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| − | The Roll20 Community Forums are provided to allow the community to ask questions, help each other solve problems, and discuss the use of Roll20. | + | <div style="background:#f0e2a1; border: 3px solid #dbc870; padding: 10px;"> |
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| + | ''Roll20 is no longer maintaining this document on the community wiki. For the most up-to-date information please visit this page on our help center for assistance: [https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037258734-Forums Here].''</big> | ||
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| + | The Roll20 Community Forums are provided to allow the community to ask questions, help each other solve problems, and discuss the use of Roll20. '''Any general RPG discussion that isn't directly related to Roll20 is not meant to be on the Roll20 Forums e.g. debating Dungeon & Dragons rules.''' | ||
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| + | (See the '''[[Code of Conduct]]''' for proper use rules.) | ||
== How to Post == | == How to Post == | ||
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| − | | | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/1434153 Announcements] || Platform & website updates and general Roll20-related Announcements from the Roll20 staff are listed here. || Restricted |
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| − | | | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/24 Pro] || If you have subscribed at the [https://app.roll20.net/account/supporter/?topbarmain&utm_source=inhouse&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=topbarmain Pro] level, you have access to the Pro forum. Upcoming features and possible changes get posted and discussed here by the Roll20 staff. Pro subscribers often discuss the general application of advanced features here as well. || [https://app.roll20.net/account/supporter/?topbarmain&utm_source=inhouse&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=topbarmain Pro] Premium |
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| − | | | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/19 Specific Use Questions & Macros] || A place to ask for general help using Roll20. Questions about how to use features, how to write [[Syntax|dice expressions]], how to create [[Macro|macros]], etc. are all appropriate for here. || Standard |
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| − | | | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/277980 Character Sheets & Compendium] || Discussion of the HTML/CSS [[Character Sheets|character sheets]] and <span style="font-family:Pictos;">i</span> [[Compendium|Compendium]], requests for sheets of a particular system, release of new sheets for [https://app.roll20.net/account/supporter/?topbarmain&utm_source=inhouse&utm_medium=banner&utm_campaign=topbarmain Pro subscribers] to test, etc. || Standard |
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| − | | | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/46806 API] || Discussion of the Javascript [[API]], requests for particular scripts, API related error (caused by scripts) help, script releases, etc. Be sure to take advantage of the Code format option when posting javascript. <br /><br /> '''Note:''' Macros are not the same thing as API scripts. Macro questions belong in the Specific Use Questions & Macros forum. || Standard |
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| − | | | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/1434154 Roll20 Marketplace & Creative Content] || Share Roll20 Specific Live Streaming, Video, or Podcast Content. Provide Feedback to [https://marketplace.roll20.net/ Marketplace Products]/Artists, & Ask About Becoming a Creator<br /><br />'''Note:''' Only Approved Marketplace Creators Can Share Art in this Forum. Be sure to read [https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/4320439/posting-to-this-forum-read-this-first This Sticky Thread] first before posting to the subforum. || Standard |
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| − | | | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22 Looking for Group] || Posts [[LFG|looking for players for a game]], or looking for someone to run a game for your group. You should prefer the [[LFG Tool] over the forum, as it has many advantages or a simple forum post. || Standard |
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| − | | Suggestions & Ideas || A place to post suggestions for the Roll20 Development staff to consider and the community to discuss and support. This is a voting forum, and has special rules regarding how to post, see the [[Forum_Voting|Forum Voting FAQ]] for more information. When posting a new suggestion, be sure to look and see if others have already posted a similar suggestion, and consider commenting and support it instead. || [[Forum_Voting|Voting Forum]] | + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22 Bug Reports & Technical Issues] || If you're having a problem with Roll20 that is an actual technical issue, post your problem here. Be sure to read the [https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/3/submitting-bug-reports-read-first#post-3 Submitting Bug Reports: Read First] post before creating your thread. || Standard |
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| + | | [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/385189 Suggestions & Ideas] || A place to post suggestions for the Roll20 Development staff to consider and the community to discuss and support. This is a voting forum, and has special rules regarding how to post, see the [[Forum_Voting|Forum Voting FAQ]] for more information. When posting a new suggestion, be sure to look and see if others have already posted a similar suggestion, and consider commenting and support it instead. || [[Forum_Voting|Voting Forum]] | ||
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When posting Macros, Dice Expressions, or API Code Snippets, consider using the '''Code''' format option, available by clicking the paragraph symbol ( ¶ ) and selecting it from the list. | When posting Macros, Dice Expressions, or API Code Snippets, consider using the '''Code''' format option, available by clicking the paragraph symbol ( ¶ ) and selecting it from the list. | ||
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| + | ==Forum User Tags== | ||
| + | Beside a user's name, you may see a rounded colored tag. These help fellow forum users know of the roles a particular poster has.<br /> | ||
| + | The following is a list of the forum tags you may come across:<br /> | ||
| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #ee2b7b; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Roll20 Team</div>: [[Acknowledgements#Created_By|The Roll20 Development Team]] are the individuals responsible for the creation, maintenance, and implementing future improvements of the platform.<br /> | ||
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| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #3a87ad; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Roll20 Mod Team</div>: The Roll20 Forum Moderators moderate the official Roll20 forums.<br /> | ||
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| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #4d004d; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Forum Champion</div>: Community members who have gone above and beyond assisting their fellow users. This badge recognizes their past and continued efforts for the community.<br /> | ||
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| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #5700e2; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Marketplace Creator</div>: This tag is given to any user who has supplied creative content to the [https://marketplace.roll20.net/ Roll20 Marketplace].<br /> | ||
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| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #5b8edb; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Sheet Author</div>: This tag is given to any user who has successfully submitted a [[Building Character Sheets|community character sheet]].<br /> | ||
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| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #21c0d0; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">API Scripter</div>: This tag is given to any user who as submitted a [[API:Introduction|community API script]].<br /> | ||
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| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #b2c6cd; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">KS Backer</div>: This user tag is given to users who helped launch Roll20 with the Kickstarter Campaign.<br /> | ||
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| + | <div style="width: auto; display: inline-block; margin-left: 5px; position: relative; top: -2px; background-color: #468847; padding: .2em .5em .2em; font-size: 14px; min-width: 10px; font-weight: bold; line-height: 1; color: #fff; text-align: center; white-space: nowrap; vertical-align: baseline; border-radius: 10px; box-sizing: border-box; font-family: Helvetica,Arial,sans-serif;">Pro</div>: This user tag is given when a user has [[Subscription_FAQ|subscribed to the Pro tier]].<br /> | ||
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Revision as of 18:14, 15 May 2020
Attention: Roll20 is no longer maintaining this document on the community wiki. For the most up-to-date information please visit this page on our help center for assistance: Here.
The Roll20 Community Forums are provided to allow the community to ask questions, help each other solve problems, and discuss the use of Roll20. Any general RPG discussion that isn't directly related to Roll20 is not meant to be on the Roll20 Forums e.g. debating Dungeon & Dragons rules.
(See the Code of Conduct for proper use rules.)
Contents |
How to Post
- To post to the Forums you must be logged in to Roll20.
- If you are logged in, you will see a message in the upper right corner that says Welcome, <your name>.
- If you see Sign In ▾:
- Either you need to Create Your Free Account.
- Or Sign In by clicking the Sign In ▾ label.
- View the Full Forum by clicking the View Forum » link to the right of the forum name.
- Click the Post New Topic button at the top right of the Forum's main page.
- Add a descriptive Topic Title and fill in the body of your post, then click Post Topic to submit your post.
- Note: If you made an error in the body of your post, you can edit it by clicking the post and selecting the Edit option just below the title. Be sure to click Save Edits when you are done!
Where to Post
There are several different forums you may have access to, each with it's own purpose.
| Name | Purpose | Type |
|---|---|---|
| Announcements | Platform & website updates and general Roll20-related Announcements from the Roll20 staff are listed here. | Restricted |
| Pro | If you have subscribed at the Pro level, you have access to the Pro forum. Upcoming features and possible changes get posted and discussed here by the Roll20 staff. Pro subscribers often discuss the general application of advanced features here as well. | Pro Premium |
| Specific Use Questions & Macros | A place to ask for general help using Roll20. Questions about how to use features, how to write dice expressions, how to create macros, etc. are all appropriate for here. | Standard |
| Character Sheets & Compendium | Discussion of the HTML/CSS character sheets and i Compendium, requests for sheets of a particular system, release of new sheets for Pro subscribers to test, etc. | Standard |
| API | Discussion of the Javascript API, requests for particular scripts, API related error (caused by scripts) help, script releases, etc. Be sure to take advantage of the Code format option when posting javascript. Note: Macros are not the same thing as API scripts. Macro questions belong in the Specific Use Questions & Macros forum. |
Standard |
| Roll20 Marketplace & Creative Content | Share Roll20 Specific Live Streaming, Video, or Podcast Content. Provide Feedback to Marketplace Products/Artists, & Ask About Becoming a Creator Note: Only Approved Marketplace Creators Can Share Art in this Forum. Be sure to read This Sticky Thread first before posting to the subforum. |
Standard |
| Looking for Group | Posts looking for players for a game, or looking for someone to run a game for your group. You should prefer the [[LFG Tool] over the forum, as it has many advantages or a simple forum post. | Standard |
| Bug Reports & Technical Issues | If you're having a problem with Roll20 that is an actual technical issue, post your problem here. Be sure to read the Submitting Bug Reports: Read First post before creating your thread. | Standard |
| Suggestions & Ideas | A place to post suggestions for the Roll20 Development staff to consider and the community to discuss and support. This is a voting forum, and has special rules regarding how to post, see the Forum Voting FAQ for more information. When posting a new suggestion, be sure to look and see if others have already posted a similar suggestion, and consider commenting and support it instead. | Voting Forum |
Formatting a Post
When posting on the Forums, you have several formatting options at your disposal. Generally, you can get away with just posting raw text as you write it, but there are some times when formatting can help get your point across more clearly.
When posting Macros, Dice Expressions, or API Code Snippets, consider using the Code format option, available by clicking the paragraph symbol ( ¶ ) and selecting it from the list.
Forum User Tags
Beside a user's name, you may see a rounded colored tag. These help fellow forum users know of the roles a particular poster has.
The following is a list of the forum tags you may come across:
Roll20 Team
: The Roll20 Development Team are the individuals responsible for the creation, maintenance, and implementing future improvements of the platform.
Roll20 Mod Team
: The Roll20 Forum Moderators moderate the official Roll20 forums.
Forum Champion
: Community members who have gone above and beyond assisting their fellow users. This badge recognizes their past and continued efforts for the community.
Marketplace Creator
: This tag is given to any user who has supplied creative content to the Roll20 Marketplace.
Sheet Author
: This tag is given to any user who has successfully submitted a community character sheet.
API Scripter
: This tag is given to any user who as submitted a community API script.
Translator
: This tag is given to any user who is part of the volunteer Roll20 Translator Program.
KS Backer
: This user tag is given to users who helped launch Roll20 with the Kickstarter Campaign.
Pro
: This user tag is given when a user has subscribed to the Pro tier.
Plus
: This user tag is given when a user has subscribed to the Plus tier.
