New to using Macros but love to play Necromancers

    Hey all, I'm sorry if this has been discussed before but I've never used macros before but really enjoy using summons. I see that there are previous answers but I've not been able to wrap my head around them. Can someone please explain to me very simply how to manage my zombies to move to a designated target and essentially swarm them with macros? And the same for skeletons with moving into range and firing arrows? We are using One DnD and One DnD sheets. I've done my research but I've been unable to wrap my head around what was mentioned in other forums. I just don't wanna bog the game down for my fellow players/DM or just shove the problem off to the DM.

Hi SephirothSlayer,  Which character sheet are you using for your summoned creatures?

I'm using the statblock for them found on Roll20. Currently I can't add a sheet to the game but I can talk with my DM about it once I'm able to understand the commands. I'd add the sheet from the 2024 version of the monster manual if possible.

There are over 1000 different character sheets on Roll20 across 300+ different game systems. For D&D 5e and its variations there are over 20 character sheets.  I need the name of the sheet you are using, or a screenshot of the sheet so that it can be identified.

Here is my player sheet: Further below that is just more spells ranging from 1st to 2nd level. I haven't gotten Animate Dead yet but I'm looking to get ahead of the game so I can have it ready when we reach that point. Until then, I can test with my familiar.

Which sheet did you want to use for your NPCs? D&D 5e 2024 or D&D 5e 2014?

D&D 5e 2024 is what I'd like to use.

Sorry for the delay in getting back to you. Due to the state of the D&D 5e 2024 sheet writing macros is too difficult for it.  If you'd like to do the D&D 5e 2014 sheet, I can write macros for that sheet easily enough.  Note: you can use both sheets in one game if the game is on Jumpgate.  Alternately, I can write a "dumb" macro for you, but it won't be able to handle any adjustments automatically. For example, if your Zombies or Skeletons get stronger due to abilities you gain, it won't adjust for that.

Alright, the delay's no problem. Our game is on Jumpgate and I'll talk with my DM about setting things up with a D&D 5e 2014 sheet for both zombies and skeletons set up. Thank you so much for your help.