Squad Labels

Squad Labels

Automatically assigns color-coded group labels to NPC combat groups at the start of a combat encounter, and keeps them updated as the squad changes.

How It Works

When combat starts, DSCT scans all NPC combatant groups and assigns each one a color-coded label (e.g., "Red A", "Red B", "Blue A"). Labels appear on the token name in the combat tracker.

Badges on the token indicate role within the squad:

Badge	Meaning
Group icon	Regular member
Captain icon	Squad captain
Minion icon	Minion

Visual coming soon

Auto-Relabeling

When a squad's membership changes mid-combat (a minion dies, a captain is defeated):

• Numbering gaps are closed automatically (if "Red B" dies, "Red C" is renumbered to "Red B").
• Group names update to reflect the new composition.

I Am the Captain Now

When a captain is defeated, DSCT automatically searches for the next eligible candidate and assigns them as captain. If multiple candidates exist, a prompt appears for the Director to choose. This event is logged to chat.

When an entire squad is wiped, a "squad eliminated" message is posted.

Settings

Setting	What It Does
Enable Squad Labels	Toggle auto-labeling on/off
Auto-Relabel on Change	Update labels when squad membership changes
I Am the Captain Now	Auto-assign captain on captain death

Notes

• Squad Labels run at combat start and do not affect tokens outside of combat.
• Labels are stored on the combatant document and do not permanently rename the actor.