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VTT Export Guide

Export CritForge NPCs to Roll20, Foundry VTT, Fantasy Grounds, Owlbear Rodeo, and generic JSON

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Quick Answer

Export NPCs to Roll20, Foundry VTT (v10–v12), Fantasy Grounds, Owlbear Rodeo, or generic JSON. Open a saved NPC, click Export, choose your VTT format, and download a platform-ready file with sanitized, SRD-compliant stat blocks.

Export CritForge NPCs to your favorite virtual tabletop with platform-ready formats and sanitized output.

Supported Formats

  • Roll20 (JSON)
  • Foundry VTT (v10, v11, v12)
  • Fantasy Grounds (XML)
  • Owlbear Rodeo (JSON)
  • Generic JSON (platform-agnostic)

Before You Export

  1. Open a saved NPC from your library.
  2. Select Export.
  3. Choose the target format and any options (macros, token data, spell slots).

Format-Specific Import Steps

Roll20 (JSON)

  1. Export using Roll20 format with Include Macros enabled if you want clickable actions.
  2. In Roll20, open the Collections tab → Import.
  3. Upload the JSON file.
  4. Confirm the NPC appears in your journal and actions populate correctly.

Foundry VTT (v10/v11/v12)

  1. Export using the Foundry version that matches your world.
  2. In Foundry, open Actors → Import Data.
  3. Select the exported JSON file.
  4. Verify the actor sheet and token data after import.

Fantasy Grounds (XML)

  1. Export using Fantasy Grounds format.
  2. In Fantasy Grounds, open the Library → Import.
  3. Select the XML file and confirm the NPC appears in the campaign.
  4. Review actions and descriptions for expected formatting.

Owlbear Rodeo (JSON)

  1. Export using Owlbear Rodeo format.
  2. In Owlbear Rodeo, open the Library panel.
  3. Import the JSON file to create a token entry.
  4. Verify token metadata and stat summary.

Generic JSON

  1. Export using JSON format.
  2. Use this file for custom tools, backups, or homebrew VTT pipelines.

Simple vs Expert Mode Differences

  • Simple Mode: Export focuses on essential fields and straightforward stat blocks.
  • Expert Mode: Includes extended details (advanced actions, additional notes, and optional macros).

Troubleshooting

  • Import fails: Confirm you selected the correct format and version (Foundry v10/v11/v12 must match your world).
  • Actions missing: Re-export with Include Macros (Roll20) or Include Spell Slots (Foundry) enabled.
  • Strange symbols in XML: This is usually caused by missing XML entity encoding; re-export and re-import.
  • JSON errors: Validate the file is not edited manually or truncated in transit.

FAQ

Q: Does export include full stat blocks? Yes. All formats include core stat block fields. Some platforms map fields differently, but key combat and narrative data is preserved.

Q: Can I export multiple NPCs at once? Yes. Use batch export in the export dialog where available.

Q: Will export remove unsafe HTML or scripts? Yes. CritForge sanitizes output per format to prevent injection or malformed imports.

Q: Do I need to re-export after editing an NPC? Yes. Exports are snapshots. Re-export to include edits.