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If you have some tips and tricks or other information to share, feel free to jump right in and contribute. [[Help:Contents|Check out our Wiki Help page for more info.]]
 
If you have some tips and tricks or other information to share, feel free to jump right in and contribute. [[Help:Contents|Check out our Wiki Help page for more info.]]
 
==Getting Started==
 
==Getting Started==
* '''[[Tutorial|In-App Tutorial for GMs]]:''' Roll20 has a built-in tutorial straight in the app to familiarize new GMs to the Roll20 platform
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* '''[https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039223634-Introduction-To-Tabletop-RPGs#IntroductionToTabletopRPGs-HowDoYouPlayATabletopRPG? Introduction to TTRPGs]:''' Never played a tabletop RPG before, but would like to know how? This video series should help.
* '''[[Introduction To Tabletop RPGs|Introduction to tRPGs]]:''' Never played a tabletop RPG before, but would like to know how? This video series should help bring a new gamer up to speed.
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* '''[http://roll20.io/CrashCourse Roll20 Crash Course]'''
* '''[[Video and Voice Chat]]:''' How to get video and voice chatting set up in a Roll20 Game
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* '''[[Video and Voice Chat]]:''' Get Video&Voice chat set up in a Roll20 Game
* '''[[Code of Conduct]]:''' The official Roll20 Code of Conduct expected on our site.
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* '''[[Code of Conduct]]:''' The official Roll20 CoC expected on our site.
* '''[[Forum Posting]]:''' A walk-through on how navigate and post on our official [https://app.roll20.net/forum forums]
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* '''[[Forum Posting]]:''' How navigate and post on our official [https://app.roll20.net/forum forums]
* '''[[Keyboard Shortcuts|Keyboard Shortcuts Reference]]:''' Our list of keyboard shortcuts for experienced users
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* '''[[Keyboard Shortcuts]]''' & '''[[Advanced Shortcuts|Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts]]'''
* '''[https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037772613-Change-Log Changelog]:''' A list of all major revisions and updates to the Roll20 Platform
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* '''[https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037772613-Change-Log Changelog]:''' A list of all major updates to the Roll20 Platform
 
* '''[[Game Management]]''': How to create, organize, and manage your games
 
* '''[[Game Management]]''': How to create, organize, and manage your games
 
** '''[[Game Settings Page]]'''
 
** '''[[Game Settings Page]]'''
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* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">s</span> [[Zoom|Zoom Tool]]
 
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">s</span> [[Zoom|Zoom Tool]]
 
* [[File:Ruler.png|middle|15px]] [[Ruler|Ruler Tool]]
 
* [[File:Ruler.png|middle|15px]] [[Ruler|Ruler Tool]]
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">E</span> [[Fog of War]]
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* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">C</span> [[Fog of War]]/<br>[[File:Udl-hide-icon.jpg|middle|15px]] [[Darkness Tool]]
 
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">t</span> [[Turn Tracker]]
 
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">t</span> [[Turn Tracker]]
 
* <big><span style="font-family:dicefontd20;">t</span></big> [[Dice Rolling GUI]]
 
* <big><span style="font-family:dicefontd20;">t</span></big> [[Dice Rolling GUI]]
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'''Rolling Dice'''
 
'''Rolling Dice'''
 
* [[How to Roll Dice]]
 
* [[How to Roll Dice]]
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* '''[[Complete Guide to Macros & Rolls‎]](new)'''
 
* [[Dice Reference]]
 
* [[Dice Reference]]
 
* [[Macros]]
 
* [[Macros]]
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'''Troubleshooting'''
 
'''Troubleshooting'''
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* [[Roll20 FAQ]] - Commonly Encountered Issues
 
* [[Solving Technical Issues]]
 
* [[Solving Technical Issues]]
 
* [[Video and Voice Chat Troubleshooting]]
 
* [[Video and Voice Chat Troubleshooting]]
 
* [[Optimizing Roll20 Performance|Optimizing Roll20's Performance]]
 
* [[Optimizing Roll20 Performance|Optimizing Roll20's Performance]]
 
* [[Best Practices for Files on Roll20|Best Practices for Files]]
 
* [[Best Practices for Files on Roll20|Best Practices for Files]]
* [[Customer Support FAQ]]
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* [[UDL#Known_Issues|Updated Dynamic Lightning - Known Issues]]
* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/8422745/a-new-light-bug-thread-updated-dynamic-lighting-and-fog-of-war Updated Dynamic Lightning - Known Issues]
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* [https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/sections/360008317414-Technical-Support Technical Support] - Help Desk
* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/18 Bug Reports & Technical Issues] Roll20 Forums. Read [https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/3/read-first-submitting-bug-reports-and-faq this] before posting new thread
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* Submit '''[[Bug Report]]'''
 
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==Beyond the Application==
 
==Beyond the Application==
 
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* [[Looking for Group|Looking for Group Tool]]
 
* [[Looking for Group|Looking for Group Tool]]
 
* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22 Roll20 LFG Subforum]
 
* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22 Roll20 LFG Subforum]
* Reddit(Unofficial): [https://www.reddit.com/r/Roll20LFG r/roll20LFG] | [https://www.reddit.com/r/LFG r/LFG] | [https://www.reddit.com/r/Roll20/wiki/index#wiki_lfg r/roll20 LFG Guide]
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* Reddit(Unofficial): [https://www.reddit.com/r/Roll20LFG r/roll20LFG] | [https://www.reddit.com/r/LFG r/LFG] | [https://www.reddit.com/r/Roll20/wiki/lfg r/roll20 LFG Guide]
 
* Facebook(Unofficial): [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Roll20LFG/members/ Roll20 LFG] | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/271565293251496/members/ Roll 20 Player/DM Find]
 
* Facebook(Unofficial): [https://www.facebook.com/groups/Roll20LFG/members/ Roll20 LFG] | [https://www.facebook.com/groups/271565293251496/members/ Roll 20 Player/DM Find]
 
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==This Wiki in Other Languages==
 
==This Wiki in Other Languages==
[[Page d'accueil (Français)]] (French) »
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* [[Page d'accueil (Français)]] (French) »
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* [[メインページ(日本語)]] (Japanese) »
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* [[:Category:Language-DE|Seiten auf Deutsch]] (German) »
 
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[[File:Roll20-overview-2020.png|thumb|550px|center]]
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[[File:Roll20con2020.jpeg|thumb|550px|center| [[Roll20Con]] 2020 is October 23-25.]]
  
 
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==Subscriber Features==
 
==Subscriber Features==
 
'''[https://app.roll20.net/why-subscribe-to-roll20 Subscription Comparison & FAQ]:''' A list of our subscription tiers, their perks, and Frequently asked questions. <br />
 
'''[https://app.roll20.net/why-subscribe-to-roll20 Subscription Comparison & FAQ]:''' A list of our subscription tiers, their perks, and Frequently asked questions. <br />
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* [[Dynamic Lighting]]
 
* [[Dynamic Lighting]]
 
* [[Advanced Fog of War]]
 
* [[Advanced Fog of War]]
* '''[[Updated Dynamic Lighting]] NEW'''
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* '''[[Updated Dynamic Lighting]](NEW)'''
 
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* [[:Category:API|API Scripts]]
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* [[API|API Scripts]]
 
* [[Transmogrifier]]
 
* [[Transmogrifier]]
 
* [[Character Vault]]
 
* [[Character Vault]]
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===System/Character Sheet Guide===
 
===System/Character Sheet Guide===
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* [[Burn Bryte]]
 
* [[DnD|Dungeons and Dragons]]
 
* [[DnD|Dungeons and Dragons]]
 
** [[5E]] | [[Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition|4E]] | [[Dungeons and Dragons 3.5|3.5E]]
 
** [[5E]] | [[Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition|4E]] | [[Dungeons and Dragons 3.5|3.5E]]
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* [[Shadowrun]]
 
* [[Shadowrun]]
 
* [[GURPS]]
 
* [[GURPS]]
* [[Savage_Worlds_Tabbed|Savage Worlds]]
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* [[Official_Savage_Worlds|Official Savage Worlds Character Sheet]]
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* [[Savage_Worlds_Tabbed|Savage Worlds Tabbed]]
 
* [[Star Wars RPG]]
 
* [[Star Wars RPG]]
 
** [[Star_Wars_D6|D6/ WEG]] | [[Star_Wars_Saga_Edition_Character_Sheet|Saga Edition]] | [[Star Wars: FFG (API-Compatible)|FFG]]
 
** [[Star_Wars_D6|D6/ WEG]] | [[Star_Wars_Saga_Edition_Character_Sheet|Saga Edition]] | [[Star Wars: FFG (API-Compatible)|FFG]]
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[[:Category:Character Sheet Documentation|See all Character Sheet Guides &raquo;]]
 
[[:Category:Character Sheet Documentation|See all Character Sheet Guides &raquo;]]
 
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===Custom Sheet Creation===
 
===Custom Sheet Creation===
* [[Building Character Sheets]]: The definitive starting point for making your own character sheets ''(for Pro Subscribers Only)''
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* '''[[Building Character Sheets|Building/Editing Character Sheets]]''': The definitive starting point for editing existing character sheets or creating your own''(for Pro Subscribers Only)''
* [[Designing Character Sheet Layout]] General advice on how to create the main layout of your sheet
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* [[Designing Character Sheet Layout|Character Sheet Layout]] General advice on how to create the main layout of your sheet
* [[Custom Sheet Sandbox]] Good for when working on custom sheets
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* [[Custom Sheet Sandbox]] Great tool for working on custom sheets
* [[Sheet Worker Scripts|Sheetworkers]]: An advanced feature of the Character Sheets system which allows the sheet author to specify JavaScript which will execute during certain events, such as whenever the values on a sheet are modified.
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* [[Sheet Worker Scripts|Sheetworkers]]: Allows the use of some limited JavaScript to edit character stats in a more complex manner.
 
* [[Roll_Templates#Creating_a_Roll_Template|Roll Templates]]: These are a special facet of the Character Sheets system which provide additional layout and styling options for the display of roll results.
 
* [[Roll_Templates#Creating_a_Roll_Template|Roll Templates]]: These are a special facet of the Character Sheets system which provide additional layout and styling options for the display of roll results.
* [[Beginner%27s_Guide_to_GitHub|Beginner's Guide to GitHub]]: How to upload a character sheet for community use
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* [[Github|Beginner's Guide to GitHub]]: How to upload a character sheet for community use
* [[Character Sheet i18n|Add translation capabilities]]: How to set up your Sheet to be easily translated into other languages
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* [[Character Sheet Translation|Add translation capabilities]]: How to set up a Sheet to be easily translated into other languages
* [[Sheet Author Tips]] Misc. Advanced Tips for those who often works with this character sheets.
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* [[Sheet Author Tips]] Misc. Advanced Tips for those who often works with this character sheets
* [Character Sheets & Compendium(Roll20 Forums)] A good source to ask for help on editing sheets
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* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/277980 Character Sheets & Compendium(Roll20 Forums)] Good place to ask for help on editing sheets
 
* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/7781132/sheet-request-thread-consolidated-mk-ii Sheet Request Thread, Consolidated, mk II(Roll20 Forums)] Thread for requesting sheets. Read the [https://app.roll20.net/forum/permalink/7781132/ first post] before posting a new request.
 
* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/post/7781132/sheet-request-thread-consolidated-mk-ii Sheet Request Thread, Consolidated, mk II(Roll20 Forums)] Thread for requesting sheets. Read the [https://app.roll20.net/forum/permalink/7781132/ first post] before posting a new request.
 
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