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Thank you. The tutorial was terribly bugged for me so I didn't know most of these things

Hi, I'm on my journey to understand and master macros, and got a doub about something I'm trying to achieve. When I have a macro with a input value prompt, the var can be passed from the chat with #d20 4.  If I have an Ability, can I pass a variable within the %{selected|Ability1} call? How?

Hi, great set up. Is there a way to transfer maps from one game to another?

On a free account, the only way is by copying the game. With a Pro Subscription, you can use the Transmogrifier to copy maps (and just about anything else) across. 

Victor P. said: Hi, I'm on my journey to understand and master macros, and got a doub about something I'm trying to achieve. When I have a macro with a input value prompt, the var can be passed from the chat with #d20 4.  If I have an Ability, can I pass a variable within the %{selected|Ability1} call? How? Hey, Victor P. ! That's a very commendable journey! Frequently-changing variables within Abilities are usually set up as Roll Queries (and sometimes as Attributes , especially when paired with the API Pro feature , which can modify Attribute values).

Silvyre said: One-Eyed Jack said: I want to create the simple macro "/w playername" to make it easier to whisper players with whatever I choose to type in. Also, if I already have a macro that starts with /em or /desc, is there a way to /w or /o the execution of that macro? These are great questions for the Specific Use and Macros forum, but I'll answer them here: Sounds like Roll Queries are what you're looking for, e.g. /w ?{Player|Jack|Jill|Jim} ?{Message} No,  Chat Commands are mutually-exclusive. However, GMs can use /emas to effectively combine /em with /o Thank you so much! :) 1. Is there a /descas also for combining /desc with /o? 2. Is there a way to enclose multiple lines of macro within a single chat? I mean lines with <enter> between them, so they don't appear on all different chats.

I need to contact customer support about something funny going on in one of my games. At a previous session, a player drew a grossly obscene image on the game map. I kicked that player. Now, somehow, I've had a player join the game whom I don't recall inviting, and my records don't reflect my inviting them. I'm getting paranoid about hacking here.

One-Eyed Jack said: I need to contact customer support about something funny going on in one of my games. At a previous session, a player drew a grossly obscene image on the game map. I kicked that player. Now, somehow, I've had a player join the game whom I don't recall inviting, and my records don't reflect my inviting them. I'm getting paranoid about hacking here. Please send an email to <a href="mailto:team@roll20.net" rel="nofollow">team@roll20.net</a>

One-Eyed Jack said: Thank you so much! :) 1. Is there a /descas also for combining /desc with /o? 2. Is there a way to enclose multiple lines of macro within a single chat? I mean lines with &lt;enter&gt; between them, so they don't appear on all different chats. No, but /desc doesn't include the GM's name, so it already acts like /emas You can press Shift+Enter to insert a line break within a chat message. Otherwise, Roll Templates are good for condensing information.

Why doesn't this macro work (it outputs nothing except the query prompt): /w gm ?{Chance|5} rolling encounter chance [[d100&lt;Chance]]

One-Eyed Jack said: Why doesn't this macro work (it outputs nothing except the query prompt): /w gm ?{Chance|5} rolling encounter chance [[d100&lt;Chance]] Try: /w gm ?{Chance|5} rolling encounter chance [[d100&lt;?{Chance}]] Roll Query values can be used multiple times by repeating the same Roll Query label.

The Aaron said: One-Eyed Jack said: Why doesn't this macro work (it outputs nothing except the query prompt): /w gm ?{Chance|5} rolling encounter chance [[d100&lt;Chance]] Try: /w gm ?{Chance|5} rolling encounter chance [[d100&lt;?{Chance}]] Roll Query values can be used multiple times by repeating the same Roll Query label. Thanks, that worked. :) Instead of having to type in an incrementing 5% chance, can I get it to increment automatically on each roll?

Not without the API, a pro level perk.

hi ReddtheRage the new guy here, i was wondering is it possible to play atomic highway on roll20?if so is any one intreasted in being a player in a atomic highway campain, i want to note i am super new here so im chcking in

ReddtheRage said: hi ReddtheRage the new guy here, i was wondering is it possible to play atomic highway on roll20?if so is any one intreasted in being a player in a atomic highway campain, i want to note i am super new here so im chcking in Welcome to Roll20. The VTT is system agnostic so you can certainly play Atomic Highway here. The only limitation is how you implement the various mechanics: cards, unique dice etc... Regardless Roll20 should have you covered :) As for players, if you are willing to run it you can bet that there are many people willing to play it... or even already playing it! Take a read of the&nbsp; OP of this thread and get stuck in!

i left a looking for a group&nbsp; post i dont know if i did it right ?

ReddtheRage said: i left a looking for a group&nbsp; post i dont know if i did it right ? Looks right to me, please note that due to the large number of players compared to the number of GMs, DMs, LMs, MCs etc patience is needed to secure a group. However, that doesn't stop you scouring the&nbsp; LFG tool for games to join and networking, the best way to find that golden group is to get yourself out there :) Please note that since Atomic Highway isn't a listed game in the drop down yet (this is based on system popularity among other factors) you can search using the 'other games' option or simply using keywords to look for Atomic Highway. (although there might not be any at present...)

I am completely new to tabletop RPG's and its all a little overwhelming I have no idea where to begin with creating my character or where to start wih learning the rules, i would really appreciate help.&nbsp;

ReddtheRage said: i left a looking for a group&nbsp; post i dont know if i did it right ? Since you're interested in running a Game and looking for players, I recommend creating a Looking for Group Listing .

Harry D. said: I am completely new to tabletop RPG's and its all a little overwhelming I have no idea where to begin with creating my character or where to start wih learning the rules, i would really appreciate help.&nbsp; Hey, Harry D. , welcome to Roll20! Check out our welcoming post for all the information you're looking for! If you have any further questions, ask away!

Silvyre said: Harry D. said: I am completely new to tabletop RPG's and its all a little overwhelming I have no idea where to begin with creating my character or where to start wih learning the rules, i would really appreciate help.&nbsp; Hey, Harry D. , welcome to Roll20! Check out our welcoming post for all the information you're looking for! If you have any further questions, ask away! Im still a little confused if and how i create my character

Traditionally, players fill out the Character Sheet tab of a Character within their DM/storyteller's Game after being assigned that Character by their DM/storyteller. Within a Game, only the Creator or a promoted GM are able to add Characters and assign them to players . Alternatively, if you are able to export Characters into your DM/storyteller's Game, you may opt to create a Character within your own Game , and then transfer that Character to your DM/storyteller's Game using the Character Vault .

Silvyre said: Traditionally, players fill out the Character Sheet tab of a Character within their DM/storyteller's Game after being assigned that Character by their DM/storyteller. Within a Game, only the Creator or a promoted GM are able to add Characters and assign them to players . Alternatively, if you are able to export Characters into your DM/storyteller's Game, you may opt to create a Character within your own Game , and then transfer that Character to your DM/storyteller's Game using the Character Vault . I'm really sorry if this is getting annoying but i just want to much sure so im not a hindrance too my other players, so i dont really get to create a play until im already part of a game and given a player sheet unless im giving permission to import a character from my own game, right? &nbsp;

Harry D. said: so i dont really get to create a play until im already part of a game and given a player sheet unless im giving permission to import a character from my own game, right? &nbsp; Yup, exactly!

Silvyre said: Harry D. said: so i dont really get to create a play until im already part of a game and given a player sheet unless im giving permission to import a character from my own game, right? &nbsp; Yup, exactly! Cheers mate cant thank you engouh&nbsp;

Happy rolling!

I'm learning fast about GMing on Roll20, but I'm still having major issues with younger players. There is one specific player in a system-learning game who is stressing me out and burning me out because of their age. I sent that player a private message asking what I should do about it--they're enthusiastic and seem to be enjoying themselves, so I don't want to kick them--but they might not be cognitively developed enough to understand that question. A system-learning game is not the same as public school or daycare. While I feel that I'm competent to teach a system, I'm not competent to run a public school or daycare and don't want to. What can I do to avoid hurting the feelings of kids who don't understand what the hell I'm saying when I try to explain the problem I'm having dealing with them?

How do I deselect the Text tool? I'm getting really frustrated at not finding information on that.

One-Eyed Jack said: How do I deselect the Text tool? I'm getting really frustrated at not finding information on that. You can do so by changing tools, e.g. changing to the Select tool. Here are some pages that may be helpful: Toolbox Overview Drawing Tools Keyboard Shortcuts

Silvyre said: One-Eyed Jack said: How do I deselect the Text tool? I'm getting really frustrated at not finding information on that. You can do so by changing tools, e.g. changing to the Select tool. Here are some pages that may be helpful: Toolbox Overview Drawing Tools Keyboard Shortcuts I read those already, and sometimes changing tools does not deselect the text tool, so I have to refresh the browser tab.

One-Eyed Jack said: sometimes changing tools does not deselect the text tool Ah—the easiest way to remove your browser's focus from an active text box is to hit the Escape key. This tip was previously only found on the Advanced Shortcuts page of the Wiki, but I just now added it to Drawing Tools page.

I've finally talked my friends into trying out playing on here instead of all driving over an hour to get together.. not that I'm against it but we've all got families and schedules are tough! Anyway... I have a question. The only reason they agreed to play here is that there is now official D&D content here. If I buy one of the modules but don't plan on being the GM.. does someone else in the campaign have access to it? Do we all have to buy the module in order to all use the content? Not sure how that works.

Kevin. The games creator needs to purchases the modules as it is tied to his account. Only that person needs to purchase it. He can promote another player to co-gm in that game so they can run it. It is also usually recommended that if one of the people is a subscriber, they become the game creator so that various subscription features will be enabled for the game (the features that are geared for the game and not personal).

Pat S. said: Kevin. The games creator needs to purchases the modules as it is tied to his account. Only that person needs to purchase it. He can promote another player to co-gm in that game so they can run it. It is also usually recommended that if one of the people is a subscriber, they become the game creator so that various subscription features will be enabled for the game (the features that are geared for the game and not personal). Awesome! Thanks for the quick reply. I appreciate the info.&nbsp;

You are welcomed. Good luck and if you have a question, feel free to create an individual post so more eyes will see and respond to it.

I have a practice game just for myself and am trying to use the map upload feature, and the game room is so incredibly buggy it's not even worth filing a bug report. I use GiMP and a grid in GiMP to create maps. When I put them in the game room, they never line up with the grid in the game room. No matter how I measure the corridors and rooms when drawing the map in GiMP, they look like crap in the game room because it's impossible to get their edges to line up with the lines in the map room grid. Fine stretching of my map to make it fit is just not possible. It jitters to a fixed location that is not the one I want. Tokens go wherever they damned well want to go even if their positioning makes no sense in terms of my map. I can't use fine adjustment to get a token to go in a precise location. I tried to delete the map in my practice room but the Delete All Drawings function doesn't work.&nbsp; It gives me the confirmation dialog and then nothing happens. I also can't select the map any more in either the Map Layer or Token Layer. The map grid in the game room is more like an Alpha than like a Beta. I'm really disappointed.

Here are a few things to try: 1) When you've dragged your image onto the tabletop, right click it and choose Advanced -&gt;&nbsp; Set Dimensions , then select Units and put in the number of squares width and height. 2) If you have a grid drawn on your map, change the grid color on the page settings to transparent. Be sure your map is on the Map layer.

Thanks. What are the pixel dimensions of the grid squares in the game room?

70 x 70 pixels is the size of 1 unit. &nbsp;For tokens or highly detailed things, you probably want to use 140 x 140 pixels so you don't get pixelation at 200% zoom. &nbsp;I like to set up my GIMP project to use 1 inch equals 70 or 140 pixels so that I can use the inches unit to specify grid based sizing.

The Aaron said: 70 x 70 pixels is the size of 1 unit. &nbsp;For tokens or highly detailed things, you probably want to use 140 x 140 pixels so you don't get pixelation at 200% zoom. &nbsp;I like to set up my GIMP project to use 1 inch equals 70 or 140 pixels so that I can use the inches unit to specify grid based sizing. What worked for me was resize to 1584x1584 for a 23x23 map. Thanks for all your help.

No problem, glad you got it working!

Hi. Im new to roll20 and im not really that bright. Ive got a game going through people ive discovered on the interwebs but I wanted to know if the community is responsive and alive. How is everyone?

GM said: Hi. Im new to roll20 and im not really that bright. Ive got a game going through people ive discovered on the interwebs but I wanted to know if the community is responsive and alive. How is everyone? I'm great, thanks for asking :) How are you? I may be bias but I personally have never come across a more alive and responsive community. The dev team are active and engaged and there is no shortage of helpful community members around to help with any given situation. Make yourself at home, have fun and happy rolling :)

BasicRoller said: I can't seem to find the link for Black Stream (or Black Steam) Solo Heroes rules mod book. I think it's a free, legal download. Anyone have the link? From the Roll20 Community Code of Conduct : The Roll20 Forums exist to discuss topics directly related to the use of the Roll20 program. Anything that more fittingly could be discussed on another website SHOULD be discussed there. Here are some good places to discuss this topic: /r/rpg

Erm....ok....so completely new to table top gaming (bar a couple of episodes of Forbidden Island with my son)....whats the 'least scary' way to play for someone who lacks confidence in most of what they do.....I'm tempted to jump in at the deep end but don't want to spoil someones game through lack of experience/ability. Any and all advice greatly appreciated.

Jason L. said: Erm....ok....so completely new to table top gaming (bar a couple of episodes of Forbidden Island with my son)....whats the 'least scary' way to play for someone who lacks confidence in most of what they do.....I'm tempted to jump in at the deep end but don't want to spoil someones game through lack of experience/ability. Any and all advice greatly appreciated. Welcome to the club Jason. &nbsp;Find a system/game that you're are interested in. While not required(but IMO, highly suggested) I would buy a rulebook for the game to help familiarize yourself with the rules. &nbsp;You might even watch or listen to some "actual play" games on youtube or similar(podcasts). &nbsp;On roll20, use the&nbsp; LFG search tool to find a game of your interest. &nbsp;Search using the "Only find games that welcome new players " option. &nbsp;Find a game that sounds interesting and start up a correspondence with the GM through the game's forum and/or a PM with the GM. &nbsp;Be completely honest with your experience and any gaming anxieties you might be feeling. &nbsp;Good luck. &nbsp;Cheers

Vince said: Jason L. said: Erm....ok....so completely new to table top gaming (bar a couple of episodes of Forbidden Island with my son)....whats the 'least scary' way to play for someone who lacks confidence in most of what they do.....I'm tempted to jump in at the deep end but don't want to spoil someones game through lack of experience/ability. Any and all advice greatly appreciated. Welcome to the club Jason. &nbsp;Find a system/game that you're are interested in. While not required(but IMO, highly suggested) I would buy a rulebook for the game to help familiarize yourself with the rules. &nbsp;You might even watch or listen to some "actual play" games on youtube or similar(podcasts). &nbsp;On roll20, use the&nbsp; LFG search tool to find a game of your interest. &nbsp;Search using the "Only find games that welcome new players " option. &nbsp;Find a game that sounds interesting and start up a correspondence with the GM through the game's forum and/or a PM with the GM. &nbsp;Be completely honest with your experience and any gaming anxieties you might be feeling. &nbsp;Good luck. &nbsp;Cheers Many game systems now have free basic rules to introduce people to their system while there are other games that are free due to being OGL (open gaming licence). Good luck and have fun.

Great point Pat. &nbsp;Love the SRD/PRD and OGL. &nbsp;;-)

I'm thinking of using a game I legally own as inspiration for a Roll20 game. In order to maintain the comfort of the Roll20 Team and the company that owns it, please let me know: 1) how my version must be different from the original game to have a place on Roll20; and 2) what, if any, references to the original game I am permitted to make in my Roll20 game and on the game listing. Thanks for your assistance.