Getting started playing games with TorontoDnD

TorontoDND is a community of TTRPG players that all want the same thing: to play some awesome games and have a great time!

We host games all over the city that let players of all experience levels jump into games without the need to schedule or coordinate a group. You will be playing with different people all the time, which also makes TODND a fantastic option for meeting new people and making friends that will last a lifetime! Once you have created an account on our website, the basic flow is as follows:

1. Register one or more characters.
2. Sign up for some events.
3. Attend an event.
4. Apply the session you receive after the event to a character.
5. Go back to step 2 and repeat!

The rest of this guide will walk you through these steps, but if you want to get started right away, just head to our events page and sign up for something! If you have any questions at all please reach out via Contact Us or even better, ask some of the kind folks on our Discord server.

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1) Getting Started

1. First up, you'll need to create an account on our website if you don't have one already. If you're not registered, you'll see a very creatively labelled "Register" link in the top right corner of the website. Click that thing!
2. Once you are registered you will be taken to your profile page. Check over your details and make sure everything looks good.
3. Next up, take some time to review these documents. They may be a bit on the dry side, but we do take them pretty seriously:
• Content Standards: This document details what sort of content can and cannot be included in our games.
• Code of Conduct: Basic etiquette to bring to and expect from the table.
• Persistent World Guide: How our system of balancing and character progression works.

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2) Picking An Event

We run a variety of different events at different venues around the city. Most events are gameplay focused, some are for learning about RPGs, and some are just for hanging out! Check out the full list of events to see what is coming up. Here are the most common types of events we run:

For Players New to D&D

If you have never played D&D before or don't know how any of it works, you may want to try coming to one of our Newbie Nights. These events are exclusively for players new to the game and provide a judgement-free space where everybody is in the same boat. If you have some familiarity with the game, you can of course still come to a Newbie Night, but all of our L1 - LX games are also Newbie friendly. Make sure to tell your GM that you are a newer player.

3) Getting Your Character Ready

** If the event you signed up for is a Newbie Night you can skip this section. Characters will be provided for you at the event and you don't need to do anything other than show up to your event with a can-do attitude. Otherwise...

If you are comfortable making your own character

First off, you are going to need a character. If you want to level your character up using our Persistent World system and get sweet loot, you will need to follow a few guidelines. Full rules on creating character for use in our games can be found here, details on the PW system system can be found here, but here are a few important details to keep in mind:

• We only use the D&D 2024 (5.5) rules. Anything prior to the publication of those rules is not allowed.
• We have limitations on some magic items, spells, etc. Before picking options, make sure they are approved.
• You cannot manually roll your own stats. If you want to roll your ability scores, you will have to do that when you register your character on the site.
• Your character has to start at level 1.

After creating your character, you can register them here. You will be asked to complete some basic details, then you are all set!

If you need help making a character

If you don't know how to make your own character, we have a couple options for you:

• Register a character from a template. This will give you a pre-built character you can use right away, along with additional character sheets to get you all the way to level 5. You will also have access to a guide that will walk you through the levelling process. This is a great option for newer players.
• We also have a selection of level one pregens at all of our events. Feel free to show up and grab one of them to use, or download one beforehand. You can apply the session to any character you want afterwards.

If you are playing at a "Roll For Adventure", "Roll For Dameage" or "Roll With Pride" event your character will need to be registered in order to play. The two exceptions to this rule are:

1. You are playing a level 1 character at an L1 - LX event: in this case you can register them after the session if you prefer. Note that you will NOT be able to play them as an L2 character at our events until you do register them.
2. You are just playing a one-off and have no intention of levelling the character up - in this case you can play using any character you like (provided they follow our character creation rules) at our L1 - L4 or L5 - L8 games. Games of L9+ require a properly progressed character as space in those games is limited.

After registering your character you can also assign them to upcoming games you are attending. This allows your GM and other players to see some of your character information ahead of the event, and is generally considered an awesome thing to do. To assign a character go to the page for your event, click on attendees, and select "Assign Character" from the action menu.

4) Attending the Event

On the night of your event here is what you can expect:

• A welcoming environment, regardless of your experience or background.
• There will be dice, pencils and pre-generated characters on hand.
• Your fellow participants will adhere to our code of conduct and content standards.

On the night of your event, here is what will be expected of you:

• Be on time. Our policy on lateness can be found here.
• If you are going to be late, let us know by clicking the "Running Late" link in your profile menu.
• You will adhere to our code of code of conduct and content standards.

5) After the Event

When your event is over, there are a few important details to remember:

• Thank your GM for running your game! GMing can be a labour intensive activity, and without these amazing volunteers there would be no games!
• If you borrowed dice, a pencil, or any other materials, please return them to the kit.
• If you have a tab, don't forget to settle up!
• You should receive an email with a link to your event survey. If you don't, they can all be found here. Please take a moment to complete this survey, as it really does help us make sure our community stays healthy. All information provided is strictly confidential and will not be seen by your GM or other players.

You will also now have a shiny new session credit you can use to provide experience and gold to your character. This will allow them to purchase awesome magic items and level up!