Fantasy Grounds Ii V2012 Extras Rh Install Site

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Overview
Fantasy Grounds II (FGII) v2012 includes optional “extras” (additional rulesets, modules, or community add-ons) and sometimes requires a “right-hand” (RH) installation step when installing on Windows systems with custom folder structures. Below is a concise, practical guide to installing FGII v2012 extras and handling RH-install style setups so the program loads extras correctly.

Before you start

What “extras” are

Typical FGII v2012 folder layout

Installing extras (standard method)

  • Launch Fantasy Grounds II. In the launcher, ensure the data path is set to the Documents\Fantasy Grounds II folder (Launcher → Options → Data Directory).
  • Start/host a game or load a module; open the Modules window and activate the installed module/extra.

    • RH-install / alternate program-data setups (when FGII app files and data folder are split)

    RH-install steps (ensure FGII reads extras)

  • Install extras into that data directory’s subfolders (modules, images, etc.). Do NOT place extras into Program Files unless that is the active data directory.
  • If you want extras available to all users or moved from Documents to Program Files:
  • Repeat per subfolder needed. This lets FGII read extras stored elsewhere.
  • Fix permissions: If FGII cannot read files, ensure the user running Fantasy Grounds has read access to the data directory and files.
  • Verify: Start FGII, open Modules window, confirm extras appear. Load a demo campaign or create a new one and activate the module.

    • Troubleshooting

    Quick checklist

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