Welcome to Roll20! We have some guidelines in addition to our Code of Conduct so that we can keep things tidy and friendly, please be sure to follow the rules below for both forum posts and listings in the LFG tool.
Please understand that many of these guidelines require your best judgment, so please be respectful. If you are not sure, please refrain from posting and email us directly through our web form outlining any questions you may have and we will reply as soon as we can.
General Guidelines
We ask that users adhere to the following requests when creating a listing or post:
- Only use the LFG tool and forums for games happening on Roll20
- All content in an LFG post and/or listing must be PG-13 in nature (game description, username, pictures, etc.)
- Any games intended for audiences 18+ must be marked as such
- Only create threads or listings for upcoming games on Roll20
- Do not advertise games more than three months before their start time
- Refrain from "bumping" posts (i.e. replying to a thread solely to bring it to the top and providing no new information)
- Only post on games you are actually interested in joining
- Refrain from posting replies that do not relate to the original post's request or topic
- Refrain from publicly posting links to payment sites (Patreon, PayPal Donations, etc.) on the LFG Forums and LFG Tools*
- Refrain from publicly posting links to off-site communities (Discord, Facebook groups, etc.) on the LFG Forums and LFG Tools*
*You may share this content in private (i.e. game details page, game forums, or sent via private message).
Infringement of this section is subject to moderation action as outlined by the Moderation Policy in the Roll20 Code of Conduct.
Inclusivity
All Looking for Group postings and listings should be in the spirit of inclusion as opposed to exclusion. This will allow you to best attract the gaming group you wish to play with instead of attempting to repel those you don't.
Additionally, we ask that you refrain from creating a post seeking someone of a specific different background (such as creed, disability, gender, orientation, race, etc.) than yourself. While we appreciate a desire for inclusion, such posts specifically targeting a group becomes an issue of tokenism - looking to fill a spot with someone removed of their individuality save for that specific descriptor.
Any attempt to discourage others from playing through the use of bullying, discrimination, or harassment, is subject to the same moderation actions as outlined in the Discrimination and Harassment section of the Code of Conduct.
Infringement of this section is subject to moderation action as outlined by the Moderation Policy in the Roll20 Code of Conduct.
Paid Game Guidelines
Currently, paid games are allowed without prior approval from Roll20. Please note that Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements. Below outline some additional requests for paid games that must be adhered to in order to maintain transparency for players (or GMs) looking to play in paid games. These requests apply to all forms of payment (per session, static, tips, variable price, etc.)
- All paid games using the LFG Tool must correctly mark their game as such via the checkbox
- All listings must provide a clear description of payment method, payment amount, and payment frequency
- Paid games on the Roll20 LFG Forums require a link to their respective LFG listing within the LFG tool
- All paid games posted to the Roll20 LFG Forums require a payment disclaimer within the original post (provided below)
- Do not attempt to solicit users-- through private message or a post in a seeker's thread-- if they have not explicitly stated an interest in your paid game
Per Session / Static
This game will require payment to the Game Master at a rate of < to be filled with a description of your method, amount, and frequency of payment >. Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements.
Tipping
This game encourages tipping the Game Master at a rate of < to be filled with a description of your method, amount, and frequency of payment >. Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements.
A La Carte
This game encourages payment to the Game Master at a rate of <to be filled with a description of your method, amount, and frequency of payment including any price changing factors>. Roll20 is not responsible for any payment transactions and cannot enforce any private arrangements.
Infringement of this section is subject to moderation action as outlined by the Moderation Policy in the Roll20 Code of Conduct.