortcut is configurable in R2ModMan but defaults to LeftCtrl+H (for mini based handout).

If the mini has a Link assigned to it that ends in .BMP, .GIF, .JPG, or .PNG then it is used as the URL for the handout. If the mini does not have an Link or the Link does not end in one of the listed extensions then the URL is created from the File Base configuration where:

{NAME} is replaced with the Mini name. {PLAYER} is replaced withe player.

Typically the Base File can be used to construct the local file name (e.g. {NAME}.Handout.png) or a internet URL (e.g. HTTP://www.fantasyart.ca/LordAshes/{NAME}.png). In most cases, the {NAME} will be part of the Base File to allow the loaded image to be mini specific. In most cases {PLAYER} is not used. However, {PLAYER} is available to be able to make player specific handouts. For example, if some creature has a special sight, you can make a player specific version of the handout.