Installing DnDungeon Maps in Foundry VTT Without Moulinette

DnDungeon map packs for Foundry VTT come as module zips that you can install manually in a few steps. Moulinette is an easier route if you're a Patreon subscriber, but it's entirely optional. Manual installation works for shop purchases & Patreon direct downloads.

What you need

  • A DnDungeon Foundry VTT module zip (from your order email or Patreon download)
  • Foundry VTT installed & a world set up

Step 1: Extract the zip

Unzip the downloaded file. Inside you'll find a folder containing a module.json file along with the map assets. Keep that folder intact, since the folder name & structure matter!

Step 2: Find your Foundry modules folder

Foundry stores installed modules in a /modules folder inside its user data directory. The default location depends on your operating system:

  • Windows: C:\Users\[username]\AppData\Local\FoundryVTT\Data\modules\
  • Mac: ~/Library/Application Support/FoundryVTT/Data/modules/
  • Linux: ~/.local/share/FoundryVTT/Data/modules/

If you're running Foundry on a server or have changed the user data path, check Edit > Configuration > User Data Path in the Foundry setup screen.

Step 3: Move the module folder

Copy the extracted module folder into the modules directory. The result should look like:

Data/
  modules/
    A-DnDungeon-Map-Pack-[map-name]/
      module.json
      [other data & folders]

Step 4: Restart Foundry & launch your world

Restart Foundry VTT if it's already running. Launch your world, then go to Settings > Manage Modules. Find the DnDungeon module in the list & enable it by clicking the checkbox.

Step 5: Find your maps in the Compendium

Once the module is enabled, your maps are in the Compendium Packs tab (the book icon in the right sidebar). Open the relevant compendium & you'll find the map scenes ready to import into your world.

Troubleshooting

The module doesn't appear in Manage Modules.
Check that the module.json file is directly inside the module folder (not inside a nested subfolder). Foundry won't detect the module otherwise.

The module appears but shows an error.
This usually means a Foundry version mismatch. Check the module's compatible version range in module.json against your Foundry version & make sure your Foundry version is higher than the depicted one; our maps work with Foundry version v12 & up. If not that, contact me!

Maps aren't in the Compendium.
Make sure the module is actually enabled in Manage Modules for the active world, not just installed. Each world manages module activation independently.

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