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).

• Accessing the App: Tap the Social icon (typically a picture icon 🖼️) on the Home Screen.

• 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.

• 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.

• Creating a Post

  1. Navigate to the Create Post tab (➕).
  2. Tap the "Select Photo" button to open the Foundry VTT file browser and choose an image for your post.
  3. 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.
  4. Tap the "Share" button to publish your post to the world.

• 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.

• 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.