Social App
The Social App is an in-character social media platform, allowing your character to share moments, see what others are up to, and connect with the world around them. Think of it as an in-game Instagram or X (formerly Twitter).
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Accessing the App: Tap the Social icon (typically a picture icon 🖼️) on the Home Screen.
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Getting Started: Accounts & Login
- The first time you open the app, you'll be prompted to log in or sign up. Each character needs their own unique account.
- Sign Up: Choose a unique Social ID (your username) and a password. This account will be linked to your currently controlled character.
- Login: Use your chosen Social ID and password to log in. The app will remember your login for your specific phone.
- Important: This is for in-character use only. Do not use real-world passwords.
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Navigating the App (The Bottom Bar)
The app is divided into four main sections using the navigation bar at the bottom:
- Feed (🏠): This is your personal timeline. It displays the latest posts from your own character and from all the characters you follow. If you aren't following anyone, it might feel a bit empty!
- Search (🔍): Discover new content and characters. You can search for posts by keywords or by using a #hashtag. You can also switch to the "Users" tab to search for other characters by name.
- Create Post (➕): This is where you share a new moment.
- Profile (👤): This takes you to your own profile page, where you can see your information and posts.
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Creating a Post
- Navigate to the Create Post tab (➕).
- Tap the "Select Photo" button to open the Foundry VTT file browser and choose an image for your post.
- Once an image is selected, you can write a caption. You can use #hashtags in your caption to make your post easier for others to find.
- Tap the "Share" button to publish your post to the world.
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Interacting with Others
- Liking and Commenting: Below each post, you'll see a heart icon (♡) to like it and a speech bubble icon (💬) to comment. Tapping the comment icon will open a new screen where you can view all comments and add your own.
- Viewing Profiles: You can tap on any character's name or profile picture—whether on a post, in search results, or in your follower list—to view their profile page.
- Following: When viewing another character's profile, tap the "Follow" button. This will change to "Following," and their posts will now appear in your main Feed.
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Your Profile & Account Management
- Viewing Your Profile: Access your own profile by tapping the Profile icon (👤) on the bottom bar.
- Your Profile Page: Here you can see your profile picture, your stats (number of posts, followers, and following), your name and bio, and a grid of all the posts you've made.
- Editing Your Profile:
- On your own profile page, tap the "Edit Profile" button.
- From here, you can change your profile picture, set a custom Nickname, write a short Bio, and add a Website link.
- Tap "Done" to save your changes.
- Account Actions: In the "Edit Profile" screen, you will also find options to:
- Logout: Signs you out of your social account on the current phone.
- Delete Account: This will permanently delete your social account, including all your posts and follower information. This action cannot be undone.