Roll20 Tips and Tricks (Innovative Solutions to Common Problems)

Wall Lops. said: how can I roll any dice and depending on the number generate a predefined text, example, roll 1d4 in case 1 Acid, case 2 Electricity, case 3 ice, case 4 fire. I was able to do this by rolling 1d3 using the crit settings, but for any dice greater than d3 it doesn't work. &{template:custom}{{name=Type}}{{secondname=chosen damage type}}{{theroll=[[1d3]]}}{{criticalname=Damage}}{{ifcritical=Acid}}{{notcritical=Electric}}{{ifcriticalerror=Ice}} This is a thread for tricks to use on Roll20.  You should create a thread for your question since it doesn't fit the purpose of this thread.  Post your own thread so that conversation has it's own space.

Wall Lops. said: how can I roll any dice and depending on the number generate a predefined text, example, roll 1d4 in case 1 Acid, case 2 Electricity, case 3 ice, case 4 fire. I was able to do this by rolling 1d3 using the crit settings, but for any dice greater than d3 it doesn't work. &{template:custom}{{name=Type}}{{secondname=chosen damage type}}{{theroll=[[1d3]]}}{{criticalname=Damage}}{{ifcritical=Acid}}{{notcritical=Electric}}{{ifcriticalerror=Ice}} Hi Wall Lops! This thread is for sharing finished tricks that use the Roll20 interface in a creative or novel way. A better place to post such a question is in the "Specific Use Questions and Macros" forum.

In case you want Character Sheets to open "Bio & Info" as first tab, enable the option to "pop out character sheets". It even takes you back to "Bio & Info" after editing! (just tested and it really is the case!)

TheMarkus1204 said: In case you want Character Sheets to open "Bio & Info" as first tab, enable the option to "pop out character sheets". It even takes you back to "Bio & Info" after editing! (just tested and it really is the case!) I hate to disappoint, but that's just any time you open from anything non-journal currently, meaning the Shift+Double-Click on any Linked Token will open to Bio & Info Page too, though I suspect this might change eventually. Edit: It's their website, of course Roll20 can change this, changing it to Character Sheet was a more difficult change to (safely) implement.

Why should I be disappointed? AND why should I use Shift+Click to open Bio&Info ONLY to be brought back to Character Sheet after editing when I could use Popped out sheets and see this directly? And even more, after editing seeing Bio&Info directly! (And THAT is the main reason this should be known!) And since it has been a while this change was made, I do NOT believe that it will be the same for popped out sheets! Why? IF they wanted to change it, they had done it by now! (That is - of course - only if they can change this) Blue64 said: TheMarkus1204 said: In case you want Character Sheets to open "Bio & Info" as first tab, enable the option to "pop out character sheets". It even takes you back to "Bio & Info" after editing! (just tested and it really is the case!) I hate to disappoint, but that's just any time you open from anything non-journal currently, meaning the Shift+Double-Click on any Linked Token will open to Bio & Info Page too, though I suspect this might change eventually.

Huh, I guess it isn't normal for that fault point to fail, I thought it was strange my sheets never re-opened when open in a new window … odd. No idea why. (This is likely why I had no information on Character Sheet in New Window, well, that and the countess other errors it has when using one monitor)

As the Pathfinder 2E macro templates are somewhat different, here are a couple of useful macros. Below is a macro that will make four rolls for a character that are standardly secret in P2E. If it is saved as a general macro enabled as a token action, it should pop up as a button for every token. &{template:rolls} {{charactername=GM}} {{header=secret rolls}}  {{info01_name=Secret}} {{info01=Secret rolls made!}} /w GM &{template:rolls} {{charactername=@{selected|character_name}}} {{header=Secret Rolls}} {{subheader=Each Individually}}}  {{info01_name=perception}} {{info01=[[1d20cs20cf1 + [@{selected|perception_proficiency_display}] (@{selected|perception})[@{selected|text_modifier}] + (@{selected|query_roll_bonus})[@{selected|text_bonus}]]]}} {{info02_name=Stealth}} {{info02=[[1d20cs20cf1 + [@{selected|stealth_proficiency_display}] (@{selected|stealth})[@{selected|text_modifier}] + (@{selected|query_roll_bonus})[@{selected|text_bonus}]]]}} {{info03_name=Deception}} {{info03=[[1d20cs20cf1 + [@{selected|deception_proficiency_display}] (@{selected|deception})[@{selected|text_modifier}] + (@{selected|query_roll_bonus})[@{selected|text_bonus}]]]}}  {{desc=}} Below is a macro for Recall Knowledge, using the Skills most likely to be used for the check (if something is not on this list, it usually has the same bonus as one of these skills). &{template:rolls} {{charactername=GM}} {{header=secret rolls}}  {{info01_name=Secret}} {{info01=Secret rolls made for @{selected|character_name}!}} /w GM &{template:rolls} {{charactername=@{selected|character_name}}} {{header=Secret Recall Knowledge}} {{subheader=Each Individually}}  {{info01_name=Arcana}} {{info01=[[1d20cs20cf1 + [@{selected|arcana_proficiency_display}] (@{selected|arcana})[@{selected|text_modifier}] + (@{selected|query_roll_bonus})[@{selected|text_bonus}]]]}} {{info02_name=Nature}} {{info02=[[1d20cs20cf1 + [@{selected|nature_proficiency_display}] (@{selected|nature})[@{selected|text_modifier}] + (@{selected|query_roll_bonus})[@{selected|text_bonus}]]]}} {{info03_name=Occultism}} {{info03=[[1d20cs20cf1 + [@{selected|occultism_proficiency_display}] (@{selected|occultism})[@{selected|text_modifier}] + (@{selected|query_roll_bonus})[@{selected|text_bonus}]]]}} {{info04_name=Religion}} {{info04=[[1d20cs20cf1 + [@{selected|religion_proficiency_display}] (@{selected|religion})[@{selected|text_modifier}] + (@{selected|query_roll_bonus})[@{selected|text_bonus}]]]}} {{desc=}} If a character has one that isn't on this list that I have to roll regularly, then I would make one specifically for that character on their sheet. I made one, but soon realized that the roll did not need to be secret.

Hi keithcurtis this is my suggestion, when you see with the PC view you can see the familia's token in the map Switching Familiar Sight with Token Mod Macro darkvision /w "@{selected|character_name}" &{template:npcaction} {{rname=Familiar Perception}} {{description=[See Through Familiar's Eyes](!token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|on night_vision_distance|60 has_limit_field_of_vision|off  --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{FAMILIARNAME|character_id} !token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|off has_night_vision|off --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{PCNAME|character_id}) [See Through PCs Eyes](!token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|off has_limit_field_of_vision|on bright_distance|0 limit_field_of_vision_total|0 --ignore-selected --current-page  --ids @{FAMILIARNAME|character_id} !token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|on night_vision_distance|60 --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{PCNAME|character_id})}}

Mauro D. said: Hi keithcurtis this is my suggestion, when you see with the PC view you can see the familia's token in the map Switching Familiar Sight with Token Mod Macro darkvision /w "@{selected|character_name}" &{template:npcaction} {{rname=Familiar Perception}} {{description=[See Through Familiar's Eyes](!token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|on night_vision_distance|60 has_limit_field_of_vision|off  --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{FAMILIARNAME|character_id} !token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|off has_night_vision|off --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{PCNAME|character_id}) [See Through PCs Eyes](!token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|off has_limit_field_of_vision|on bright_distance|0 limit_field_of_vision_total|0 --ignore-selected --current-page  --ids @{FAMILIARNAME|character_id} !token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|on night_vision_distance|60 --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{PCNAME|character_id})}} Hi Mauro! For reference, can you describe where the macro above diverges from this tip ?

this way you keep seeing where the familiar is, and you can double-click to open the Character Sheet but you can't see through its eyes because the total viewing angle is 0

/w "@{selected|character_name}" &{template:npcaction} {{rname=Familiar Perception}} {{description=[See Through Familiar's Eyes](!token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|on night_vision_distance|60 has_limit_field_of_vision|off  --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{FAMILIARNAME|character_id} !token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|off has_night_vision|off --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{PCNAME|character_id}) [See Through PCs Eyes](!token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|off has_limit_field_of_vision|on bright_distance|0 limit_field_of_vision_total|0 --ignore-selected --current-page  --ids @{FAMILIARNAME|character_id} !token-mod --set has_bright_light_vision|on has_night_vision|on night_vision_distance|60 --ignore-selected --current-page --ids @{PCNAME|character_id})}}

Cool. I'll add it to the line for this trick next time I update the index post. Thanks!

Hey fellas, I know there is a way for a game owner to give players the ability to edit character tabs on the journal, but is there a way for a game owner to give a player the ability to add character tabs? I'd love to create character sheets for NPCs we encounter so we can add notes and keep their visuals up to date and so on. Obviously this is generally the GM's job, but he's dragging his feet.

Hi Robert! This thread is for sharing finished tricks that use the Roll20 interface in novel or creative ways. If you want to create your own thread (probably in the Specific Use Questions & Macros forum, I'm sure you will get some answers there.

I have ran across the problem to quickly calculate the straight line distance of a character to another flying or elevated character in several sessions now. This macro solves the problem by calculating the hypotenuse: The straight line distance to the target is [[ceil((?{Height of target in feet?|}**2+?{Ground distance to the target in feet?|}**2)**0.5)]] feet.

Having issues with players with older computers not being able to be heard or seen. We are playing with our Audio through discord but it sucks that we have to do that. What can he do?

Hi Rudy! This thread is for sharing finished tricks that use the Roll20 interface in a creative or novel way. A better place to post such a question is in the "Specific Use Questions and Macros" forum.

Selectively search forum categories You can create a bookmark to search specific categories so that you can pay attention only to posts that you're likely to be interested in, instead of going through each category or all forum posts individually. It looks like this to search only for posts in Announcements, Mods (API Scripts), Pro, and Specific Use Questions and Macros (my usual bookmark): <a href="https://app.roll20.net/forum/alldiscussions/?catids=19,24,46806,1434153" rel="nofollow">https://app.roll20.net/forum/alldiscussions/?catids=19,24,46806,1434153</a> Then you just need to know the category ids for the specific forums you are interested in: 18 =&nbsp; Bug Reports &amp; Technical Issues 19 = Specific Use Questions &amp; Macros 22 =&nbsp; Looking For Group: Free Games 24 = Pro 46806 = Mods (API Scripts) 1434153 = Announcements 1434154 =&nbsp; Roll20 Marketplace &amp; Creative Content &nbsp; 277980 =&nbsp; Character Sheets &amp; Compendium 385189 =&nbsp; Suggestions &amp; Ideas 11873711 =&nbsp; Looking For Group: Paid Games

Embossed Tokens? Why Not? How to use PowerPoint to make the nice token borders... I'm relatively new to Roll20, and love the opportunity to use tech to support my games.&nbsp; Also, a DnD to PF2 refugee. As a tech geek in a management role (more Manager now, than Engineer; twisted and evil), my natural go-to for graphics is PowerPoint.&nbsp; Here goes... Start with a PowerPoint blank slide, and insert the graphic you'd like to use for the token. then crop the image to be roughly square &gt;&gt;&gt; Next, use the Picture Format ribbon to drop down the Crop menu, and select Crop to Shape, Oval. Somewhere else on the slide, go ahead and create a circle, Insert &gt;&gt; Shapes &gt;&gt; Basic Shapes &gt;&gt; Oval. Then apply a 3D Format of Top Bevel &gt;&gt; Cutout to the shape&nbsp; Next, Arrange the graphic to the front, and drag it on top of the Shape. Use the resizing handles to make the graphic properly fit the inside of the Shape. Select both of the objects and right-click, then Save As Picture. If you save it as a png file, it should retain the proper transparency. Play with the effects as necessary.

Rein P. said: Embossed Tokens? Why Not? How to use PowerPoint to make the nice token borders... I'm relatively new to Roll20, and love the opportunity to use tech to support my games.&nbsp; Also, a DnD to PF2 refugee. As a tech geek in a management role (more Manager now, than Engineer; twisted and evil), my natural go-to for graphics is PowerPoint.&nbsp; I've done a lot of PowerPoint stuff and I'm embarrassed I didn't think of this. Thanks for the tip!

Rein I love your PowerPoint instructions and example, especially the ending! :D However, since I didn’t see it mentioned in the top post on this thread yet, I should note that the Token Stamp website is also a super-easy way to get nice tokens for those who aren’t as proficient with PowerPoint. Just drop an image file on the page, pick your frame, tint color, etc, crop to taste, and Download the resulting PNG file. 👍🏻 <a href="https://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp/" rel="nofollow">https://rolladvantage.com/tokenstamp/</a> Rein P. said: Embossed Tokens? Why Not? How to use PowerPoint to make the nice token borders...

Thanks for the reminder Joe! When this thread was young and very busy, I updated the index a lot more often. I've let it slide to 3-4 times a year. I'll see if I can get that fixed this weekend.

Kalle, this thread is for completed tiops, not questions. You need to create a new thread for your question.