Linking Spell Descriptions in Chat

Is there a way to build a macro so that it posts spell details from the Character Sheet? Currently, my macro gives some descriptive language and declares the spell, but I have to click on the spell name in the Character Sheet to get the spell details to appear in chat. Our DM likes it when I post the details, but I'd like to automate it. Here is one example: Cast Magic Missile /me points one scaly hand at his enemy and speaks a loud word of arcane power. /me casts Magic Missile

Yes, there certainly is. You can build a macro as an Ability on your character sheet (using the Attributes and Abilities tab). You can include both of the above commands in the macro along with a trigger to post the description of Magic Missile. To get the command to post the description, drag the part you normally click on into the Macro bar and it will give you an output that will probably look like: <Character Name>: <long string of letters and numbers> To make the command to roll it use %{<Character Name|<long string of letters and numbers>} After that you can toggle that Ability into your macro bar or as a token action, or put it into a chat menu for all of your spells together.

Thank you! I will give it a shot now.

James, I think you can just update the spell on the character sheet to turn on the description: Go to your spells, click the cog next to the spell to customize it, and scroll down and make sure the description is "On". I believe this only works if you choose "OUTPUT: ATTACK", but someone else may know more. If you change the output to spell card, it doesn't roll the attack, just shows the spell details. HTH, M

For the 5e OGL by Roll20 sheet, there are two kinds of spell outputs: spellcard or attack.  The spellcard does not roll damage or show the spell save dc, though in-line rolls can be inserted to make it do so.  The attack does show those things but does not show any description by default.  To make it do so you must check show spell description partial or full.  I usually set it to full and change the description of the spell to be more concise and include things like "I put my thumbs together with my fingers outstretched and extend them towards my enemy.  As I do so, fire bursts from my fingertips damaging everyone in a 15 foot cone."

Thank you! i've the same doubt

Sweet! Thank you, everyone. This is my first week on the site and I’m trying to pick things up as best I can.