Event Systems

The DnD UI Toolkit includes a event system that allows components to communicate and reset their state based on in-game events like rests, level-ups, or custom triggers.

How Events Work

Events in the toolkit are file-scoped, meaning they only affect components within the same markdown file. This allows you to have separate event systems for different characters, encounters, or scenarios.

The event system works through two main mechanisms:

1. Event Triggers - Components that dispatch events (like Event Buttons)
2. Event Listeners - Components that respond to events (like Consumables and Health Points)

Event Flow

Event Types

You can use any event name that makes sense for your game:

Common D&D Events

• short-rest - Abilities that recharge on short rests
• long-rest - Abilities that recharge on long rests
• new-day - Daily abilities and resources

TIP

Events are dynamic and can be anything you want, the important thing is to match the events in both the button and the component you want to reset.

Components That Trigger Events

Event Buttons

The only way to trigger events is through Event Buttons:

```event-btns
items:
  - name: Short Rest
    value: short-rest
  - name: Long Rest
    value: long-rest
```

Components That Listen to Events

Any component with a reset_on field supports listening for events.

• Consumables - Supports partial and complete resets
• Health Points - Complete resets only

Reset Types

Components can reset in different ways when they receive an event:

Complete Reset: The component returns to its default state (e.g., all consumables unused, health fully restored)

Partial Reset: The component restores a specific amount (e.g., restore 1 spell slot on short rest, full reset on long rest)

Example: Partial Reset Configuration

```consumable
items:
  - label: "Warlock Spell Slots"
    state_key: warlock_slots
    uses: 2
    reset_on:
      - event: short-rest  # Complete reset on short rest
      - event: long-rest   # Complete reset on long rest
  - label: "Bardic Inspiration"
    state_key: bardic_inspiration
    uses: 4
    reset_on:
      - event: short-rest
        amount: 1  # Restore only 1 use on short rest
      - event: long-rest  # Complete reset on long rest

## File Scope Behavior

Events only affect components within the same markdown file. This means:

- Each character sheet can have its own rest system
- Encounter pages can have separate event systems
- You can have multiple characters in different files without interference