(Roll20 is an easy way to play DND)Roll20 是一种与您的朋友一起玩 DND 的简单方法，无论您身在何处。但是该平台可能很复杂且难以理解。如果您是Dungeon Master，那么您已经完成了组织和运行游戏的工作。
本指南将向您展示如何在Roll20中创建活动，告诉您在哪里购买额外内容，如何邀请玩家加入您的游戏等等。此外，请务必查看我们的指南，了解如何在 Roll20 中使用动态照明(use dynamic lighting in Roll20).
如何创建 Roll20 活动(How to Create a Roll20 Campaign)
当您决定举办自己的游戏时，您可以选择世界、冒险等等。作为一名地下城主，与(Dungeon Master)作为一名玩家(rewarding as being a player)一样有回报。
以下是创建您的第一个广告系列的方法。
登录(Log)到Roll20。在欢迎屏幕上，您将看到所有最近的游戏——包括您主持过的和玩过的游戏。
在屏幕顶部附近，单击创建新游戏。(Create New Game. )您可以简单地通过为其分配一个名称和一些识别标签来制作一个新游戏，以帮助以后在搜索中找到它们，但是如果您将信息充实一点会更好。
在Name & Tags下，输入活动的名称。如果您不确定要使用哪些标签，请尝试想出最好的词来描述您的广告系列。当您开始输入时，系统会建议标签。
在Optional: Choose a Character Sheet下，点击下拉框。Roll20支持除(Roll20)DND之外的众多游戏，但为了这个例子，选择Roll20 的D&D 5E(D&D 5E by Roll20)。选择后将出现字符表的预览。
屏幕右侧是可选的：选择模块(Optional: Choose a Module)标题。模块是已经构建好的游戏，可提供您需要的所有信息，包括怪物统计数据、地图等等。这是选择您已经购买的冒险的一种方式。
如果您想尽可能地保持预算友好，请选择一个免费模块来体验该平台。如果您有其他想法，请跳过模块并单击I’m ready, Create Game!
如何添加内容(How to Add Content)
创建游戏后，您将看到其主屏幕。从这里，您可以选择启动游戏或添加更多内容、邀请玩家以及更改特定设置。您还可以围绕游戏创建讨论并安排下一个会话。
首次启动游戏时，加载时间会更长，而Roll20会将所有内容添加到平台。后续发布会更快。
向下滚动并单击Game Addons标题。这将显示一个下拉框，您可以在其中添加更多内容，以及当前广告系列中所有插件的列表。如果您在游戏创建过程中没有选择模块，您可以在此处选择一个。单击下拉框并选择您想要的内容，然后单击添加到游戏。(Add to Game.)
安装内容最多需要几分钟，但一旦安装，页面将刷新。当您启动游戏时，新添加的内容将可用。
您还可以选择更改游戏中的标记。单击Token Marker Sets旁边的 + 符号以添加其他标记。如果您没有，请单击Create New Set，为其命名，然后上传您希望使用的图像。
令牌(Token)标记是用于在游戏期间表示状态疾病和其他重要信息的图标。默认设置很有帮助，但如果您正在玩自定义活动，它可以帮助设置您自己的令牌。
如何邀请玩家(How to Invite Players)
任何DND(DND)活动中最重要的元素是玩家。无论您拥有多少内容，没有它们，您就无法拥有游戏。值得庆幸(Thankfully)的是，邀请玩家很容易——而且你永远不会在网上找人玩。
在屏幕右侧，单击邀请玩家。(Invite Players.)将出现一个弹出窗口，您可以在其中输入个人电子邮件地址(individual email addresses)。它将显示已收到邀请但尚未接受的任何人。但是，最简单的方法通常是复制并粘贴共享链接(Share Link)，以便任何点击它的人都可以加入您的活动。
大多数活动都是为四名玩家设计的，尽管您可以拥有任意数量的玩家。超过六名玩家（不包括您自己），游戏开始在回合之间需要很长时间，因此请注意您邀请多少人加入。
了解游戏设置(Understanding Game Settings)
Roll20具有丰富的设置菜单。它需要自己的指南，但是您应该注意一些设置。首先是是否允许玩家导入角色。
如果您的战役是一次性的，并且您想从其他冒险中引入更高级别的角色，您可以选择允许玩家从其他冒险中导入现有角色。这省去了为只需要几个小时的冒险创建全新角色的麻烦。
您应该更改的下一个设置涉及运动。
在Game Default Settings下，向下滚动直到找到Emits Light副标题。单击有视力(Has Sight)，然后单击保存默认值。(Save Defaults.)如果您不这样做，玩家将能够看到分配给他们的角色标记，但没有其他内容。
最后的基本设置在纲要设置下。(Compendium Settings.)如果您拥有Roll20 版本(Roll20 version)的5E 玩家手册(5E Player’s Handbook)或其他资源，您可以与玩家分享。这允许玩家将法术拖放到他们的角色表上，而不是手动输入数据。
这可以节省大量时间，尤其是在需要新角色时。根据您的订阅，您最多可以与 10 位玩家分享您的纲要。
创建您的第一个活动以使游戏更轻松(Create Your First Campaign to Make Gameplay Easier)
这很复杂，但在Roll20(Roll20)中创建活动是目前玩DND最安全的方式。这也很方便，因为您无需全天协调日程安排。(coordinating schedules)虽然它缺乏一些面对面游戏的魅力，但它仍然是与朋友见面并开始激动人心的冒险的好方法。
How to Create a Roll20 Campaign
Roll20 is an easy way to play DND with your friends regardless of geographic location. But the platform can be complicated and hard to understand. If you’re the Dungeon Master, you already have your work cut out for you organizing and running the game.
This guide will show you how to create a campaign in Roll20, tell you where to purchase additional content, how to invite players to your game, and much more.Also, be sure to check out our guide on how to use dynamic lighting in Roll20.
How to Create a Roll20 Campaign
When you decide to host a game of your own, you can choose the world, the adventure, and much more. Playing as a Dungeon Master is just as rewarding as being a player.
Here’s how to create your first campaign.
Log in to Roll20. On the welcome screen, you will see all your recent games—both those you’ve hosted and those you’ve played in.
Near the top of the screen, click Create New Game. You can make a new game simply by assigning it a name and a few identifying tags to help find them in searches later, but it’s better if you flesh out the information a bit more.
Under Name & Tags, enter the name of the campaign. If you aren’t sure what tags to use, try to think of the best words to describe your campaign. As you begin typing, the system will suggest tags.
Underneath Optional: Choose a Character Sheet, click the drop-down box. Roll20 supports numerous games besides DND, but for the sake of this example, choose D&D 5E by Roll20. A preview of the character sheet will appear when selected.
On the right side of the screen is the Optional: Choose a Module heading. Modules are games that have already been built and provide all the information you will need, including monster stats, maps, and much more. This is one way to select adventures you have already purchased.
If you want to keep this as budget-friendly as possible, choose one of the free modules to get a feel for the platform. If you have something else in mind, skip the modules and click I’m ready, Create Game!
How to Add Content
After you create the game, you will see its home screen. From here, you can choose to launch the game or add more content, invite players, and change specific settings. You can also create discussions around the game and schedule the next session.
The first time you launch the game, it will take longer to load while Roll20 adds all of the content to the platform. Subsequent launches will be faster.
Scroll down to and click the Game Addons header. This will show a drop-down box where you can add more content, as well as a list of all addons currently in your campaign. If you did not choose a module during game creation, you can select one here. Click the drop-down box and select the content you want, then click Add to Game.
It will take up to several minutes for the content to install, but once it does the page will refresh. When you launch the game, the newly-added content will be available.
You can also choose to change your in-game markers. Click the + symbol beside Token Marker Sets to add additional markers. If you do not have any, click Create New Set, give it a name, and upload the images you wish to use.
Token markers are icons used to denote status ailments and other important information during the game. The default set is helpful, but if you’re playing a custom campaign it can help to set your own tokens.
How to Invite Players
The most important element of any DND campaign are the players. You can’t have a game without them, no matter how much content you might have. Thankfully, inviting players is easy—and you will never have trouble finding someone to play with online.
To the right of the screen, click Invite Players. A pop-up appears where you can enter individual email addresses. It will show anyone that has received an invite and has not yet accepted. However, the easiest method is often to copy and paste the Share Link so anyone that clicks it can join your campaign.
Most campaigns are designed for four players, although you can have as many as you want. Above six players (not including yourself), the game begins to take a long time between turns, so be aware of how many people you invite to join.
Understanding Game Settings
Roll20 has an extensive settings menu. It would need a guide all its own, but there are a few settings you should be aware of. The first is whether or not to allow players to import characters.
If your campaign is a one-shot and you want to bring in higher-level characters from other adventures, you can choose to allow players to import existing characters from other adventures. This saves the trouble of creating all-new characters for an adventure that will only take a few hours.
The next setting you should change deals with movement.
Under Game Default Settings, scroll down until you find the Emits Light subheading. Click Has Sight and then Save Defaults. If you don’t do this, players will be able to see their assigned character tokens, but nothing else.
The final essential setting is under Compendium Settings. If you own the Roll20 version of the 5E Player’s Handbook or other resources, you can share them with players. This allows players to drag and drop spells onto their character sheet instead of manually entering the data.
It is a tremendous time saver, especially when new characters are needed. You can share your compendium with up to 10 players depending on your subscription.
Create Your First Campaign to Make Gameplay Easier
It’s complicated, but creating a campaign in Roll20 is the safest way to play DND right now. It’s also convenient, as you aren’t coordinating schedules throughout the day. While it lacks some of the charm of in-person gaming, it’s still a great way to catch up with friends and embark on exciting adventures.
