JDR-Bot - Installation and getting started

JDR-Bot is available in four versions. Choose the one that fits your use:

🌐 Web version (no install)

Play directly in your browser, with nothing to install:

Works on PC, mobile and tablet. Supports sounds, images, videos and HUD. Official scenarios are available from the home screen.

🤖 Discord bot

To play in your Discord server:

Invite the bot: https://www.cyril-fiesta.fr/jdrbot
Create a vocal “JDR-Bot” and at least one channel “jdr-bot”
Type /langage en (change the bot in english)
In any text channel jdr-bot, type /play showcase to launch the demo scenario
Use /scripts to see all available scenarios

Main commands:

Command	Description
`/play name`	Launch a scenario by name or URL
`/go destination`	Move to a room or enter a code
`/take object`	Pick up an object
`/inspect target`	Examine an object, a location or a variable
`/inventory`	Show the inventory
`/reply value`	Reply to a question (text variable)
`/giveup`	Quit the current game
`/help`	Show in-game help

💾 Local version (Windows / Mac / Linux)

The local version includes the bot, the graphical editor and the game engine - no internet connection required (if you download all scripts in local folder).

Download the archive: https://cyril-fiesta.fr/jdr-bot/JDR-Bot-Local.7z
Extract with 7-Zip (Windows) or p7zip (Mac/Linux)
Run .bat (windows) or .py (linux)
The web interface opens automatically in your browser

The graphical editor is accessible from the main menu.

🎮 Standalone HTML5 export

A scenario can be exported as a standalone HTML5 file playable in any browser, without a server. Perfect for sharing on itch.io or via direct link.

See HTML5 / PDF export for details.

🎓 Where to start?

Launch /play showcase (Discord) or choose showcase on the web - it's an interactive scenario that presents all features while playing
Read Base syntax to write your first scenario
Use the graphical editor to build visually without writing YAML