Project Jumpgate: The Improved Tabletop Experience

Roll20 has been bringing gamers together for over a decade! In one of our most ambitious endeavors since launch, we’re harnessing cutting-edge technology to deliver the first-ever rebuild of the virtual tabletop: codename = Jumpgate!

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Building the Virtual Tabletop of the Future

Project Jumpgate is driven by user feedback, letting you focus on what matters, no matter your play style or game of choice.

Smoother Gameplay

Your VTT should never get in the way of your games, regardless of what you throw at it. Enjoy seamless play anytime, anywhere, directly in your browser, no matter the size of your maps, encounters, or campaigns.

up-to-date tech

Jumpgate is powered by the latest web technology and delivers the faster, smoother performance you've been asking for. We're replacing our oldest code to ensure we’re future-ready for all your adventures to come.

Making Hardware easy

We’ve made sure the new Tabletop runs smoothly on more devices, including tablets with enhanced touch support. Whether you’re on a high-end gaming rig or a barebones Chromebook, we've got you covered.

Opting in to Jumpgate

The improved tabletop experience is currently in open beta, which allows all Roll20 users to try it out, report any bugs, and provide feedback to help us deliver the best final product possible later this year.

To opt a brand new campaign into the beta, select the “Jumpgate” radio button on the game creation page.

If you prefer to test Jumpgate with an existing campaign, you can convert it within the VTT on the Game Settings tab. (A legacy copy of your campaign will be made available on your My Games page.)

Multiple D&D Character Sheets in-Game

Have both of the official 5E sheets within one campaign on the Roll20 Tabletop in Jumpgate games. Players can choose the sheet that works best for them without the whole table needing to switch at once. 

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Effects (FX) Tool: Now Free for All Users

This update includes a revamped pre-built Effects Library featuring enhanced visuals, new Effects, and a better interface featuring quality-of-life improvements like more precise click-and-drag gesturing and measurement. Pro subscribers can access advanced customization options, allowing for unique particle effects tailored to any scenario. 

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Quality of Life Improvements

Jumpgate builds on the work we began with our user interface redesign efforts in 2023. In addition to Page Folders, we've upgraded undo/redo, copying and pasting, and right-click options to save time and effort. Pinging, zooming, and panning are smoother than ever, better supporting large and high-res maps.

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10x Performance

Focus on playing without worrying about slowdowns.

On Jumpgate, animations run up to 10x smoother, loading times are improved, and campaigns use only half the CPU power and a third of the memory compared to before. Push your play to the limit and let us know how it goes!

Simplified GM Game Prep

Place objects outside the bounds of your maps, keeping enemy tokens, quick sketches, and more to the side, ready to bring in when needed. Pan beyond page edges to focus attention anywhere, positioning your game however it suits your setup, just like your in-person games.  

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What's Next?

Upcoming releases that we’re excited about include better support for large file uploads (including animations!), and even more Effects Tool updates that include support for weather, allowing you to wow players with dynamic, atmospheric visuals.

View our full list of Priority Fixes here.

Frequently Asked Questions

  • As of August 1, 2024, the Beta is available to all Roll20 users!

  • You'll see a new option when creating a new game, or a copy of an existing game, to opt that game into the Jumpgate Beta.

    Note that this is a one-way trip – once a game is opted into Jumpgate, it can’t be opted out.

    Since this is a beta, and there will be bugs and issues, we’re only allowing brand-new games and copies of existing games to opt in, just to make sure that no one moves their game into Jumpgate by accident.

    Once a game is in the Jumpgate beta, you can play in that game with all of your players (including players without a subscription).

  • You should expect to be able to play your ongoing games in Jumpgate with all of your existing content! There will be a few bugs to be sure, and a few features will be missing (such as our revamped F/X tool) that will be added while the Beta is ongoing. But if you’re comfortable using pre-release software and helping us make it better, we’d love for you to game in Jumpgate and give us your feedback so we can make sure that we find and stomp out all the bugs and make the full launch as smooth as possible.

  • The best way to report bugs is through our official Official Help Desk Form, which we’ve made available to you in-game via the toolbar or chat panel.

    As we are in beta, we are actively working on High-Priority Fixes. Please know this list is not exhaustive, and users are encouraged to report bugs even if they relate to items on this list to help us prioritize the most impactful fixes.

  • There are so many, and we’re not stopping! Jumpgate Quality of Life Improvements page documents a list of new features, functionalities and quality of life improvements that the improved Tabletop experience offers.

  • A comprehensive list of all releases and fixes can be found in our Change Log.

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