Wichita Public Library

Intro to TTRPGs

Curious about playing tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) like Dungeons & Dragons and Pathfinder? Join us for an informational program where we will cover all the basics to help you get started.

Tabletop role-playing games (TTRPGs) are cooperative, small-group games in which each person plays a character and a Game Master (GM) guides the game's story. Working with a shared set of rules, the players describe their character's actions and responses to the world/each other, using dice or other mechanics and the GM's input to determine whether their actions succeed or fail. As the game progresses, the entire group works together to build a narrative, sharing humor, suspense, excitement, frustration, relief, and more.

TTRPGs are growing rapidly in popularity, for good reason. In addition to fun and often meaningful social opportunities, these games and their design provide creative outlets for both players and GMs interested in storytelling, puzzles, character design, art, performance, comedy, and other activities.

In this program, we'll provide an overview of the various elements of TTRPGs, including popular systems and games, mechanics and gameplay of typical systems, gaming etiquette, online resources, how to join or form a group to play with and more. 

Please note this is an informational program and beyond demonstration purposes, will not involve actual game play.