Requirements
- d20Pro requires that you have Java 6.11 or later installed. You can download Java for free at: http://www.java.com
- d20pro runs on Java, so it's compatible with Windows, Linux, and Mac
Licenses
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In order to start up d20Pro, you need a license. A Guest Player license comes standard with a fresh installation of d20pro, and this lets you join another GM's game and use one of his or her guest slots. In order to host a game, you will need a Judge license. If you want to try d20pro free for 30 days, you can sign up for a Trial license within the software (see below). At the start of d20Pro is the welcome screen. The welcome screen lists all licenses you currently have. Here is where you will see the guest license that comes standard with all installations of d20pro. If you see your license in the welcome screen, click on the "Judge" or "Player" icon for desired application. If you do NOT have a license visible you will either need to enter in your user name / password OR register a new user. After you enter your info / register you have 3 options
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Judge
Judge gives you access to all of d20pro's tools and resources. It also allows you to host a session for other players. Judges cannot join games, so there is no risk of players cheating with judge permissions. When you start as a judge, you can set a game password and port number, if desired, but they are not required.- Ports: The port number is important to know, as many firewall programs need to have this port forwarded if you want people to connect to you. For more information on port forwarding, including step-by-step directions on port forwarding, see this forum post: Brash Fink's Port Forwarding Guide
- IP Address: Once you start your game, you need to send the IP of your computer to your friends so they know where to connect. You can do this via email, phone call, or chat client, like Skype or Teamspeak. You can access your IP by clicking on the Options window from the Start Menu. Then click on the Judgesection and click on the button: What is My IP Address? Note that you may be given two different IP addresses - a public and local one. If this is the case, use the public one for people connecting to you from the outside world and the local one for people connecting to you within your network.
Player
The player login prompts for the player name, game password, IP Address, and Port. The GM should provide you with everything below your name. Enter the information and click the green checkbox. Once you join the game, you may have to wait a few moments for the map to appear.