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<big>''This is the '''Roll20 [[About:Community Wiki|Community Wiki]]'''. For Official Documentation, see the [https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-us Help Center]''</big>
 
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=Roll20 Community Wiki=
 
=Roll20 Community Wiki=
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.]]
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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 [[Help:Contents|Help: Edit Wiki]] for more.
 
==Getting Started==
 
==Getting Started==
* '''{{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.
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* '''[[Introduction to TTRPGs]]:''' Never played a tabletop RPG before, but would like to know how? This video series should help.
* '''[http://roll20.io/CrashCourse Roll20 Crash Course]'''
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* '''[https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-us/articles/360039223834-Roll20-Crash-Course Roll20 Crash Course]'''
* '''[[Youtube|Youtube Tutorials]]'''
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* '''[[Basics|Roll20 Basics]]'''
* '''[[Code of Conduct]]:''' The official Roll20 CoC expected on our site.
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* '''[https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-us/articles/360041544734-Video-and-Voice-Chat Video and Voice Chat]:''' Get Video&Voice chat setup in your Game
* '''{{hc|articles/360041544734-Video-and-Voice-Chat Video and Voice Chat}}:''' Get Video&Voice chat set up in you Roll20 Game
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* '''[[Game Management|Game Management]]''': Create, organize, & manage your games
* '''[[Game Management|Game/Campaign Management]]''': How to create, organize, and manage your games
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** '''[[Game Settings Page]]'''
 
** '''[[Game Settings Page]]'''
 
* '''[[Keyboard Shortcuts]]''' & '''[[Advanced Shortcuts]]'''
 
* '''[[Keyboard Shortcuts]]''' & '''[[Advanced Shortcuts]]'''
* '''[[Forum Posting]]:''' How navigate and post on our official {{forum| forums}}
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* '''[[Forum Posting]]:''' How navigate & post on our official [https://app.roll20.net/forum/ forums]
* '''{{hc|articles/360037772613-Change-Log Changelog}}:''' A list of all major updates to the Roll20 Platform
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* '''[https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037254334-Community-Code-of-Conduct Code of Conduct]'''
 
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* '''[https://help.roll20.net/hc/en-us/articles/360037772613-Change-Log Changelog]'''
 
==The [[User Interface]]==
 
==The [[User Interface]]==
[[File:Roll20 Interface.jpg|center|thumb|400px|The four sections of the [[User Interface]]]]
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'''1.[[Tabletop Overview|The Tabletop]]'''
 
'''1.[[Tabletop Overview|The Tabletop]]'''
 
* [[Aligning Maps]]
 
* [[Aligning Maps]]
 
* [[Manipulating Graphics]]
 
* [[Manipulating Graphics]]
 
* [[Token Features]]
 
* [[Token Features]]
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'''2.[[Toolbox Overview|The Tabletop Toolbox]]'''
 
'''2.[[Toolbox Overview|The Tabletop Toolbox]]'''
* <span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">w</span> [[Select and Pan Tool]]
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* {{Layers}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos Custom;">i</span> [[Drawing Tools]]
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* {{Drawing}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">e</span> [[Custom FX|FX Tool]]
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* {{FX Tool}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">s</span> [[Zoom|Zoom Tool]]
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* {{Zoom}}
* [[File:Ruler.png|middle|15px]] [[Ruler|Ruler Tool]]
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* {{Ruler}}
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">C</span> [[Fog of War]]/<br>[[File:Udl-hide-icon.jpg|middle|15px]] [[Darkness Tool]]
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* [[Place Tool]] '''(NEW)'''
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">t</span> [[Turn Tracker]]
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* {{fow}}/<br> {{Darkness}}
* <big><span style="font-family:dicefontd20;">t</span></big> [[Dice Rolling GUI]]
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* {{Turn Tracker}}
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* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">?</span> [[Toolbox_Overview|Help Tool]]  
 
* <span style="font-family:Pictos;">?</span> [[Toolbox_Overview|Help Tool]]  
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'''3.[[Page Toolbar|The Page Toolbar]]'''
 
'''3.[[Page Toolbar|The Page Toolbar]]'''
 
* [[Page Settings]]
 
* [[Page Settings]]
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'''4.[[Sidebar|The Sidebar]]'''
 
'''4.[[Sidebar|The Sidebar]]'''
 
* {{Text Chat}}
 
* {{Text Chat}}
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* {{My Settings}}
 
* {{My Settings}}
 
** [[Advanced Shortcuts|Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts]]
 
** [[Advanced Shortcuts|Advanced Keyboard Shortcuts]]
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==Gameplay==
 
==Gameplay==
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'''Rolling Dice'''
 
'''Rolling Dice'''
 
* [[How to Roll Dice]]
 
* [[How to Roll Dice]]
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* [[QuantumRoll]]
 
* [[QuantumRoll]]
 
* [[3D Dice]]
 
* [[3D Dice]]
<br>'''Tips & Guides'''
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* [[:Category:Feature(Beta)]]
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'''Tips & Guides'''
 
* [[Linking Tokens to Journals|Linking Tokens to Journals]]
 
* [[Linking Tokens to Journals|Linking Tokens to Journals]]
 
* [[Geomorphic Map Tiles]]
 
* [[Geomorphic Map Tiles]]
* [[Using Roll20 while Playing In-Person]]
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* [[Using Roll20 while Playing In-Person|Roll20:Playing In-Person]]
 
* [[Streaming]]
 
* [[Streaming]]
 
* '''[[:Category:Featured articles]]'''
 
* '''[[:Category:Featured articles]]'''
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* [[:Category:Guides|See all Roll20 Guides »]]
[[:Category:Guides|See all Roll20 Guides »]]
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* [[:Category:Tips|See all Misc Tips & Tricks »]]
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[[:Category:Tips|See all Misc Tips & Tricks »]]
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'''Troubleshooting'''
 
'''Troubleshooting'''
 
* [[Community FAQ]] - Commonly Encountered Issues
 
* [[Community FAQ]] - Commonly Encountered Issues
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* [[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]]
* [[UDL#Known_Issues|Updated Dynamic Lightning - Known Issues]]
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* [[UDL#Known_Issues|Dynamic Lightning - Known Issues]]
 
* {{hc|sections/360008317414-Technical-Support Technical Support}}
 
* {{hc|sections/360008317414-Technical-Support Technical Support}}
 
* Submit '''[[Bug Report]]'''
 
* Submit '''[[Bug Report]]'''
 
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==Beyond the Application==
 
==Beyond the Application==
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'''Finding A Group'''
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* [[LFG Tool|Looking for Group Tool]]
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* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22 Roll20 LFG Subforum]
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'''Your Games and Content'''
 
'''Your Games and Content'''
 
* [[Best Practices for Files on Roll20]]
 
* [[Best Practices for Files on Roll20]]
<br>'''Finding A Group'''
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* [[Isometric Maps in Roll20|Isometric Maps]]
* [[Looking for Group|Looking for Group Tool]]
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* [https://app.roll20.net/forum/category/22 Roll20 LFG Subforum]
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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]
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* 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]]
* '''[[Streaming|Streaming & Recording Roll20]] (updated)'''
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* '''[[Streaming|Streaming & Recording]]'''
<br>'''Site Policy'''
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'''Site Policy'''
 
* [[Acknowledgements]]
 
* [[Acknowledgements]]
* [[Terms of Service and Privacy Policy]]
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* {{hc|articles/360037770793-Terms-of-Service-and-Privacy-Policy Terms of Service & Privacy Policy}}
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* [[Code of Conduct]]
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* {{hc|articles/360037254334-Community-Code-of-Conduct Code of Conduct}}
* [[Marketplace Asset EULA]]
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* [[Security]]
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==This Wiki in Other Languages==
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==[[Subscription|Subscriber Features]]==
 
==[[Subscription|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. '''[[Free]] – [[Plus]] – [[Pro]]'''<br />
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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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* [[API:Script Index|API Scripts]]
 
* [[API:Script Index|API Scripts]]
 
* [[Transmogrifier]]
 
* [[Transmogrifier]]
 
* [[Character Vault]]
 
* [[Character Vault]]
* [[Dev Server]]
 
 
* [[Rollback|Game Rollback]]
 
* [[Rollback|Game Rollback]]
 
* [[Reserve|Roll20 Reserve]]
 
* [[Reserve|Roll20 Reserve]]
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* '''[[Character Sheet Index]]''' – A (mostly) up-to-date list of character sheets available on Roll20(from the [[Game_Settings_Page#Character_Sheet_Template|Sheet Template Menu]]).
 
* '''[[Character Sheet Index]]''' – A (mostly) up-to-date list of character sheets available on Roll20(from the [[Game_Settings_Page#Character_Sheet_Template|Sheet Template Menu]]).
 
* [[Building Character Sheets|Building Character Sheets]] – How to edit/create your own character sheet templates ({{Pro}} Feature).
 
* [[Building Character Sheets|Building Character Sheets]] – How to edit/create your own character sheet templates ({{Pro}} Feature).
 
 
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===System/Character Sheet Guide===
 
===System/Character Sheet Guide===
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* [[Pathfinder]]
 
* [[Pathfinder]]
 
** '''[[Pathfinder Second Edition Official | Pathfinder Second Edition Official Sheet]]*'''
 
** '''[[Pathfinder Second Edition Official | Pathfinder Second Edition Official Sheet]]*'''
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* [[Esper Genesis]]*
 
* [[Esper Genesis]]*
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* [[Shadowrun]]
 
* [[Shadowrun]]
 
* [[GURPS]] (4E)
 
* [[GURPS]] (4E)
* [[Savage Worlds]] | [[Official_Savage_Worlds|Official Sheet]] | [[Savage_Worlds_Tabbed|Savage Worlds Tabbed]]
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* [[Savage Worlds]] | [[Official_Savage_Worlds|Official Sheet]]
 
* [[Stargate RPG]]
 
* [[Stargate RPG]]
 
* [[Star Wars]]
 
* [[Star Wars]]
 
** [[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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* [[Torg Eternity Community Sheet|Torg Eternity]]
 
* [[Torg Eternity Community Sheet|Torg Eternity]]
 
* [[Zweihänder Grim & Perilous]]
 
* [[Zweihänder Grim & Perilous]]
 
* [[Genesys]]
 
* [[Genesys]]
 
* [[Earthdawn - FASA Official|Earthdawn]]
 
* [[Earthdawn - FASA Official|Earthdawn]]
* [[OSR|OSR (Old School Revival)]]
 
 
* [[World of Darkness]]
 
* [[World of Darkness]]
 
* [[Cypher System]]
 
* [[Cypher System]]
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''<nowiki>*</nowiki> Character Sheets designed and supported officially by Roll20''
 
''<nowiki>*</nowiki> Character Sheets designed and supported officially by Roll20''
 
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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)''
 
* '''[[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|Character Sheet Layout]] General advice on how to create the main layout of your sheet
 
* [[Designing Character Sheet Layout|Character Sheet Layout]] General advice on how to create the main layout of your sheet
* [[Sheet Sandbox]] Great tool for working on custom sheets
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* '''[[Character Sheet Development/Dark Mode|Dark Mode on Char Sheet]]''' adapt sheet to support [[Dark Mode]]
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* Get Started: [[Character Sheet Development/Complete Examples|Examples]], [[Character Sheet Development/Sheet Templates|Templates]] & [[Character Sheet Development/Pattern Libraries|Pattern Libraries]]
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* [[Sheet Worker Scripts|Sheetworkers]]: Allows the use of some limited [[JavaScript]] to edit character stats in a more complex manner.
 
* [[Sheet Worker Scripts|Sheetworkers]]: Allows the use of some limited [[JavaScript]] to edit character stats in a more complex manner.
 
* [[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.
 
* [[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.
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* {{forum|category/277980 Character Sheets & Compendium}} Good place to ask for help on editing sheets
 
* {{forum|category/277980 Character Sheets & Compendium}} Good place to ask for help on editing sheets
 
* {{forum|post/10137951/character-sheet-requests-q3-2021 Character Sheet Requests Q3 2021}} Thread for requesting sheets. Read the {{fpl|10137951/ first post}} or [[Sheet Requests]] before posting a new request.
 
* {{forum|post/10137951/character-sheet-requests-q3-2021 Character Sheet Requests Q3 2021}} Thread for requesting sheets. Read the {{fpl|10137951/ first post}} or [[Sheet Requests]] before posting a new request.
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Tips & Guides

Troubleshooting

[edit] Beyond the Application

Finding A Group

[edit] Other Languages

Your Games and Content

Broadcasting your Games

Site Policy





Placing Doors and Windows on Roll20. Guide (Jan. 2023)

[edit] Character Sheets

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


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* Character Sheets designed and supported officially by Roll20
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