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Teksura: /* Maps and Layers */

2020-06-17T23:51:12Z

Maps and Layers

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	*** This may be useful for measuring sprints, throwing distances.		*** This may be useful for measuring sprints, throwing distances.

	[[File:Roll20MeasuringTool.png\|center\|frame\|Fig 5.4 - Measuring tool usage - note the tool icon on the left-hand toolbar.]]		[[File:Roll20MeasuringTool.png\|center\|frame\|Fig 10.4 - Measuring tool usage - note the tool icon on the left-hand toolbar.]]

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Teksura: /* Initiative Tracker */

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Initiative Tracker

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	Also note that Guard #2 is greyed out, indicating that his token is on the GM layer.<br>		Also note that Guard #2 is greyed out, indicating that his token is on the GM layer.<br>
	His token and initiative are invisible to players.]]		His token and initiative are invisible to players.]]
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			==Maps and Layers==
			[[File:Roll20LayerIcon.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 10.1 - Layers tool icon.]]
			[[File:Roll20MapLayers.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 10.2 - How layers are stacked]]
			Maps are an excellent way to bring your run and its environs to life.

			* They can be a screenshot grabbed off of Google Maps or just a collection of rectangles and text labels.
			* Maps are incredibly helpful for players to visualize areas.
			** For legwork when scouting an area for traps, cameras, fences, guards and such.
			** And for combat where distances and placement are very important.
			** You can absolutely make do without any maps, but players will often enjoy them.

			When using maps (and other items), using '''Layers''' is extremely helpful.

			* The “layers” selector is the second button from the top of your toolbar ('''Fig 10.1,''' right).
			* There are three layers, stacked on top of one another. ('''Fig 10.2''' right):
			** The '''GM''' layer is only visible to the GM. This is a good place to keep things you don’t want the players to see yet
			** The '''Token''' layer, which is the layer players can interact with. Things on the token layer are always shown on top of things on the '''Map''' layer
			** The '''Map''' layer where maps, backgrounds, player boxes and the like go, so you don’t accidentally alter them.
			** You can only interact with items on the layer you’re currently on, so by moving maps to the Map layer, you don’t accidentally select them while drawing on top.

			* You can select things on your layer, and '''right-click''' them to open the context menu.
			** Things on your table are stacked if you drag them over one another.
			** Sometimes you might want one item to be on top of another - use the '''To Front''' and '''To Back''' options to do so.
			** The '''Layer''' option allows you to send things from one layer to another.
			*** A frequent use of this is moving things from the '''Token layer''' to the '''GM layer''' or vice versa.
			*** Things that are placed on the GM layer are - as the name implies - only visible to the GM.
			*** This is a handy place to keep your notes, maps, handouts and other things you intend to show the players during your run but not quite yet.
			*** This is also a handy way to keep tracks of things the players cannot see; such as spirits that aren’t materialized, people inside buildings or who are hiding/invisible.
			*** Keep in mind that '''tokens''' on the '''GM layer''' are only visible to the GM in the initiative tracker.

			[[File:Roll20MapPageSetting.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 10.3 - Page Settings (reproduced from basic guide) - note the scale options.]]
			You can also use maps and layers to perform measurements.

			* To do so, you must define the size of the arbitrary ‘unit.’
			* Go into the '''settings''' window for your '''page''' (on the '''page toolbar - Fig 10.3,''' right).
			** You can define the size of a grid unit here.
			** You can also alter page size and grid snapping as previously described.


			With the scale of a page/map unit defined, players can make measurements.

			* Both you and the players can use the '''measuring tool''' to find distances for movement and shooting ('''Fig 10.4,''' below).
			** '''Left-click''' and drag to draw an arrow visible to everyone while using the '''measuring tool'''.
			** If you '''right-click''' while dragging, you can set up multiple waypoints
			*** This may be useful for measuring sprints, throwing distances.

			[[File:Roll20MeasuringTool.png\|center\|frame\|Fig 5.4 - Measuring tool usage - note the tool icon on the left-hand toolbar.]]

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Teksura: /* Advanced Roll20 Primer */

2020-06-17T23:39:48Z

Advanced Roll20 Primer

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	** If you want them to be able to edit the handout, you’ll want to add their name to '''Can Be Edited & Controlled By'''.		** If you want them to be able to edit the handout, you’ll want to add their name to '''Can Be Edited & Controlled By'''.
	** Note they have to actually have already joined your table to grant them this permission, unless you grant it to '''All Players'''.		** Note they have to actually have already joined your table to grant them this permission, unless you grant it to '''All Players'''.
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			==Tokens==
			[[File:Roll20TokenView.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 8.1 (Left) and Fig 8.2 (Right)<br>
			Fig 8.1 - Token and Basic settings tab. Note the values in the coloured circles.<br>
			Fig 8.2 - Token Advanced settings tab. Note the See and Edit functionality.]]
			[[File:Roll20StatusEffect.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 8.3 - Status effect options on a token. Note the representation on the token itself.]]
			Tokens are a way of visually representing characters or items on the table. They are entirely optional, but can be very useful. A few minutes setting up tokens during preptime can save you a ton of work during the run. You can add them using the same button as [[#Handouts\|Handouts]] (Fig 7.1).

			Alternately, you can '''drag & drop''' an image file from your computer onto your table while on the '''token layer to turn it into a token. You may need to resize the tokens to fit the scale of your map (see below).'''

			* You can find pictures anywhere you wish online, and there are websites that can ‘tokenize’ pictures if desired (Rolladvantage, etc).

			Once a token is on the table, you can select it with the '''Select/Move''' tool ('''Fig 8.1,''' right).

			* The three circles at the top are '''Token Values'''.
			* The blue handles let you resize and rotate the token.
			* The '''cogwheel''' opens the '''Edit Token''' menu which lets you configure the token.
			** '''Name''' which will be useful if you add it to the initiative tracker (explained below).
			** '''Controlled By''' determines who can modify the token.
			*** Tokens are only selectable/movable by the GM by default.
			** To give players control over a token, you need to click the “'''Controlled by'''” box and pick their name from the dropdown.
			** Note that only players who have been on your table before are visible in the dropdown. Alternatively you can pick “'''All Players.'''”
			** The “'''Advanced'''” tab lets you fiddle with some additional options ('''Fig 8.2,''' below).
			*** The most crucial of these is setting the “'''See'''” permission on the name for reasons that will become evident in the [[#Initiative Tracker\|Initiative Tracker]] section below.

			Each token can store up to 3 values (the red, green and blue circles).

			* The circles can hold any number, and you can alter them by '''selecting the token''', '''clicking the appropriate circle''', then typing in the desired number and pressing '''Enter'''.
			* These values are only visible to the GM ('''unless''' you set '''Bar 1/2/3''' to '''See''' in player permissions).
			** You can store whatever you like in them.
			** Some people like to use Red for Physical damage, Blue for Stun damage and Green for any other number you need to remember, like remaining net hits on a hostile spell.
			** If your mooks only have one damage track, having Red be damage, Green note their dodge and Blue note their soak is common.
			** It’s also handy if you have several identical NPCs (cops, guards, gangers) on the table to ensure damage is applied to the right tracks on the right character.
			* Finally, the “'''Status effect'''” button (next to the '''Edit Token''' cogwheel) allows you to add one or more status effect icons to tokens. This is helpful to remind you which people are due to be affected by a toxin, entangled, knocked down and the like ('''Fig 8.3, right''').
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			==Initiative Tracker==
			[[File:Roll20InitiativeTracker.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 9.1: Initiative tracker tool icon.]]
			[[File:Roll20InitiativeTracker2.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 9.2: Initiative tracker window and tracker settings.]]
			The initiative tracker is an invaluable tool once a fight breaks out, letting you keep track of the order of actions of both players and NPCs.
			* To open the initiative tracker window for yourself and the players, click the '''clock icon''' on your toolbar in the upper left ('''Fig 9.1,''' right).

			Clicking the clock icon will open the tracker itself ('''Fig 9.2, right)'''.

			* The tracker will automatically be visible to all players until you close it as GM.
			* You can either add things to the initiative manually, or using tokens as described below.
			* Clicking the '''blue cogwheel''' button at the bottom of the '''Turn Order''' window opens the settings page. It is from here you can sort tokens by initiative once rolled.
			* You can also use the '''Add Custom Item''' text box to type in a name and press '''Add'''.
			** This is how you add Players and NPCs to the track if not using tokens.

			You can click initiative numbers on the turn order to type in values.

			* Values are not saved until you press '''Enter'''. In '''Fig 9.2,''' Chad Corpsec and Simon the Spirit have not had their values saved yet. You are not limited to numbers in turn order.
			* A common convention is to type in “FD” to denote characters in full defense when adjusting initiative down.
			* When resizing, moving or adding tokens to initiative, you can drag a box to select multiple tokens to apply the changes to.
			* After typing in everyone’s initiatives (or adjusting everyone's initiatives down by 10 at the end of a combat pass), you can click the Numerically '''Descending''' button in '''Sort Options''' to re-order the initiative.

			Tokens can also be integrated with the initiative tracker.

			* '''Right-clicking''' a token to open up its context menu ('''Fig 9.3''', below).
			** '''Add Turn''' will immediately add the token to the initiative track, automatically filling in the name and picture.
			** Mousing over any of the token entries in the initiative tracker will highlight them with a yellow square. (Helpful if you have several identical-looking NPCs).
			** If you click a token and press '''delete''', both the token and entry in the turn order are removed.
			* If you move a token from the '''token layer''' to the '''GM layer''' (more on layers below), it becomes '''greyed out''' to the GM as in '''Fig 4.3''' below, but '''invisible''' to players.
			** This lets you set up encounters and first round of initiative rolls during your prep time instead of having one big, confusing mess when you have to set up yours and theirs simultaneously.

			[[File:Roll20TokenContextMenu.png\|center\|frame\|Fig 9.3 - Token context menu. Note the ‘Add Turn’ option and the initiative tracker.<br>
			Also note that Guard #2 is greyed out, indicating that his token is on the GM layer.<br>
			His token and initiative are invisible to players.]]

Teksura: /* Setting up a Page */

2020-06-17T23:21:20Z

Setting up a Page

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	==Setting up a Page==		==Setting up a Page==
	[[File:Roll20PageSettings.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 4.3 - Page Settings tab.]][[File:Roll20SettingUpPage.png\|~~left~~\|frame\|Fig 4.1 (Left) and Fig 4.2 (Right)<br>		[[File:Roll20PageSettings.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 4.3 - Page Settings tab.]][[File:Roll20SettingUpPage.png\|center\|frame\|Fig 4.1 (Left) and Fig 4.2 (Right)<br>
	Fig 4.1 - Page Toolbar icon (collapsed).<br>		Fig 4.1 - Page Toolbar icon (collapsed).<br>
	Fig 4.2 - Page toolbar (expanded).]]		Fig 4.2 - Page toolbar (expanded).]]

Teksura: /* Setting up a Page */

2020-06-17T23:21:05Z

Setting up a Page

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	==Setting up a Page==		==Setting up a Page==
	[[File:Roll20PageSettings.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 4.3 - Page Settings tab.]][[File:Roll20SettingUpPage.png\|~~center~~\|frame\|Fig 4.1 (Left) and Fig 4.2 (Right)<br>		[[File:Roll20PageSettings.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 4.3 - Page Settings tab.]][[File:Roll20SettingUpPage.png\|left\|frame\|Fig 4.1 (Left) and Fig 4.2 (Right)<br>
	Fig 4.1 - Page Toolbar icon (collapsed).<br>		Fig 4.1 - Page Toolbar icon (collapsed).<br>
	Fig 4.2 - Page toolbar (expanded).]]		Fig 4.2 - Page toolbar (expanded).]]

Teksura: /* Setting up a Page */

2020-06-17T23:20:47Z

Setting up a Page

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	==Setting up a Page==		==Setting up a Page==
	[[File:Roll20SettingUpPage.png\|center\|frame\|Fig 4.1 (Left) and Fig 4.2 (Right)<br>		[[File:Roll20PageSettings.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 4.3 - Page Settings tab.]][[File:Roll20SettingUpPage.png\|center\|frame\|Fig 4.1 (Left) and Fig 4.2 (Right)<br>
	Fig 4.1 - Page Toolbar icon (collapsed).<br>		Fig 4.1 - Page Toolbar icon (collapsed).<br>
	Fig 4.2 - Page toolbar (expanded)~~.]][[File:Roll20PageSettings.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 4.3 - Page Settings tab~~.]]		Fig 4.2 - Page toolbar (expanded).]]
	In the upper right corner of your table (next to the chat panel and the zoom slider), you’ll find the icon for the '''page toolbar''' ('''Fig 4.1''', above)'''.'''		In the upper right corner of your table (next to the chat panel and the zoom slider), you’ll find the icon for the '''page toolbar''' ('''Fig 4.1''', above)'''.'''

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	* If you hover your mouse cursor over a page, the blue '''Page Settings''' button will be visible ('''Fig 4.3''', right).		* If you hover your mouse cursor over a page, the blue '''Page Settings''' button will be visible ('''Fig 4.3''', right).
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	==Boxes, Backgrounds, and Maps==		==Boxes, Backgrounds, and Maps==
	[[File:Roll20MapsAndBackgrounds.png\|frame\|right\|Fig 5.1 - Table Tools sidebar - note the ‘Map and Background’ option]]		[[File:Roll20MapsAndBackgrounds.png\|frame\|right\|Fig 5.1 - Table Tools sidebar - note the ‘Map and Background’ option]]

Teksura: /* Edge and Common Sense Decks */

2020-06-17T23:19:45Z

Edge and Common Sense Decks

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	** Click the '''Show''' button		** Click the '''Show''' button
	** Shuffle the deck by hovering your mouse over the deck like you do when you draw and selecting the option. This ensures that the deck will recognize that the cards are infinite.		** Shuffle the deck by hovering your mouse over the deck like you do when you draw and selecting the option. This ensures that the deck will recognize that the cards are infinite.
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	==Setting up a Page==		==Setting up a Page==

Teksura: /* Edge and Common Sense Decks */

2020-06-17T23:19:34Z

Edge and Common Sense Decks

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	The use of card decks to track Edge and Common Sense on a table is a useful practice. These decks can help to easily track remaining edge and common sense among the PCs. To set them up:		The use of card decks to track Edge and Common Sense on a table is a useful practice. These decks can help to easily track remaining edge and common sense among the PCs. To set them up:

			[[File:Roll20MacrosTab.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 3.1 (Left) and Fig 3.2 (Right)<BR>

	* Open the '''macros''' tab (the icon next to the ‘options’ gear. It’s the 3 horizontal lines with the dots next to them ('''Fig 3.1,''' right)).		* Open the '''macros''' tab (the icon next to the ‘options’ gear. It’s the 3 horizontal lines with the dots next to them ('''Fig 3.1,''' right)).
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	** You will see the configuration window for the deck pop up. ('''Fig 3.2,''' right).		** You will see the configuration window for the deck pop up. ('''Fig 3.2,''' right).

	~~[[File:Roll20MacrosTab.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 3.1 (Left) and Fig 3.2 (Right)<BR>~~
	Fig 3.1 - Roll20 ‘Macros’ tab. Note the +Add button next to ‘Decks’<br>		Fig 3.1 - Roll20 ‘Macros’ tab. Note the +Add button next to ‘Decks’<br>
	Fig 3.2 - Deck configuration window. Note the options in checkboxes and radio buttons.]]		Fig 3.2 - Deck configuration window. Note the options in checkboxes and radio buttons.]]

Teksura: /* Edge and Common Sense Decks */

2020-06-17T23:19:18Z

Edge and Common Sense Decks

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	The use of card decks to track Edge and Common Sense on a table is a useful practice. These decks can help to easily track remaining edge and common sense among the PCs. To set them up:		The use of card decks to track Edge and Common Sense on a table is a useful practice. These decks can help to easily track remaining edge and common sense among the PCs. To set them up:

	* Open the '''macros''' tab (the icon next to the ‘options’ gear. It’s the 3 horizontal lines with the dots next to them ('''Fig 3.1,''' ~~below~~)).		* Open the '''macros''' tab (the icon next to the ‘options’ gear. It’s the 3 horizontal lines with the dots next to them ('''Fig 3.1,''' right)).
	** By default, you’ll have a deck of playing cards. We’re going to make a new deck.		** By default, you’ll have a deck of playing cards. We’re going to make a new deck.
	** Click the '''+ Add''' button next to '''Decks'''. ('''Fig 3.1'''). This creates a “New Deck”. You now have to set it up. Double click on '''New Deck''' to edit the deck.		** Click the '''+ Add''' button next to '''Decks'''. ('''Fig 3.1'''). This creates a “New Deck”. You now have to set it up. Double click on '''New Deck''' to edit the deck.
	** You will see the configuration window for the deck pop up. ('''Fig 3.2,''' ~~below~~).		** You will see the configuration window for the deck pop up. ('''Fig 3.2,''' right).

	[[File:Roll20MacrosTab.png\|~~center~~\|frame\|Fig 3.1 (Left) and Fig 3.2 (Right)<BR>		[[File:Roll20MacrosTab.png\|right\|frame\|Fig 3.1 (Left) and Fig 3.2 (Right)<BR>
	Fig 3.1 - Roll20 ‘Macros’ tab. Note the +Add button next to ‘Decks’<br>		Fig 3.1 - Roll20 ‘Macros’ tab. Note the +Add button next to ‘Decks’<br>
	Fig 3.2 - Deck configuration window. Note the options in checkboxes and radio buttons.]]		Fig 3.2 - Deck configuration window. Note the options in checkboxes and radio buttons.]]

Teksura: /* Disabling Camera and Microphone */

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Disabling Camera and Microphone

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	** Scroll down until you see the '''Video + Audio Chat Options''' ('''Fig 2.1,''' above). You will see a dropdown box under '''Chat Tech'''. Select '''None (no video/audio)'''.		** Scroll down until you see the '''Video + Audio Chat Options''' ('''Fig 2.1,''' above). You will see a dropdown box under '''Chat Tech'''. Select '''None (no video/audio)'''.
	*** This will reload your table with audio/video transmission disabled.		*** This will reload your table with audio/video transmission disabled.
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	==Edge and Common Sense Decks==		==Edge and Common Sense Decks==