There are two things you need to consider here: Firstly, allow a little extra time to work out any technical errors that may come up (maybe someone’s webcam or mic doesn’t work, or their internet needs to be reset). The Good Games Online store is open now, with delivery Australia wide, so you can stock up on that Player’s Handbook or copy of Tyranny of Dragons you’ve been saving for a rainy day.Īt first glance, this step isn’t so different from playing in person. Making sure everyone has what they need is important to keep the flow of the game. Playing online while self-isolating does mean that you can’t reach across the table to double-check on of your abilities in your friend’s copy of Xanathar’s.Īlso, if you want to use this as an opportunity to start a new campaign, you want to make sure you’re ready to go with the hardback you want to run. Step 2: Make sure everyone has the books they need! It’s a little strange at first, but once you start playing it feels like any other RPG session. I tried Roll20 last week, and was blown away- it has inbuilt voice and video, and as a player, it’s super easy to access your sheet, roll dice and move your tokens around the map. Roll20 supports a whole bunch of games, too, so if you’ve been putting off trying something new, now is the time! It’s free, and you can set up a game in just a few minutes! There are quite a few options for playing RPG’s online, from Discord, to Fantasy Grounds, and if your game isn’t too fussed about maps or dicerolling, there really isn’t any reason you can’t play over Zoom or Facetimeīy the far the most accessible option is Roll20. Step 1: Create a free account on Roll20 – and invite your friends!

So, how do you get online and continue your adventure?

In these uncertain times, being able to jump online with your friends and pretend to be an elf for a few hours really does make a world of difference. What makes our modern age so wonderful is the myriad of tools available to us that allows us to play RPG’s remotely. So long as you can hear the voices of (and ideally see) your fellow players, you’ll be able to share your imagination and continue to craft your story together. The majority of any RPG takes places in the theatre of the mind. Playing roleplaying games online can feel a bit arcane and strange, but once you try it, it's an excelent experience!

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