RPGG FAQ
Basic Functionalities
How do I find my Dungeons & Dragons Red Box set in the database?
Use the "All" Search and type: "Dungeons & Dragons Red Box" and click Go.
How do I Login/Logout?
The menu along the top has a "Log In" and "Log Out" link.
How do I check Mail?
On top of the screen click on Mail(#) to open your inbox.
How do I ask for help?
If you want help with a game or book, go to its page and post a message to the Help forum. If it is about RPG Geek, ask in the How To RPGG forum.
Managing your collection
How do I add a game to my collection?
Go to the RPG item page you want, and on the User Information box select Add a Copy to my Collection
How do I rate a game?
From the RPG item page, go to the User Information box and click on Record Information click on the Rating box and add a number from 1 to 10.
I found an error on a game, how do I correct?
On the RPG item page, click on the Submit Corrections link and make the corrections. Make have use of the admin notes field to help the admin understand your correction.
Forums
I have a question about a game. Where do I post it?
If the game is in our database, go to the game page and on the forums box. Click on Post, select the correct forum.
I have a great story from my campaign, where do I post it?
If it is a game session you want to report, go the the forum on the RPG you want and post it under the Sessions Report. If it is a general funny story you can post on General Roleplaying
How do I get an avatar?
An avatar on the forums costs 30 geek gold to unlock. After that you can change it at will.
What are the icons under the avatar of some users?
Those are the microbadges. You can have as many as you want but can only show 5 at a time. Each costs 8 Geek Gold and can be bought here.
Geek Gold
What is this about Geek Gold?
Geek Gold is the virtual currency used on the site. You can use it to tip contributions, buy an avatar, microbages and other things.
How do I get Geek Gold?
When you contribute to RPG Geek, every dollar given is a GG you get. Besides that contributing content to the database earns geekgold. Creating reviews, adding images, sending files, all those things earn GG to you.
I found a great post, how can I show my appreciation?
The first way to mark a post as something you liked is by Thumbing it Up. Below the avatar of the user who posted, on the left of the post. Click on the green thumb to Thumb Up. If you want to remove a thumb just click on the now gray thumb. Another way is by tipping the post with some GG. Just click on the golden coin and select the amount you want to give the person.
Helping RPG Geek
I love RPG Geek and want to donate, how do I do it?
Thanks for the appreciation, you can donate to RPG Geek on this page.
What do I get by donating?
Every dollar you donate earns you 1 geek gold. Besides that, if you donate at least 15 dollars you get a patron badge, an icon under your name saying that you donated to that year. If you donate at least 25 dollars you get the opition to control which ads you will view.
Trades
Where do I find books to buy?
Can I sell used books here?
Go to the Marketplace to find books to buy from other users or put one of yours to sell. The User Guide has more info on Buying and Selling.
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