So you want to play Dungeons & Dragons online but you don't know how?!
Here's Quests For All's Getting Started Guide:
There are 3 major things you need to get started playing Dungeons & Dragons Online with Quests For All.
1. A Laptop or Personal Computer (with an internet connection!), it may seem obvious but you'll need a device, connected to the internet, to run all of the systems we use to play Dungeons & Dragons. Although you may be able to use a tablet or smart phone, we don't recommend it, as it does not provide the best use experience!
2. A Roll20 Account; you'll need to set up a free account on the site we use to host our Virtual Tabletop - A virtual battle map, character tokens, monster tokens, non-player character tokens and dynamic lighting to improve immersion!
3. A DndBeyond Account; you can't play Dungeons & Dragons without a character, so we go straight to the source and use Dndbeyond virtual character sheets hosted in our campaigns. Their system is intuitive and easy to use plus we're able to share all of our resources with you, the player!
Why Roll20?
Virtual Tabletop: Roll20 simulates a physical tabletop, allowing players to interact with the game world digitally.
Browser-Based: No software downloads are required; Roll20 runs directly in your web browser.
Dice Rolling: Roll20 provides automated dice rolling with customizable dice and modifiers.
Shared Maps: Players can visualise the game world through shared maps with tokens representing characters and objects.
Additional features: Roll20 offers features like dynamic lighting, custom tokens, and sound effects to enhance the gaming experience.
Why DndBeyond?
D&D Beyond is a digital toolset and game companion for Dungeons & Dragons (D&D) fifth edition. It's essentially a website and app that provides digital versions of D&D books, character creation tools, encounter builders, a virtual tabletop, and a community for sharing content and ideas.
Digital Compendium: Host and share official D&D rulebooks, adventures, and other materials.
Browser-Based: No software downloads are required; DnDBeyond runs directly in your web browser.
Character Builder: Allows players to create and manage characters, with automatic calculations and rule checks.
Homebrew Content: Allows players to create and share their own content, such as new races, classes, and items.
Available App: Access, manage and customise your content & characters in the DnDBeyond App.
But how do we communicate I hear you ask?
Well at Quests For All we offer a host of different options to suit each individual and group:
At Quests For All we generally use 3 different communication services depending on the group needs.
1. Facebook Messenger - Yes, it's really that simple, we can create a group chat including all of the players and the Games Master so you can discuss the game between sessions and join the Video Call when the game starts (usually 5 minuets before just to test everything).
2. Discord - A community based channel server where you can join games, communicate with other players & Game Masters. Just Jump in the Voice chat when the game starts (again 5 minutesinuets before).
3. Whatsapp - This is a little tougher as each player will need to have access to a mobile phone and be comfortable having their phone number shared with the group of players.
Why Facebook Messenger?
Facebook Messenger is a standalone messaging app allowing users to send text messages, photos, videos, audio, and make voice or video calls. It's a dedicated platform for real-time communication, connecting users with their friends, family, and other contacts within the Meta ecosystem.
Instant Messaging: Facebook Messenger facilitates instant text-based conversations, both one-on-one and in group chats.
Media Sharing: Users can share photos, videos, and audio recordings with ease.
Voice and Video Calls: Messenger includes features for voice calls and video calls, allowing for real-time audio and video conversations.
Separate App: While it was once integrated with Facebook, Messenger is now a standalone app available for mobile devices, tablets, and desktops.
Standalone Website: A dedicated website, messenger.com, allows for accessing Messenger through a web browser.
Why Discord?
Discord is a free voice, video, and text chat app that allows users to communicate through servers, which are virtual communities. It's popular among gamer's and has expanded to include various interests. Discord offers a platform for text, voice, and video communication within servers, which can have multiple channels for different conversations and activities.
Servers: Discord's core concept is servers, which are virtual communities where users can interact.
Channels: Servers are organised into channels, which can be text or voice channels.
Text Channels: These are like online forums or chat rooms where users can send text messages, share files, and discuss various topics.
Voice and Video Chat: Users can participate in voice and video calls within voice channels.
Community Focused: Discord is designed to foster a sense of community around shared interests, whether it's gaming, hobbies, studies, or something else.
Why Whatsapp?
WhatsApp is a free, cross-platform messaging app that allows users to send and receive text, voice, and video messages, as well as share images, videos, and documents. It uses a user's mobile or Wi-Fi network for communication.
Messaging App: WhatsApp is used for sending and receiving text-based messages, but it also supports voice notes, audio and video calls, and sharing of various media files.
Cross-Platform: WhatsApp is available on various devices, including iPhones, Android smartphones, and computers.
Global Reach: It allows users to communicate with anyone who also uses WhatsApp, regardless of their location or device type.
End-to-End Encryption: WhatsApp uses end-to-end encryption, meaning that only the sender and receiver can read the messages, and no one else can access the content.
Group Chats: WhatsApp supports group conversations, making it easy to connect with multiple people at once.
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