Roll20 Beginner Overview: Learn the Basics! Roll20 Tutorial

[@kermitteafrog7631]

My friends started a campaign and I’m hoping that I can convince him to make it in this because normally online with no software is annoying

[@Roll20App]

Awesome. Let us know how it goes!

[@robertlorenzo3625]

Eis gs hat gang

[@CelticWarrior016]

Ich 😊dich

[@CelticWarrior016]

​@@Roll20App Auch 😅kann

[@CelticWarrior016]

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[@age-of-adventure]

Discovering Roll20 was the best thing to come out of Covid restrictions. Not only did we keep our gaming sessions going remotely, but it’s been so successful that Roll20 is now our preferred gaming format. And all for free! 👏

[@Roll20App]

These are really kind words and we're very happy you took the time to let us know. We're so glad we could help!

[@bryceblazegamingyt9741]

How do you use it for free? The site just keeps telling me to buy a compendium.

[@age-of-adventure]

@@bryceblazegamingyt9741 - hi, we don’t play any games that need or use any Roll20 Compendiums, but from what I understand i thought you can still play without buying any of those anyway?

[@Duck-lk8dc]

covid was so quirky

[@d3str0i3r]

i think the biggest change i'd make to this system is being able to build characters without joining/creating a game, would make it easier to have characters ready for when you join a game and make it easier to roll up backup characters incase of a death another change i might make, add an initial gear portion to the charactermancer, it's a great tool but the basic steps it goes through still leaves you with a fairly incomplete character as i came to find out in my first game

[@lordzeuscannon6400]

you can make a character without joining a game. I just started and have only my 1 character created so far

[@Roll20App]

You got your wish! We released Roll20 Characters last year, which gives you the power to do exactly that: app.roll20.net/characters/

[@pistaeros7117]

As a new GM, this was reccomended to me by my old GM... now player. It looks amazing

[@vestra4446]

Ok here we go my journey into the best thing to ever be created i can't wait thanks Roll20

[@Roll20App]

You're gunna be great! Good luck!

[@zakwright5060]

Wow it looks so well made! This looks so useful for storing everything about the game!

[@thegrim418]

This might make playing possible since my friends and I are now grown and can't gather nearly as easily.

[@chrisisgaming3490]

I love it since the pandemia pushed me there, I enjoy a new style of Pan & Paper, also with friends far away from me!

[@rickardrakkoon2500]

So you have to buy all the books and add on stuff AGAIN, digitally, just to access spell, item, character info?

[@Remmy0930]

Yes unfortunately. But I believe they are much cheaper.

[@ludwigvannormayenn8657]

nice tutorial :D

[@expat8460]

I am a beginner and never played. Was wondering which system to start on. And which one is better for beginners.

[@violettracey]

Thank you!

[@kunderwood7701]

My sons and I live in different states, would roll20 be a good option for us to start playing dnd? I played in my teens, but starting from scatch again. Thanks ahead for any guidance.

[@MsKittytornado]

Yes! My GM lives three time zones away. We start playing at 8pm and he starts at 5pm.

[@WarlordSammy]

been wanting to play for awhile but don't know anyone who plays and its overwhelming. any tips that anyone could offer would be greatly appreciated. thank you

[@andrewfigueroa9416]

I’m in the same boat. Do you have a discord?

[@uncle-shrek]

Anyone who reads this to have a smaller group you can sort them on find games

[@SydneyVengeanceTV]

that hamburger menu right on the scroll arrow drives me nuts lol

[@f50yshadow65]

Have you think to create a spanish version if you got more support?

[@SwirlingCandy]

How do you erase the mona lisa you drew on the map before the session;-;

[@BrianBushtastic]

Hey Roll20, any info on the new Rest buttons on your character sheet?

[@lucyvalentine20]

Awesome but how do I upload custom music?

[@meshajity]

Thanks

[@hannam2922]

tried using roll20 on my PHONE for my first game. never again.

[@wastedshin]

Lol same

[@Amp661]

I don't think it's meant for a smartphone.......

[@hannam2922]

@@Amp661 ya think🤣

[@Amp661]

@@hannam2922 lol oh dear. I know this is for pc but I'm hearing bad reviews on it as even I'm curious about it as well. This online d&d thing could be the world if done right.

[@briana7515]

wow awesome lol

[@alzathoth]

is there a paywall to play on Roll20? for example, if i want to play D&D5e and play an Artificer, do i need to pay anything for the 'advanced rules' of Tasha's Cauldron?

[@flyinglobster9552]

Yes or put everything included in the class by hand

[@insidejoke2483]

It's a lot harder to use on mobile but it's all I have

[@someguy8273]

Is it possible to play on just a smartphone?

[@BjornWithASlash]

Does this program work on tablets?

[@juanmaxramos7628]

Hello. on the rol20 website do they have a ww2 token?

[@WindiChilliwack]

Hello just to ask, is there a way where i can select one or multiple tokens which the tokens show the character model, but shows their face portraits when being select like a RTS unit panel (Like warcraft 2). I am quite new in Roll-20!

[@ChrissyPlus]

If i hit launch game, it doesnt start the game for everyone or mess up anything? I want to prep for the game but it's not game time yet and I don't want to mess with anything I'm not meant to

[@Killerhub93]

Is this only for pc. Or is there a mobile version

[@corlyan]

Where do I find those tokens? I like the images but I can't find them

[@kyngtruccie8817]

I’m new to DND. Anyone want to run a game with me this weekend and help me out? I’d really appreciate it I’m a total NOOB tbh and the only thing I’ve done so far is make my RP Character

[@kevingumfory]

#1 read comments. #2 notice all the unanswered questions #3 use dnd beyond and foundry

[@angelocasimiro4859]

what happens if the person is dyslexic and is difficult to read the sheets and other functions

[@Billdow00]

Fix the echo audo.

[@foliagehooked8269]

I don't get any of the chat stuff

[@caelepemberton161]

Is this the roll for sandwich guy

[@anthonycoste-fleury1789]

Has Roll20 ever thought about doing the same quality video in French?

[@andrewfigueroa9416]

Only if I had friends

[@Lorraines3DPrints]

So am I able to play a full game on my mobile phone with this? I'd love to be able to if not as I'm mostly bedbound so pc / laptop isn't always an option

[@Remmy0930]

Laptop is perfect for bedbound lol. If you can use a phone in bed, you can use a laptop.

[@Lorraines3DPrints]

@@Remmy0930 Have you tried using a laptop flat in your back?

[@loganblamires446]

This still doesn't explain how to acquire tokens. Can't start a campaign without that explanation.

[@Roll20App]

Hi there! All unassigned (meaning no character sheet connected to them) tokens - whether purchased or free, can be found in your Art Library on the VTT. More tokens are available on the Marketplace and can be found in Modules, Addons, or Art Packs (be sure to check the item's description to make sure they include tokens). You can also keep an eye out for special events - such as Roll20Con or Roll20 sponsored charity events - that give away Token Sets!

[@toniscandella4746]

its also not hard to make your own if you are slightly proficient with photoshop like programmes

[@kevingumfory]

The only people still using roll20 are the ones that spent $ on digital books. There are way to many other platforms that are user friendly for knoobs.

[@scout4808]

And you didn't name even one...

[@vickmadick5548]

4:00

[@yokai2572]

i cant even make an acc

[@kevingumfory]

Lololol. Text rolling.

[@MAKIZO]

英語じゃねーかｗｗｗ

[@Aoi1731]

Thank you!!!