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<big>''This is the '''Roll20 Community Wiki'''. For Official Roll20 Documentation, see the [https://roll20.net/help Help Center.]''</big>
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<big>''This is the '''Roll20 Community Wiki'''. For Official Roll20 Documentation, see the {{zendesk| Roll20 Help Center}}''</big>
 
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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==
* '''[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.
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* '''{{hc|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.
* '''[https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360039223834#your-virtual-tabletop-0-0 Roll20 Crash Course]'''
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* '''[http://roll20.io/CrashCourse Roll20 Crash Course]'''
* '''[[Video and Voice Chat]]:''' Get Video&Voice chat set up in a Roll20 Game
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* '''[[Youtube|Youtube Tutorials]]'''
 
* '''[[Code of Conduct]]:''' The official Roll20 CoC expected on our site.
 
* '''[[Code of Conduct]]:''' The official Roll20 CoC expected on our site.
* '''[[Forum Posting]]:''' How navigate and post on our official [https://app.roll20.net/forum forums]
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* '''{{hc|articles/360041544734-Video-and-Voice-Chat Video and Voice Chat}}:''' Get Video&Voice chat set up in you Roll20 Game
* '''[[Keyboard Shortcuts]]''' & '''[[Advanced Shortcuts|Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts]]'''
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* '''[[Game Management|Game/Campaign Management]]''': How to create, organize, and manage your games
* '''[https://roll20.zendesk.com/hc/en-us/articles/360037772613-Change-Log Changelog]:''' A list of all major updates to the Roll20 Platform
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* '''[[Game Management]]''': How to create, organize, and manage your games
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** '''[[Game Settings Page]]'''
 
** '''[[Game Settings Page]]'''
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* '''[[Keyboard Shortcuts]]''' & '''[[Advanced Shortcuts|Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts]]'''
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* '''[[Forum Posting]]:''' How navigate and post on our official {{forum| forums}}
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* '''{{hc|articles/360037772613-Change-Log Changelog}}:''' A list of all major updates to the Roll20 Platform
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==The [[User Interface]]==
 
==The [[User Interface]]==
 
[[File:Roll20 Interface.jpg|center|thumb|400px|The four sections of the [[User Interface]]]]
 
[[File:Roll20 Interface.jpg|center|thumb|400px|The four sections of the [[User Interface]]]]
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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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'''4.[[Sidebar|The Sidebar]]'''
 
'''4.[[Sidebar|The Sidebar]]'''
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">q</span> [[Text Chat]]
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* {{Text Chat}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">P</span> [[Art Library]]
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* {{Art Library}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">N</span> [[Journal]]
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* {{Journal}}
 
** [[Character Sheets]]
 
** [[Character Sheets]]
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">i</span> [[Compendium]]
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* {{Compendium}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">u</span> [[Jukebox]]
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* {{Jukebox}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">l</span> [[Collections]]
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* {{Collections}}
 
** [[Macros]]
 
** [[Macros]]
 
** [[Playing Cards]]
 
** [[Playing Cards]]
 
** [[Rollable Tables]]
 
** [[Rollable Tables]]
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">y</span> [[My Settings]]
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* {{My Settings}}
 
** [[Advanced Shortcuts|Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts]]
 
** [[Advanced Shortcuts|Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts]]
 
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'''Rolling Dice'''
 
'''Rolling Dice'''
 
* [[How to Roll Dice]]
 
* [[How to Roll Dice]]
* [[Dice Reference]]
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* '''[[Complete Guide to Macros & Rolls‎]](new)'''
* [[Macros]]
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** [[Dice Reference]]
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** [[Macros]]
 
* [[Rollable Tables]]
 
* [[Rollable Tables]]
 
* [[Playing Cards]]
 
* [[Playing Cards]]
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* [[3D Dice]]
 
* [[3D Dice]]
 
<br>'''Tips'''
 
<br>'''Tips'''
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* [[Linking Tokens to Journals|Linking Tokens to Journals]]
 
* [[Geomorphic Map Tiles]]
 
* [[Geomorphic Map Tiles]]
* [[Linking Tokens to Journals]]
 
 
* [[Using Roll20 while Playing In-Person]]
 
* [[Using Roll20 while Playing In-Person]]
 
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'''Troubleshooting'''
 
'''Troubleshooting'''
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* [[Community 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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* {{zendesk|sections/360008317414-Technical-Support Technical Support}}
* [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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'''Broadcasting your Games'''
 
'''Broadcasting your Games'''
 
* [[Online Role Playing:Index]]
 
* [[Online Role Playing:Index]]
* [[Live Stream and Record Game Sessions]]
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* '''[[Streaming|Streaming & Recording Roll20]] (updated)'''
 
<br>'''Site Policy'''
 
<br>'''Site Policy'''
 
* [[Acknowledgements]]
 
* [[Acknowledgements]]
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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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{{#evp:youtube|SUCnu-9QErU|Teaser Trailer for the [[Mobile]] app|center|550}}
  
[[File:Roll20-overview-2020.png|thumb|550px|center]]
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<div style="font-size:26px;">'''[[Legacy Dynamic Lighting]] will retire in the near future.''' (No longer May 18th).
 
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'''{{blogs|an-update-to-the-legacy-dynamic-lighting-sunset-plan/ LDL Plans Postponed}}''' (April 27th)
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'''{{blog|posts/retiring-legacy-dynamic-lighting-what-you-need-to-know/ LDL Retiring}}'''(Feb 17th)
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==Subscriber Features==
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'''[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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==[[Subscription|Subscriber Features]]==
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'''[https://app.roll20.net/why-subscribe-to-roll20 Subscription Comparison & FAQ]:''' A list of our [[subscription tiers, their perks, and Frequently asked questions. '''[[Free]] – [[Plus]] – [[Pro]]'''<br />
 
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* [[Dynamic Lighting]]
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* '''[[Updated Dynamic Lighting]]'''
* [[Advanced Fog of War]]
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* [[Legacy Dynamic Lighting|(Legacy) Dynamic Lighting]]
* '''[[Updated Dynamic Lighting]](NEW)'''
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* [[Using Custom Character Sheets|Custom Character Sheets]]
 
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* [[API|API Scripts]]
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* [[API:Script Index|API Scripts]]
 
* [[Transmogrifier]]
 
* [[Transmogrifier]]
 
* [[Character Vault]]
 
* [[Character Vault]]
 
* [[Dev Server]]
 
* [[Dev Server]]
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==Character Sheets==
 
==Character Sheets==
 
This section explains how character sheets work within Roll20 as well as provide guides for some of the available community sheets.
 
This section explains how character sheets work within Roll20 as well as provide guides for some of the available community sheets.
* [[Character Sheets|Character Sheet Basics]]: How to add a character sheet to a campaign
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* [[Character Sheets|Character Sheet Basics]]: How to they work
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** [[Adding Character Sheet]] how to add a sheet to your [[campaign]], or to assign to individual [[players]]
 
* [[Charactermancer]]: How to use the guided character creation and leveling tool
 
* [[Charactermancer]]: How to use the guided character creation and leveling tool
* [[Character Sheet Index]]: A mostly up-to-date list of character sheets available on Roll20.
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* [[Character Sheet Index]]: A (mostly) up-to-date list of character sheets available on Roll20.
 
* [[Building Character Sheets|Building Character Sheets]]: How to go about building a character sheet
 
* [[Building Character Sheets|Building Character Sheets]]: How to go about building a character sheet
  
 
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===System/Character Sheet Guide===
 
===System/Character Sheet Guide===
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* '''[[:Category:Character Sheet Documentation|All Character Sheet Guides &raquo;]]'''
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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]]
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** '''[[D&D 5E by Roll20]]''*''''' ''(the most popular sheet)''
** '''[[D&D 5E by Roll20]]''*'''''
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** [[5E]] | [[Dungeons and Dragons 4th Edition|4E]] | [[Dungeons and Dragons 3.5|3.5E]] | [[Advanced_Dungeons_and_Dragons|AD&D 1&2E]]
 
** [[DnD5e Shaped Character Sheet|D&D 5E (Shaped)]]
 
** [[DnD5e Shaped Character Sheet|D&D 5E (Shaped)]]
 
* [[Pathfinder]]
 
* [[Pathfinder]]
 
** '''[[Pathfinder Second Edition Official | Pathfinder Second Edition Official Sheet]]*'''
 
** '''[[Pathfinder Second Edition Official | Pathfinder Second Edition Official Sheet]]*'''
 
* [[Shadowrun]]
 
* [[Shadowrun]]
* [[GURPS]]
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* [[GURPS]] (4E)
* [[Savage_Worlds_Tabbed|Savage Worlds]]
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* [[Official_Savage_Worlds|Savage Worlds(Official 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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<br>
 
[[:Category:Games|See all System Specific Guides »]]
 
[[:Category:Games|See all System Specific Guides »]]
[[: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.
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* [[Building_Character_Sheets/Roll_Templates|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 Translation|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 [[CrowdIn|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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* {{forum|category/277980 Character Sheets & Compendium}} 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.
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* {{forum|post/7781132/sheet-request-thread-consolidated-mk-ii Sheet Request Thread, Consolidated, mk II}} Thread for requesting sheets. Read the {{forum|permalink/7781132/ first post}} before posting a new request.
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[[Category:Main Page]]

Revision as of 10:31, 30 April 2021

This is the Roll20 Community Wiki. For Official Roll20 Documentation, see the Roll20 Help Center

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If you have some tips and tricks or other information to share, feel free to jump right in and contribute. Check out our Wiki Help page for more info.

Getting Started

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Tips


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Your Games and Content


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This Wiki in Other Languages


Teaser Trailer for the Mobile app
Legacy Dynamic Lighting will retire in the near future. (No longer May 18th).

LDL Plans Postponed(Blog) (April 27th) LDL Retiring(Blog)(Feb 17th)

Subscriber Features

Subscription Comparison & FAQ: A list of our [[subscription tiers, their perks, and Frequently asked questions. FreePlusPro

Character Sheets

This section explains how character sheets work within Roll20 as well as provide guides for some of the available community sheets.


System/Character Sheet Guide


* Character Sheets designed and supported officially by Roll20
See all System Specific Guides »

Custom Sheet Creation


Test out the Roll20 dice system:

/roll 1d20+5