Running a table-top campaign can be a hectic affair, with each system having its own rules, collection of sourcebooks, and dice mechanics, let alone the plethora of storylines, NPCs, and plots that make each chronicle unique.
With the rise of online role-playing and the necessity of social isolation during the pandemic, virtual table-top programs have become powerful tools helping disparate groups stay connected, keep organized, and continue to enjoy this wonderful hobby.
FoundryVTT is a fantastic virtual table-top software with an enormous community of players, contributors, and enthusiasts who have translated all number of gaming systems for its use. The Burning Bright campaign uses a server running Foundry as a central hub for our campaign, storing and organizing everything from mechanics and dice rolls to character backstories and player notes, keeping everything nicely sorted and easily accessible.
The YouTube channel Encounter Library has created a fantastic, player-centric Introduction Video for Foundry which is well worth a watch. Though the examples it uses are for D&D it remains a comprehensive look at the basics of what the software is capable of and how to navigate through it.
Additionally, a frequent contributer to the Shadowrun 5e codebase has set up a expansive wiki on how to get the most out of the SR5 Foundry system.
It’s important to note that the Foundry implementation of Shadowrun, Fifth Edition contains no copyrighted artwork, items, flavortext, or any other potentially-infringing material; it simply provides a framework wherein which players and gamemasters can enjoy the system, relying on the source material found in the books published by Catalyst Game Labs to do so. More legalease on this point can be found on the Copyright Notice page.
Please note that no player needs to purchase a license for Foundry; the gamemaster has already taken care of setting up the server for everyone’s use.