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The Roll20 Turn Tracker exists to aid you and your players with turn-based games by presenting an interactive list to the group. This feature is intentionally not automated, so that more game types are able to use it.
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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/360039178634-Turn-Tracker Here].''</big>
 
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To open the Turn Tracker, click on the Turn Tracker button on the Toolbox. Note that while only the GM can open the Turn Tracker, once it is open it will be visible to all players as well.
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The Roll20 '''<span style="font-family:Pictos;">t</span> Turn Tracker''' exists to aid [[GM|you]] and your [[players]] with turn-based games by presenting an interactive list to the group. This feature is intentionally not automated, so that more game types are able to use it. It's also known as the '''Initiative Tracker'''.  
  
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To open the Turn Tracker, click on the {{Turn Tracker}} button on the [[Toolbar]]. Note that while only the [[GM]] can open the Turn Tracker, once it is open it will be visible to all [[players]] as well.
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== Adding Turns ==
 
== Adding Turns ==
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There are a few ways you can add new entries to the Turn Tracker.
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===Character Sheet===
  
To add a turn to the tracker, right click on a token on the tabletop, and choose &quot;Add Turn&quot; from the menu that appears. Note that you can add multiple turns for the same token if desired.
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If you use a [[Character Sheet|character sheet]] and want to add a roll from it to the Turn Tracker automatically, you '''must''' first select the associated token before performing the roll.
  
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If no token is selected, the roll only appears in the [[Text Chat]] with a warning: ''You wanted to send the result of this roll to the turn tracker, but no valid token was selected!''.
  
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Selecting the wrong token will use the stats from the character sheet, but place the selected, (wrong) Token on the tracker.
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===Token Only===
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To add a [[Token|token]] without an associated character sheet to the tracker, right click on a token on the tabletop, and choose &quot;Add Turn&quot; from the menu that appears. Note that you can add multiple turns for the same token if desired.
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After the token turn has been added, the token's image and name (if set) will appear in the turn list. Note that if the token is on the GM Layer, the name will be greyed to indicate that the turn is not being shown to players.
 
After the token turn has been added, the token's image and name (if set) will appear in the turn list. Note that if the token is on the GM Layer, the name will be greyed to indicate that the turn is not being shown to players.
  
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Additionally, selecting a token and [[Dice_Reference#Roll_To_Initiative|rolling for initiative]] with the <code>&{tracker}</code> at the end of the roll will automatically set the token into the turn order.  For example <code>/roll 1d20 + 5 &{tracker}</code>.
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Additionally, selecting a token and [[Dice_Reference#Roll_To_Initiative|rolling for initiative]] with the &{tracker} at the end of the roll will automatically set the token into the turn order.  For example /roll 1d20 + 5 &{tracker}.
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=== Custom Item ===
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{{#ev:youtube|IArm4PYAIws||left|400px|Quick video showing how to add a custom item to the tracker.-[https://app.roll20.net/users/2225609/nick-o Nick O.]}}
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You can also add character/creatures/objects to the turn order that aren't already associated with an existing token by using the '''&quot;Add Custom Item&quot;''' field. Just fill out the name of the item and click the '''Add''' button to include it in the tracker.
  
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Optionally you can add a '''Round Calculation''' to custom items. These calculations are completed every time the custom item reaches the top of the Turn Tracker. This is particularly useful for setting up a "Round Count" object that increases by one every rotation, or setting depreciating buffs that decrease every round. For example, entering "+1" will increase the value at the start of every turn, while "-1" will decrease the value by 1 at the start of every turn (useful for tracking things like buffs or other temporary conditions).  Note that this only works when there are more than one items on the {{Turn Tracker}}.
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You can even reference these values the same way you would Attributes by using the syntax:<code>@{tracker|Item Name}</code>. This can be used to simulate systems that use an Escalation Die mechanic or fetch the value of a token's turn order.
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Values can also be added or subtracted from chat using the + or - flags with the <code>&{tracker}</code> command like so:
 
Values can also be added or subtracted from chat using the + or - flags with the <code>&{tracker}</code> command like so:
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[[File:TurnOrderSettings.jpg|right|thumb|400px|Turn Order Setting]]
 
If the selected token isn't already in the turn tracker, then it is added with the value that was rolled and the additional flag is ignored.
 
If the selected token isn't already in the turn tracker, then it is added with the value that was rolled and the additional flag is ignored.
 
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== Turn Order ==
 
== Turn Order ==
 
 
To re-order the turns, you can simply click and drag on a turn and then move it up or down in the list.
 
To re-order the turns, you can simply click and drag on a turn and then move it up or down in the list.
  
 
If you press the blue Turn Order Settings Button, you can reorder and sort the current list either numerically or alphabetically.
 
If you press the blue Turn Order Settings Button, you can reorder and sort the current list either numerically or alphabetically.
 
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=== Turn Order Settings ===
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Clicking on the blue gear button at the bottom of the {{Turn Tracker}} will bring up the '''Turn Order Settings'''. Here you can choose between a series of sorting methods: numerically, alphabetically, and by card suit.
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== Advancing Turns ==
 
== Advancing Turns ==
 
 
To advance to the next turn in the tracker, simply press the arrow button, and the current turn at the top of the list will be moved to the bottom.
 
To advance to the next turn in the tracker, simply press the arrow button, and the current turn at the top of the list will be moved to the bottom.
 
== Turn Order Settings ==
 
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Clicking on the blue gear button at the bottom of the Turn Tracker will bring up the '''Turn Order Settings'''. Here you can choose between a series of sorting methods: numerically, alphabetically, and by card suit.
 
 
=== Adding a Custom Item ===
 
You can also add character/creatures/objects to the turn order that aren't already associated with an existing token by using the '''&quot;Add Custom Item&quot;''' field. Just fill out the name of the item and click the '''Add''' button to include it in the tracker.
 
{{#ev:youtube|6addC2jE4Ik||left|Quick video showing how to add a custom item to the tracker. -[https://app.roll20.net/users/32262/pat-s Pat S.]}}<br />
 
Optionally you can add a '''Round Calculation''' to custom items. These calculations are completed every time the custom item reaches the top of the Turn Tracker. This is particularly useful for setting up a "Round Count" object that increases by one every rotation, or setting depreciating buffs that decrease every round. For example, entering "+1" will increase the value at the start of every turn, while "-1" will decrease the value by 1 at the start of every turn (useful for tracking things like buffs or other temporary conditions).
 
 
You can even reference these values the same way you would Attributes by using the syntax:<code>@{tracker|Item Name}</code>. This can be used to simulate systems that use an Escalation Die mechanic or fetch the value of a token's turn order.
 
  
 
== Removing Turns ==
 
== Removing Turns ==
 
 
To remove a turn, simply mouseover the turn in the list, and then click on the red trash can icon that appears over the token image.
 
To remove a turn, simply mouseover the turn in the list, and then click on the red trash can icon that appears over the token image.
  
If you want to clear all turns at once, you can press the blue Turn Order Setting Button, and click the red “Remove All Turns” (Clear List) button to completely reset the Turn Tracker.
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If you want to clear all turns at once, you can press the blue Turn Order Setting Button, and click the red '''Remove All Turns''' (Clear List) button to completely reset the Turn Tracker.
  
 
== Turn Tracker Visibility ==
 
== Turn Tracker Visibility ==
  
The GM controls the turn tracker. It shows on player's screens when the GM opens it, and closes for all players when the GM closes it.
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The [[GM]] controls the {{Turn Tracker}}. It shows on [[player]]'s screens when the GM opens it, and closes for all players when the GM closes it.
  
 
== Turn Tracker on Multiple Pages ==
 
== Turn Tracker on Multiple Pages ==
  
Turn Tracker can track tokens from any combination of pages, and there’s no need to close it when switching between pages. The GM sees all items in the list, but players will only see the items that are located on their current page.
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{{Turn Tracker}} can track tokens from any combination of pages, and there’s no need to close it when switching between pages. The [[GM]] sees all items in the list, but [[players]] will only see the items that are located on their current page.
  
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== See Also ==
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* [[Character Sheet]]
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** [[Dice Reference#Roll To Initiative]]
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Revision as of 20:29, 31 January 2021

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 t Turn Tracker exists to aid you and your players with turn-based games by presenting an interactive list to the group. This feature is intentionally not automated, so that more game types are able to use it. It's also known as the Initiative Tracker.

To open the Turn Tracker, click on the t Turn Tracker button on the Toolbar. Note that while only the GM can open the Turn Tracker, once it is open it will be visible to all players as well.

Turn Order Menu Icon.png

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Adding Turns

Turn-Tracker-Init-from-sheet.gif

There are a few ways you can add new entries to the Turn Tracker.

Character Sheet

If you use a character sheet and want to add a roll from it to the Turn Tracker automatically, you must first select the associated token before performing the roll.

If no token is selected, the roll only appears in the Text Chat with a warning: You wanted to send the result of this roll to the turn tracker, but no valid token was selected!.

Selecting the wrong token will use the stats from the character sheet, but place the selected, (wrong) Token on the tracker.


Token Only

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To add a token without an associated character sheet to the tracker, right click on a token on the tabletop, and choose "Add Turn" from the menu that appears. Note that you can add multiple turns for the same token if desired.





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After the token turn has been added, the token's image and name (if set) will appear in the turn list. Note that if the token is on the GM Layer, the name will be greyed to indicate that the turn is not being shown to players.

Additionally, selecting a token and rolling for initiative with the &{tracker} at the end of the roll will automatically set the token into the turn order. For example /roll 1d20 + 5 &{tracker}.




Custom Item

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You can also add character/creatures/objects to the turn order that aren't already associated with an existing token by using the "Add Custom Item" field. Just fill out the name of the item and click the Add button to include it in the tracker.

Optionally you can add a Round Calculation to custom items. These calculations are completed every time the custom item reaches the top of the Turn Tracker. This is particularly useful for setting up a "Round Count" object that increases by one every rotation, or setting depreciating buffs that decrease every round. For example, entering "+1" will increase the value at the start of every turn, while "-1" will decrease the value by 1 at the start of every turn (useful for tracking things like buffs or other temporary conditions). Note that this only works when there are more than one items on the t Turn Tracker.

You can even reference these values the same way you would Attributes by using the syntax:@{tracker|Item Name}. This can be used to simulate systems that use an Escalation Die mechanic or fetch the value of a token's turn order.



Adding Values

The Turn Tracker allows you to add a value next to each token. You can use this spot to keep track of initiative or any other stat that you want to note about the turn. There are several ways to add token values, all of which can be accomplished by both the GM and players.

The easiest method is to simply click on the number next to the Token and type in a new number. Press Return/Enter after typing and the new value will be saved.

Alternatively, you can drag the result of a roll from the chat box to the Turn Tracker and drop it in the numerical field.

Values can also be added or subtracted from chat using the + or - flags with the &{tracker} command like so:

  • /roll 1d20 + 5 &{tracker:+}
  • /roll 1 &{tracker:-}
  • [[10 &{tracker:-}]]
Turn Order Setting

If the selected token isn't already in the turn tracker, then it is added with the value that was rolled and the additional flag is ignored.



Turn Order

To re-order the turns, you can simply click and drag on a turn and then move it up or down in the list.

If you press the blue Turn Order Settings Button, you can reorder and sort the current list either numerically or alphabetically.

Turn Order Settings

Clicking on the blue gear button at the bottom of the t Turn Tracker will bring up the Turn Order Settings. Here you can choose between a series of sorting methods: numerically, alphabetically, and by card suit.






Advancing Turns

To advance to the next turn in the tracker, simply press the arrow button, and the current turn at the top of the list will be moved to the bottom.

Removing Turns

To remove a turn, simply mouseover the turn in the list, and then click on the red trash can icon that appears over the token image.

If you want to clear all turns at once, you can press the blue Turn Order Setting Button, and click the red Remove All Turns (Clear List) button to completely reset the Turn Tracker.

Turn Tracker Visibility

The GM controls the t Turn Tracker. It shows on player's screens when the GM opens it, and closes for all players when the GM closes it.

Turn Tracker on Multiple Pages

t Turn Tracker can track tokens from any combination of pages, and there’s no need to close it when switching between pages. The GM sees all items in the list, but players will only see the items that are located on their current page.

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