Preface

This is a general beginner guide for playing in Foundry.
Your game may look slightly different from this guide. That is normal.

  • The DnD 2024 system defines character sheets and rules.

  • The Game Master may install modules that change the interface or automate actions.

So if something looks different, don’t worry.
Foundry may look complex at first, but in practice it’s mostly just clicking the things you can already see on screen.
Most actions are simple:

  • open your character sheet
  • click what you want to use

  • move your token

  • read results in chat

You don’t need to learn everything now. Just start playing.

Installing and Creating a Discord Account

To play at my table, we will use Discord for voice and communication.

  • Go to the Discord website.

  • Click “Download” (or use the web version if you prefer).

  • Install and open Discord.

  • Click “Register” (or “Sign Up”).

  • Create your account using:

    • Email and password
    • (Some regions also allow Google login — depends on availability)

  • Choose a username.

  • Complete the setup

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Installing and Creating a The Forge Account

Before joining the game, you need an account on The Forge.

  • Open the Forge website.
  • Click “Sign Up”.

  • Create your account using one of the following options:

    • Email and password
    • Google account
    • Discord account
    • Patreon account

  • Choose a username

  • Complete the setup.

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Understanding the Interface

When the game loads, you will see:

  • Center: the Canvas (the map where you play)

  • Left side: the Scene Controls (tools for selecting, measuring, targeting, etc.)

  • Right side: the Sidebar

Inside the Sidebar, you will find tabs such as:

  • Chat Log

  • Combat Tracker

  • Actors (characters)

  • Journal

  • Settings

Opening Your Character Sheet

  1. On the right sidebar, click the Actors tab (person icon).
  2. Find your character.
  3. Click it.

Your Character Sheet opens. Inside you will see:

  • Abilities

  • Skills

  • Inventory

  • Features / Spells

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Rolling Dice (Main Interaction)

You usually do not type commands.
Instead:

  • Click a Skill → Select Advantage, Normal or Disadvantage  → rolls a check

Results appear in the Chat Log (right sidebar).

  • If it looks clickable, it probably rolls.

Moving Your Character

To move your token on the canvas:

  • Click your token on the map.

  • It becomes highlighted.

  • Drag it to move.

Optional:

  • Use the Ruler Tool (left controls) to measure distance.

 If you can’t move:

  • Make sure your token is selected and the Ruler Tool is not active (R)

  • Ask the GM (movement may be restricted)

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Interacting with the Scene

  • Doors → click to open/close
  • Journal Pins → click to read
  • Objects → may trigger effects

Not everything is interactive, this depends on the game setup.

Using the Chat Log

On the right sidebar → Chat Log:

  • Type a message and press Enter
  • Rolls and system messages appear here

Optional:

  • You can use it to roll dice too! Type /roll 1d20 and press Enter

Most of the time, just click from your sheet instead.

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Combat Basics

When combat starts:

  • Open your Character Sheet
  • Click Initiative

  • Look at the Combat Tracker (right sidebar or at the top of the screen)

During your turn:

  • Use your sheet to make actions

  • Follow the turn order shown

Foundry tracks turns automatically.

9. Items and Spells

In your Character Sheet:

  • Open Inventory or Spells

  • Click what you want to use

Optional:

  • You can use it to roll dice too! Type /roll 1d20 and press Enter

Most of the time, just click from your sheet instead.

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10. Quick Troubleshooting

If something doesn’t work:

  • Refresh the page

  • Re-select your token

  • Re-open your character sheet

  • Ask to the GM

Most issues are minor and easy to fix

You’re Ready

That’s everything you need to start.
You don’t need to memorize anything.
Just:

Click your sheet

Move your token

Follow the game

The rest becomes natural very quickly!