Key Takeaways
- Roll20 is integrated with Discord and provides free access to TTRPG software for seamless gameplay.
- Users can start campaigns in nine RPG systems, carry over existing Roll20 progress, and use preset adventure modules.
- This integration will provide greater convenience for players and GMs, making tabletop RPGs even more accessible through Discord.
Roll 20 has announced a new integration with Discord that will give users access to all virtual tabletop software being released today, including support for popular tabletop games such as Dungeons & Dragons, Dune, and more.
Discord has long served as a hub for social gaming, allowing users to connect, chat, stream, and even play games directly through the service. One of the most popular styles of gaming for decades has been tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs), but until now there hasn’t been a convenient way to bring friends together to play through Discord. Roll20 pioneered the most robust TTRPG software and has finally brought its software to the platform.
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This new integration with Roll20 launches today and is completely free for Discord users in any server. Anyone can start a campaign using any of the nine RPG systems by simply pressing the Rocket Ship button and selecting Roll20. The starting lineup includes Dungeons & Dragons, Marvel Multiverse Role-Playing Game, Call of Cthulhu, Cyberpunk RED, Pathfinder Second Edition, 13th Age, Dune: Adventures in the IMperium, Warhammer Fantasy Role-Play, and Alien: The Roleplaying Game. This is only accessible through the PC app, not the mobile version of Discord.
Additionally, anyone with an existing campaign on Roll20 can transfer their progress to Discord, including their campaign, characters, and Marketplace content, by logging into their existing Roll20 account. The two platforms will be synced so players can switch without losing their progress. For those new to TTRPGs, there will also be a pre-set adventure module that gives you everything you need to get started right away.
Roll20’s TTRPG tools have been highly praised by fans of the genre thanks to their detailed, interactive maps, character sheets, dynamic rulebooks, and dice-rolling simulation.
Roll20 told IGN: “This integration marks a pivotal moment for the hobby, providing an unprecedented level of convenience for players and GMs. By leveraging Discord’s intuitive communication features and making adventures accessible to our vast user base with the click of a button, we open the door for even more players to discover and enjoy tabletop RPGs.”
TTRPGs first saw a surge in popularity thanks to Stranger Things and then saw a resurgence thanks to Baldur’s Gate 3, and having these tools built into one of the most used apps will no doubt make them even more accessible.
Roll20 is available to try out now in Discord, so grab your friends and start a new campaign today.
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