1. Build a legal character
Characters start at level 1. Use standard array or 27 point cost for ability scores. Rolling stats is not used for Guild characters.
Weekly organised D&D in Milton Keynes
MK Guild Player Rules
The MK Guild runs organised Dungeons & Dragons games using fifth edition rules from both the 2014 and 2024 versions, with a few local adjustments to keep weekly play fair, welcoming, and easy to join.
For new players
What to bring
You will need access to the D&D player rules, a character sheet, a logsheet, dice, and something for notes. The free basic rules on D&D Beyond are enough to start, and the 2024 Player's Handbook is recommended.
- D&D player rules or D&D Beyond access
- Character sheet and logsheet
- Pen, pencil, paper, or notebook
- Dice for play at the table
Quick summary
The rules in brief
2. Choose the right rules version
2024 base classes use 2024 character creation. Pre-2024 base classes use the 2014 character creation rules and pre-2024 options.
3. Sign up before the session
Player spots are posted in the Discord event-signup channel at 10am on Saturday for Tuesday games and 10am on Sunday for Wednesday games.
4. Play in your tier
Adventures are grouped into four tiers so characters play with others at a similar level range.
5. Record rewards
Sessions can award renown, gold, milestones, and magic items. Keep your logsheet up to date after every adventure.
6. Respect the table
The Guild is built around inclusive, friendly play. Harassment, cheating, and behaviour that ruins other players' fun are not tolerated.
Reference
Player tiers
A character's level determines which tier of adventures they can join. New characters begin in Tier 1.
| Tier | Character levels |
|---|---|
| Tier 1 | Levels 1-4 |
| Tier 2 | Levels 5-10 |
| Tier 3 | Levels 11-16 |
| Tier 4 | Levels 17-20 |
Next step
Need the full detail?
The detailed rules page explains character creation, allowed sources, advancement, rewards, conduct, and class-specific rulings in a web-friendly format.