Maps

The map in view is controlled by the Judge, however each Player may pan and zoom to create the best view for how they play the game. The Judge(DM or GM), can open multiple maps for a game session and switch between the maps with a simple keyboard command or may switch maps using the mouse. click here to see it in action

Movement in Explore Mode

The Judge assigns ownership of the Player's character(s) then each Player may move their character(s). If the Player owns more than one character, they may select all their characters and move them as a group. The Judge may also move any creature on the map and move multiple creatures as groups across the map. click here to see it in action

Initiative

d20Pro can automatically roll initiative based on each creature's initiative bonus then inform players when it's their turn to act. The initiative order is displayed in the Roster. click here to see it in action

Automated Combat

d20Pro can speed up game play by resolving attacks and if successful the subsequent damage. d20Pro also handles damage types, critical hits, damage reduction, and elemental resistances. click here to see it in action

Automated Effects

d20Pro can speed up game play by resolving ongoing effects such as: Temporary HP, Damage over Time, Ability Score damage or bonuses, and Attack/Damage/Saves bonuses or detriments. click here to see it in action

Movement in Combat Mode

d20Pro tracks the movement path and distance traveled in combat mode which makes it easy for the Judge/DM/GM to determine whether an attack of opportunity or any special traps or hazards occur along the path. click here to see it in action

Line of Sight / Ruler

d20Pro makes it easy to view distances from any point on the map to another using the ruler tool. Players and GM's alike can determine distance from any two points on the map (such as creatures or objects) with ease. click here to see it in action

Grid

The Judge/DM/GM has the option to apply a square grid overlay (on top of the map's image) of any color they choose. And each player may choose to view the grid overlay or hide the grid overlay. click here to see it in action

Fog of War

The Judge/DM/GM can define Fog of War areas (polygons, from triangle to circle and all the sides in between) then either let the player's movement auto-reveal the Fog of War as they enter each Fog of War polygon, or the Judge/DM/GM can manually reveal a Fog of War polygon with a single click of the mouse. click here to see it in action

Library of Creatures

d20Pro stores a library of creatures that you create or import that you can call upon at any time. Simply click and drag the creature from the library and place it on the map and it can start interacting (participating in the battle, movement, and using special abilities or spell effects). The only limitation on your creature library size is the amount of free memory you have on your hard drive. click here to see it in action

Library of Maps

d20Pro stores a library of all your maps that you can call upon to change the current map the players are exploring. Simply click on the "open map" button next to the map name and broadcast the new map to the players. The only limitation on the number of maps you have in your library is the amount of free memory you have on your hard drive. Also, maps can be of any size, only limited to the amount of RAM you have allocated. You can have one map with one 10x10 grid room, or you can have a map with a grid size of 9999x9999 for an extremely unrealistic large dungeon crawl (larger sized maps or maps with lots of high-quality graphics just take more RAM to use). click here to see it in action

Sticky Tiles

d20Pro solves the issues that other virtual table top limitation of static maps. Ever have a situation where your PCs were in a vehicle and you wanted to move the vehicle and the PCs as a single unit across the map, or rotate them keeping the relative positioning? click here to see it in action

Hidden Areas

With the layering of images using the Tile feature, the Judge (DM/GM) can make a secret door appear (with a successful search or perception check) with a couple clicks. Or you can reveal rooms beneath a roof. click here to see it in action

Illusions

d20Pro also offers a way to handle illusions using the Tile feature. "Sure, that bridge looks safe..(evil DM/GM laugh)". click here to see it in action

Skill Check Challenges

Using the d20Pro character sheet, you can easily roll skill checks with the proper bonus applied and check it against a custom defense. In the slideshow, you will see how Acrobatics can be used vs the opponents' CMD using PFRPG rules. This can apply in the 4E world by using an attack or ability vs FORT, REF, or WILL. click here to see it in action

Ability, Saves, and Skill Checks

Using the d20Pro character sheet, you can easily roll Ability checks, Saving Throws, and Skill Checks. click here to see it in action

Area of Effect Spells

Applying an effect to a group of creatures inside a blast area is as simple as using the template tool to auto-select the creatures affected. click here to see it in action

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d20Pro FAQ

Current Known Issues

Mac OS 10.8 is telling me that the application is damaged and can't be openened.

This is Mac OS's new Gatekeeper feature that the default is to only allow App Store Downloaded programs to open. To make d20Pro (and other downloaded programs) work:

Goto System Preferences > Security & Privacy > General Tab > Allow applications downloaded from Anywhere > Click the "Allow From Anywhere" button.

I'm having trouble creating maps from a file and importing images.

Java's update 26 has caused a problem with the native file chooser in d20Pro. If you must use Java 6 update 26, please go to Options inside d20Pro and uncheck "native file chooser". Alternatively, please update Java to the newest version.

d20Pro Live Account

I've forgotten my account password

When you start d20Pro there is now a "Reset Password" button at the bottom of the start screen which will walk you through the steps to resetting your password.

I've just made a eCheck purchase through PayPal but I cannot download my license.

Unfortuantely, eCheck sales can take up to 5 days to clear through PayPal and our licensing system is not able to make your license available until the process is done. If you have recieved a confirmation from PayPal that the eCheck process has been completed but you still cannot download your license, please let us know right away.

I'm getting a Communication Error that says Handshake Request msg has expired.

The majority of times, this is caused when your computer's Date, Time Zone, and Time is set incorrectly. Even if the Time is correct, the Time Zone could be incorrect and your computer is sending a wrong time to our server. For a walkthrough, please visit Forum Help Link 1 or  Forum Help Link 2 for resolution.

Licensing and Compatibility

I'm unable to or do not wish to use PayPal, is there another way I can purchase d20Pro?

d20Pro is also available at rpg.Drivethroughstuff.com.

Does this run on operating systems besides Windows?

d20Pro is cross platform Java application and can be run on Windows, Mac and Linux.

What are the different licenses for d20Pro?

Trial License
Free

The Trial License has all the features available in the Full License except that the trial eventually expires and you must be connected to the Internet each time you start d20Pro during the trial to validate your license. Purchased licenses never expire and do not require an Internet connection.

Guest License
Included

The Guest License comes bundled with d20Pro and allows you to join a game as a Player. The only restriction to this free license is that the Judge running the game must have at least 1 open Guest Slot available at the time you connect. Guest Licenses are included at no extra cost with d20Pro.

Player License
$10

The Player License is similar to the Guest License in that you may only join a game with it. The difference is that you will always be allowed to join a game independent of open Guest Slots. A Player License costs $10 may be upgraded at any time to the basic Full License.

Full License
$30+

The Full License may be used to join OR host a game as a Judge. The basic Full License includes 2 Guest Slots, allowing up to that many Players to connect for free using the Guest License. A Full License costs $30 may be upgraded at any time with additional Guest Slots at a cost of $10 each. Players with their own licenses will not occupy Guest Slots.

My computer crashed, how do I get my license back?

If this happens you will need to download and install d20Pro again. When you run d20Pro for the first time you will be prompted to log into your account and there you will be able to recover any licenses you have purchased and get back to gaming.

Do I still have to purchase d20Pro if I won't be hosting games?

Not necessarily, but it will be up to you. There are two different options for player licenses. They are basically the same thing except one is attached to the player's account (aka player license) and the other is attached to a GM's account (aka guest license). In order to guarantee always have room for you, the player license is the way to go.

Gameplay

How easy are maps to make?

Maps can be made fairly easy in the software and a more detailed explanation can be found here. We also recommend other map creation tools. One of d20Pro's best qualities is its ability to import outside maps and other artwork. Please see here for more information on importation capabilities.

How does it make my job as a GM easier?

d20Pro allows game play to be easier, faster, & anywhere. As a GM, you can input all possible NPCs, maps, additional artwork, etc prior to even the first die being rolled, whether it is virtual or real.

How many players can connect to a single game?

d20Pro does not limit the number of players which can connect to a game. The only limits on the number of players connecting to a game will be due to network bandwidth and the speed of each players Internet connection.

Is voice or text chat included?

d20Pro has multiple text chat channels that allow for different group chat rooms as well as private rooms between each player and the GM. d20Pro does not have any included voice chat but we find that it plays very well with Skype, Ventrilo or TeamSpeak.

Can I play this with any d20 system game?

d20Pro can be used a multitude of ways. Its original design was built based on the 3.5 OGL (SRD Rules). d20Pro is completely customizable to any d20system rule base and even house rules. Please refer to our User Guide and our Forums for further information on the specific system tweaks or discussions.

Networking and Connections

What port(s) do I need to open to host games?

By default, d20Pro uses port 10101 and you will need to open this port in your router and, depending on your setup, have traffic on that port routed to the proper computer. If there is any sort of conflict this port can be changed by the GM hosting the game when starting d20Pro.

How do I set up Port Forwarding?

The exact insctructions for how to do this can vary widely from router to router. A great place to start would be this post in our forums.

Miscellaneous

I've downloaded d20Pro, now what?

Your best place to start is at our User Guide. Start on the Welcome page then go into the Tutorials section. You may also want to spend some time reading some posts on the forums. If you have any further questions please contact us here.

Where can I find other d20Pro formatted content?

This can be found on the Marketplace found when you login to your d20Pro Live Account and choose Marketplace.

Are there any plans to create an iPhone/iPad app for d20Pro?

d20Pro is a Java application and as iOS does not currently support Java there are no immediate plans for a full port to iPad/iPhone. However, a Player Console app on the iPad that can connect as a new type of client to a d20Pro game is on the radar.

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Trial License
Included

The Trial License has all the features available in the Full License except that the trial expires after 30 days and you must be connected to the Internet each time you start d20Pro during the trial to validate your license. Purchased licenses never expire and do not require an Internet connection.

To start a Trial License, please download d20Pro, install, then Start a Trial. Similiar to: This YouTube Video
Guest License
Included

The Guest License comes bundled with d20Pro and allows you to join a game as a Player. The only restriction to this free license is that the Judge running the game must have at least 1 open Guest Slot available at the time you connect. Guest Licenses are included at no extra cost with d20Pro.

Player License
$10

The Player License is similar to the Guest License in that you may only join a game with it. The difference is that you will always be allowed to join a game independent of open Guest Slots. A Player License costs $10 may be upgraded at any time to the basic Full License.

Full License
$30+

The Full License may be used to join OR host a game as a Judge. The basic Full License includes 2 Guest Slots, allowing up to that many Players to connect for free using the Guest License. A Full License costs $30 and may be upgraded at any time with additional Guest Slots at a cost of $10 each. Players with their own licenses will not occupy Guest Slots.

To buy a license, please download d20Pro, install, then see Buy a License Help