Dark Torch

Real-time torch timer for Shadowdark RPG, built for the Owlbear Rodeo virtual tabletop.

Dark Torch brings Shadowdark's one-hour torch mechanic directly into your online game. Track torch and light source duration in real time so everyone at the table always knows how much light is left.

Features

• Real-time torch countdown: Timer defaults to one hour, matching Shadowdark torch durations.
• Pause and resume: Pause the timer at any point and resume when the party moves again.
• Adjustable duration: Manually modify the remaining time to account for time passing in game.
• Display modes: Choose between a clean numeric countdown or a thematic hourglass view.
• Visibility options: Show the timer only to the GM or to all players at the table.
• Permission controls: Restrict timer control to the GM or optionally allow players to manage it.
• Shadowdark-inspired style: UI is styled to evoke the look and feel of the Shadowdark core book.

How it works

• Start a torch timer that counts down one hour of real-world time.
• Use the controls to pause, resume, reset, or adjust the remaining time as needed.
• Switch between numeric and hourglass displays depending on your table's preference.
• Choose whether only the GM sees and controls the timer, or if the whole party does.

Using Dark Torch in Owlbear Rodeo

1. Install the extension in Owlbear Rodeo by adding the manifest URL: https://davrodpin.github.io/darktorch/manifest.json.
2. Open the Dark Torch popover from the Owlbear Rodeo extensions menu.
3. Start the torch timer when the party lights a torch or other time-limited light source.
4. Pause or adjust the timer whenever time passes in-game (rest, exploration, backtracking, etc.).
5. Keep an eye on the countdown so you know exactly when the dungeon goes dark.

Screenshots

Support

For more information, updates, or to report issues, visit the project page:

https://github.com/davrodpin/darktorch