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==Art Libraries ==
 
==Art Libraries ==
* [[Useful_links_for_mapping#Pre-Made_Maps | Pre-Made_Maps]]
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* [[Useful_links_for_mapping#Pre-Made_Maps | Pre-Made Maps]]
 
* http://www.opengameart.org - Graphics, Sound Effects, etc.
 
* http://www.opengameart.org - Graphics, Sound Effects, etc.
 
* http://rpgmapshare.com - maps
 
* http://rpgmapshare.com - maps
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== Graphics Tools==
 
== Graphics Tools==
 
Useful graphics tools to create maps, tokens and portraits for your games. '''See also:''' [[Useful links for mapping]]
 
Useful graphics tools to create maps, tokens and portraits for your games. '''See also:''' [[Useful links for mapping]]
===General===
 
 
* [https://www.gimp.org GIMP] - opensource 2d graphics software(alternative to Photoshop)
 
* [https://www.gimp.org GIMP] - opensource 2d graphics software(alternative to Photoshop)
 
* [https://www.blender.org Blender] - opensource 3d graphics software
 
* [https://www.blender.org Blender] - opensource 3d graphics software
  
 
===Mapmaking===
 
===Mapmaking===
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* [https://worldographer.com Worldographer] Generate or create from scratch world/kingdom maps, city/village maps, and dungeon/battlemat maps.
 
* [https://secure.profantasy.com/default.asp Campaign Cartographer 3] software
 
* [https://secure.profantasy.com/default.asp Campaign Cartographer 3] software
 
* [http://davesmapper.com/ Dave's Mapper] Online mapmaking tool
 
* [http://davesmapper.com/ Dave's Mapper] Online mapmaking tool
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* [https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator itch.io Medieval Fantasy City Generator] - dynamic online city map generator
 
* [https://watabou.itch.io/medieval-fantasy-city-generator itch.io Medieval Fantasy City Generator] - dynamic online city map generator
 
* [https://www.mapforge-software.com/ MapForge] - Windows/MacOS mapmaking software
 
* [https://www.mapforge-software.com/ MapForge] - Windows/MacOS mapmaking software
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* [https://www.maper-rpg.com/ Maper-RPG] - online mapmakingeditor, with options to us uploaded images.
 
* [https://www.mipui.net/app Mipui] - simple and fast grid-based mapper with real-time collaboration
 
* [https://www.mipui.net/app Mipui] - simple and fast grid-based mapper with real-time collaboration
 
* [http://pyromancers.com Pyromancer's Dungeon Painter] - Dungeon Painter Online(uses flash), and [http://store.steampowered.com/app/592260 Dungeon Painter Studio(Steam)]
 
* [http://pyromancers.com Pyromancer's Dungeon Painter] - Dungeon Painter Online(uses flash), and [http://store.steampowered.com/app/592260 Dungeon Painter Studio(Steam)]
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===Tokens/Portraits===
 
===Tokens/Portraits===
* [http://www.heromachine.com/heromachine-2-5-character-portrait-creator/ Hero Poirtrait Creator]
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* [http://www.heromachine.com/heromachine-2-5-character-portrait-creator/ Hero Portrait Creator]
 
* [http://www.rptools.net/index.php?page=tokentool Token Creator] -  by rptools.net
 
* [http://www.rptools.net/index.php?page=tokentool Token Creator] -  by rptools.net
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* [http://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp/ Token Stamp 2] - online token creator
 
* [https://2minutetabletop.com/tokeneditor/ 2 Minute Token Editor]
 
* [https://2minutetabletop.com/tokeneditor/ 2 Minute Token Editor]
  
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== Gaming Systems by Genre==
 
== Gaming Systems by Genre==
This is an incomplete display of different game systems, and links to obtain their rules or rulebooks online.  
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This is an incomplete display of different game systems by genre. Includes links to obtain rules or rulebooks online as well as Roll20-specific info if such exist. Games listed here should ideally have a [[Character Sheet|Roll20 Character Sheet]] available.  
 
===Fantasy===
 
===Fantasy===
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars_Magica Ars Magica] [http://www.warehouse23.com/products/ars-magica-4th-edition-core-rulebook 4th Edition free]
 
* [https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ars_Magica Ars Magica] [http://www.warehouse23.com/products/ars-magica-4th-edition-core-rulebook 4th Edition free]
 
* [http://dwdstudios.com/barebones BareBones Fantasy] by DWD Studios (not to be confused with the Bare Bones Multiverse)  
 
* [http://dwdstudios.com/barebones BareBones Fantasy] by DWD Studios (not to be confused with the Bare Bones Multiverse)  
 
* [http://basicfantasy.org Basic Fantasy RPG]
 
* [http://basicfantasy.org Basic Fantasy RPG]
* [http://trolllord.com/cnc/ Castles & Crusades]
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* [https://beacond20.blogspot.com Beacon RPG]
* [http://www.wizards.com/dnd Dungeons & Dragons]
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* [http://www.trolllord.com/indexnew.html Castles & Crusades]
* [http://www.d20srd.org/ Dungeons & Dragons 3.5E System Reference Document]
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* [[DnD|Dungeons & Dragons on Roll20]] - [http://www.wizards.com/dnd Homepage]
* [http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules Dungeons & Dragons 5th-edition] , free download of basic rules for players and Dungeon Masters
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** [[Dungeons and Dragons 3.5|DnD3.5E on Roll20]] - [http://www.d20srd.org/ D&D 3.5E System Reference Document]
* [http://www.dungeon-world.com/ Dungeon World]
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** [[5E| D&D 5E on Roll20]] - [https://roll20.net/compendium/dnd5e/BookIndex D&D 5E Roll20 Compendium] | [http://dnd.wizards.com/articles/features/basicrules D&D 5E Basic Rules]
* [http://greenronin.com/fantasyage/ Fantasy AGE]
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* [http://www.dungeon-world.com/ Dungeon World] - [https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037257514-Dungeon-World-Official|Roll20 Character Sheet]
* [http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG Pathfinder]
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* [https://fasagames.com/earthdawn-whatis/ Earthdawn] - [[Earthdawn_-_FASA_Official|Earthdawn on Roll20]]
* [http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/ Pathfinder Reference Document]
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* [http://greenronin.com/fantasyage/ Fantasy AGE] - [[Fantasy Age|Roll20 character sheet]]  
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* [[Pathfinder|Pathfinder(1E)]] - [https://pathfinder.d20srd.org/ Pathfinder 1E SRD]
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* [[Pathfinder|Pathfinder Second Edition]] - [https://roll20.net/pathfinder2 Roll20 overview] - [http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG Homepage]
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* [https://openlegendrpg.com/ Open Legend RPG] - [[Open Legend|Open Legend on Roll20]]
  
 
===Superhero===
 
===Superhero===
* [http://www.mutantsandmasterminds.com/ Mutants and Masterminds]
 
* [http://classicmarvelforever.com/cms/advanced-game-and-modules.html Marvel Superheros]
 
 
* [http://www.herogames.com/index.html Champions]
 
* [http://www.herogames.com/index.html Champions]
 
* [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/191450 City of Mist]
 
* [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/191450 City of Mist]
 
* [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/193258 Masks]
 
* [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/m/product/193258 Masks]
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* [http://www.mutantsandmasterminds.com/ Mutants and Masterminds]
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* [http://classicmarvelforever.com/cms/advanced-game-and-modules.html Marvel Superheros]
 
* [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/50837/Four-Color-System-Core-Rules Four Color System] free
 
* [http://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/50837/Four-Color-System-Core-Rules Four Color System] free
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* [[Supers RED]]
  
 
===Modern / Spy / Military===
 
===Modern / Spy / Military===
 
* [http://dwdstudios.com/covertops Covert Ops] by DWD Studios
 
* [http://dwdstudios.com/covertops Covert Ops] by DWD Studios
* [http://www.wizards.com/default.asp?x=d20modern d20 Modern] - by Wizards of the Coast
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* [http://www.d20resources.com/modern.d20.srd/ d20 Modern] - by Wizards of the Coast
 
* [http://www.atlas-games.com/fengshui/ Feng Shui]- based on Hong Kong/martial arts movies
 
* [http://www.atlas-games.com/fengshui/ Feng Shui]- based on Hong Kong/martial arts movies
* [http://www.pelgranepress.com/ GUMSHOE System] - by Pelgrane Press
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* [https://site.pelgranepress.com/index.php/category/products/gumshoe-general/ GUMSHOE System] - by Pelgrane Press
* [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond_007_(role-playing_game) James Bond 007] - by Victory Games [out of print] - based on the [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/James_Bond Ian Fleming] character
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* [https://www.modus-operandi.co.uk/system/mercenaries-spies-private-eyes/ Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes] - Designed by Michael Stackpole.
* [http://www.flyingbuffalo.com/mercen.htm Mercenaries, Spies and Private Eyes] - Designed by Michael Stackpole.
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* [http://www.modus-operandi.co.uk/ Modus Operandi - Espionage RPG webring] - The unofficial espionage role playing game website, lists most games in the genre
 
* [http://www.atlas-games.com/overtheedge/ Over the Edge] - by Atlas Games
 
* [http://www.atlas-games.com/overtheedge/ Over the Edge] - by Atlas Games
* [http://www.crafty-games.com/product_catalog/spycraft20 Spycraft] - by Crafty Games - espionage/adventure
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* [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/12001/Spycraft-20-Rulebook--Second-Printing?cPath=562_4116 Spycraft20] - by Crafty Games - espionage/adventure
 
* [http://dwdstudios.com/whitelies White Lies] by DWD Studios (espionage with "white box" D&D-type rules)
 
* [http://dwdstudios.com/whitelies White Lies] by DWD Studios (espionage with "white box" D&D-type rules)
* [http://www.modus-operandi.co.uk/ Modus Operandi - Espionage RPG webring] - for all things spy...
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* [https://www.drivethrurpg.com/product/190188/Ultramodern5-5th-Edition UltraModern5 (5th Edition)] Based on D&D 5E, has classes, gear, and scenarios that fits Espionage, Modern Warfare as well as Cyberpunk/Steampunk/Urban Fantasy
  
 
===Sci-Fi===
 
===Sci-Fi===
 
* [http://dangerpatrol.com Danger Patrol]
 
* [http://dangerpatrol.com Danger Patrol]
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* [http://www.freespacer.com/ Free Spacer] - [[Free Spacer|Roll20 Character Sheet]]
 
* [http://starfrontiersman.com/remastered.php Star Frontiers (free remastered edition)]
 
* [http://starfrontiersman.com/remastered.php Star Frontiers (free remastered edition)]
* [http://www.farfuture.net Traveller (editions edited by Marc Miller)]
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* [https://paizo.com/starfinder Starfinder] - [[Starfinder Official|Roll20 Offical sheet]] - [[Starfinder simple|Starfinder (simple) sheet]]
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* [http://www.farfuture.net Traveller] (editions edited by Marc Miller)
 
* [http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/rpgs/traveller.html  Traveller (Mongoose Publishing edition, soon to go to 2nd edition)]
 
* [http://www.mongoosepublishing.com/rpgs/traveller.html  Traveller (Mongoose Publishing edition, soon to go to 2nd edition)]
* [http://d6holocron.com/downloads/gbooks.html Star Wars: The Roleplaying Game(WEG D6) (Community created & open license rulebooks)]
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* [[Star Wars RPG]]
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** [https://www.fantasyflightgames.com/en/starwarsrpg/ Star Wars RPG] by Fantasy Flight Games - [[Star Wars: FFG (API-Compatible)|Roll20 character sheet]]
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** [http://d6holocron.com/downloads/gbooks.html Star Wars D6 (WEG) fan resources] - [[Star Wars D6|Star Wars D6 on Roll20]]
  
 
===Horror===
 
===Horror===
 
* [http://www.chaosium.com/ Call of Cthulhu]
 
* [http://www.chaosium.com/ Call of Cthulhu]
* [http://www.white-wolf.com/ World of Darkness]
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* [https://www.worldofdarkness.com/ World of Darkness] - [[WoD|WoD on Roll20]]
  
 
===Generic or Multi-genre===
 
===Generic or Multi-genre===
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* [https://www.evilhat.com/home/fate-core/ FATE(Core & Accelerated)] - [[Fate|Fate on Roll20]]
 
* [http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/ Fiasco]
 
* [http://www.bullypulpitgames.com/games/fiasco/ Fiasco]
* [http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/ GURPS]
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* [http://www.sjgames.com/gurps/ GURPS] - [[GURPS|GURPS on Roll20]]
 
* [http://www.herogames.com/index.html Hero System]
 
* [http://www.herogames.com/index.html Hero System]
* [http://www.shadowruntabletop.com/ Shadowrun]
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* [http://www.shadowruntabletop.com/ Shadowrun] - [[Shadowrun|Shadowrun on Roll20]]
* Open D6 [http://d6holocron.com/downloads/weg_open_d6.html  Books] [http://opend6project.org/ SRD] [http://wickednorthgames.com/what-is-d6-gaming/ D6 game conversions]
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* [https://www.peginc.com/product-category/savage-worlds/ Savage Worlds] - [[Savage Worlds Tabbed|Roll20 character sheet]]
* [https://fate-srd.com FATE]
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* [http://opend6project.org/ OpenD6] (Contains the free rules for D6 Adventure, D6 Fantasy & D6 Space)
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* [[TinyD6]] System used in games for multiple genres like Tiny Dungeons & Tiny Supers
  
 
===Rules-light===
 
===Rules-light===
* [http://www222.pair.com/sjohn/risus.htm  Risus: The Anything RPG] free
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* [http://www222.pair.com/sjohn/risus.htm  Risus: The Anything RPG] free
 
* [http://www.onesevendesign.com/laserfeelings/ Lasers and Feelings] free
 
* [http://www.onesevendesign.com/laserfeelings/ Lasers and Feelings] free
 
* [http://www.rpgnow.com/product/144558/Mini-Six-Bare-Bones-Edition  Mini Six: Bare Bones Edition] free
 
* [http://www.rpgnow.com/product/144558/Mini-Six-Bare-Bones-Edition  Mini Six: Bare Bones Edition] free
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===Traveller 5th-edition===
 
===Traveller 5th-edition===
:* http://heldenhaufen.de/T5  - SectorMaker, SystemMaker, BeastMaker, GunMaker
 
 
:* http://eaglestone.pocketempires.com/  - several utilities including Task Roller and ship conversions to T5.
 
:* http://eaglestone.pocketempires.com/  - several utilities including Task Roller and ship conversions to T5.
  
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* [http://khryssun.free.fr/starwars-miniatures/downloads/_Maps.php Free Miniature Maps]  
 
* [http://khryssun.free.fr/starwars-miniatures/downloads/_Maps.php Free Miniature Maps]  
 
* [http://d6holocron.com/astrogation/traveltime.php Hyperspace Traveltime Calculator] online, system agnostic
 
* [http://d6holocron.com/astrogation/traveltime.php Hyperspace Traveltime Calculator] online, system agnostic
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* [https://starwarsintrocreator.kassellabs.io/ SW Title Crawl Generator]
 
* [https://donjon.bin.sh/scifi/swsg/ Star System & Planet Generator] online, system agnostic
 
* [https://donjon.bin.sh/scifi/swsg/ Star System & Planet Generator] online, system agnostic
  
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== Books ==
 
== Books ==
* [http://www.amazon.com/X-Treme-Dungeon-Mastery-Tracy-Hickman/dp/0977907465 XDM X-Treme Dungeon Mastery], by Tracy Hickman
 
 
* [http://slyflourish.com/lazydm/ The Lazy Dungeon Master], by Sly Flourish
 
* [http://slyflourish.com/lazydm/ The Lazy Dungeon Master], by Sly Flourish
 
* [http://www.gamemastering.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Gamemastering.pdf Gamemastering By Brian Jamison] 330 pages, free
 
* [http://www.gamemastering.info/wp-content/uploads/2014/09/Gamemastering.pdf Gamemastering By Brian Jamison] 330 pages, free
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* [http://www.campaignmastery.com/blog/the-best/ Campaign Mastery],Expert advice on creating and running exceptional campaigns.
 
* [http://www.campaignmastery.com/blog/the-best/ Campaign Mastery],Expert advice on creating and running exceptional campaigns.
 
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/4alsr0/the_complete_hippo/ The Complete Hippo] Massive collection of articles in Gming by user ''famoushippopotamus''
 
* [https://www.reddit.com/r/DnDBehindTheScreen/comments/4alsr0/the_complete_hippo/ The Complete Hippo] Massive collection of articles in Gming by user ''famoushippopotamus''
* [http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Dungeonomicon_(DnD_Other)/Economicon Economicon] Thoughts about D&D fantasy economy and it's implications
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* [http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Dungeonomicon_(DnD_Other)/Economicon Economicon] Thoughts about D&D fantasy economy and its implications
  
 
== Youtube Channels ==
 
== Youtube Channels ==
* [https://www.youtube.com/user/Bon3zmann/playlists How to be a Great Game Master] channels
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Als check the [[Youtube]] page for Roll20-centric guides & tips.
* [https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCly0Thn_yZouwdJtg7Am62A/playlists Take20 GM Tips] channels
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* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-YZvLUXcR8&list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_ Matthew Colville Running the Game] 58 video playlist
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* {{yt|user/Bon3zmann/playlists How to be a Great Game Master}} channel
* [https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zuJyRed_aiM&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6xqomWg4Hfft8JbUYPjx4SK Web DM] GM tips focused on D&D5e
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* {{yt|channel/UCly0Thn_yZouwdJtg7Am62A/playlists Take20 GM Tips}} channel
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* {{yt|watch?v=e-YZvLUXcR8&list=PLlUk42GiU2guNzWBzxn7hs8MaV7ELLCP_ | Matthew Colville Running the Game}} - 58 video playlist
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* {{yt|watch?v=zuJyRed_aiM&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6xqomWg4Hfft8JbUYPjx4SK | Web DM}} - [[Gamemaster]] tips focused on D&D5e
  
 
== See Also ==
 
== See Also ==

Revision as of 21:28, 7 March 2021

Here are a few resources you can use for a variety of game systems. This list is not comprehensive. See What Sort of Games Are There To Play? for an introduction to tabletop rpgs and different genres.

Contents

Art Libraries

Graphics Tools

Useful graphics tools to create maps, tokens and portraits for your games. See also: Useful links for mapping

  • GIMP - opensource 2d graphics software(alternative to Photoshop)
  • Blender - opensource 3d graphics software

Mapmaking

Tokens/Portraits

Sounds

There are also SoundPads which are mixing-boards of ambience sounds and music, which can be Broadcast to your players (independently of Roll20).

Gaming Systems by Genre

This is an incomplete display of different game systems by genre. Includes links to obtain rules or rulebooks online as well as Roll20-specific info if such exist. Games listed here should ideally have a Roll20 Character Sheet available.

Fantasy

Superhero

Modern / Spy / Military

Sci-Fi

Horror

Generic or Multi-genre

Rules-light

System Specific Tools

D&D

D&D 3.5e

D&D 4E

D&D 5E

Pathfinder

Traveller 5th-edition

Star Wars

Star Wars D6

Books

Game Master articles

Youtube Channels

Als check the Youtube page for Roll20-centric guides & tips.

See Also