When things occurs that, in play, would cause something to change (like a condition) but that doing so automatically could cause issues in the VTT (system doesn't have a way to know if the condition has been met)- the current solution is to not do anything. I think this is good! Or at least, much better than assuming the condition was met and incorrectly applying the change.
But there may be users who don't realize that they need to apply it themselves at all, and may assume things are working as intended. Or potentially, thinking that the automation did apply- not recognizing that the system didn't have the information to do so.
Perhaps in instances where such an automation could occur, but doesn't because of uncertainly, there's a popup or notification somewhere to prompt: "Would you like to remove X condition now? Y/N". This could just show for the relevant players and DM. I'm not thinking like a full window that takes center stage, but maybe directly to the left of the conditions bar at the top left of the window? Just a yellow rectangle that stays for 10 seconds? Tossing ideas out!
Edit: This is already occuring in many areas, which is wonderful. To clarify, it's because it happens so frequently that I think this is necessary to be universal. If 97% of the time the system either automates, shows the option, or asks for confirmation... I will completely miss the 3% it doesn't.
When things occurs that, in play, would cause something to change (like a condition) but that doing so automatically could cause issues in the VTT (system doesn't have a way to know if the condition has been met)- the current solution is to not do anything. I think this is good! Or at least, much better than assuming the condition was met and incorrectly applying the change.
But there may be users who don't realize that they need to apply it themselves at all, and may assume things are working as intended. Or potentially, thinking that the automation did apply- not recognizing that the system didn't have the information to do so.
Perhaps in instances where such an automation could occur, but doesn't because of uncertainly, there's a popup or notification somewhere to prompt: "Would you like to remove X condition now? Y/N". This could just show for the relevant players and DM. I'm not thinking like a full window that takes center stage, but maybe directly to the left of the conditions bar at the top left of the window? Just a yellow rectangle that stays for 10 seconds? Tossing ideas out!
Edit: This is already occuring in many areas, which is wonderful. To clarify, it's because it happens so frequently that I think this is necessary to be universal. If 97% of the time the system either automates, shows the option, or asks for confirmation... I will completely miss the 3% it doesn't.