D&D @ NYCC FAQ:
Q: Who is running these events?
A: Baldman Games (a Wizards of the Coast Premier Organizer) partners with D&D in NYC (a Wizards of the Coast supported Adventurer's League group/charity of a bit over 500 adventurers) every year to to be able to provide the most exciting weekend of games every New York Comic Con. While Baldman Games is well known for their in-person and major gaming convention events, D&D in NYC is primarily a volunteer charity wing of The Dungeon Alliance Inc., who wants to create equitable and accessible gaming spaces to those who need it. D&D in NYC is focused on local initiatives such as libraries, schools, and organized play groups with a desire to fundraise for efforts they believe in. This year and last year's charity of choice was The Trevor Project.
You can join the D&D in NYC discord here!
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Q: What events will this group be running at New York Comic Con?
A: Well, now you're asking important questions! We have two types of events, all using the 2024 Dungeons and Dragons rules! One event type that is a reward for donations to our fundraiser for The Trevor Project, and a WHOLE LOT of events where we just are running some amazing games for anyone and everyone! All the descriptions are below, times can be found in the schedule on this page. When you know what you want to play, come talk to HQ!
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Q: How do I turn in my fundraising donation rewards?
A: First off, thank you immensely, what you just did was rad and is going to an amazing cause. Secondly, just let someone at HQ know what you donated, and what you were interested in getting for that donation! If you want specifics on donation suggestions and what is being offered as rewards, visit the fundraising page directly or just ask!
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Fundraising Tables
​These events are available as donation rewards, check the schedule on this page for when they will happen, or go to HQ and they will happily help you figure things out. These are very special modules run exclusively for NYCC as a fundraising event, and we promise it will be an experience you will never forget, and will contribute directly to our donation goal towards The Trevor Project.
Here's what we got:
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Fundraising Guests:
Sarah D. Reynolds
Co-Creator, Game Designer, and OG Tavern Keeper of
Dungeons & Dragons The Twenty-Sided Tavern
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Nate Brauner
Writer, Game Designer, and Professional Local NYC DM
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Session Name: Descent into Memory
(5th Level, Author Run, NYCC Exclusive Session)
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Session Times (2-hour sessions):
Thursday @ 1PM, 3PM (Nate)
Friday/Saturday @ 5PM, 7PM (Sarah)
Sunday @ 11AM (Sarah), 1PM (Nate)
Description: You’ve been given the answer that you seek - the only problem is you can’t remember the question. In fact, you can’t remember a lot of things. Can you navigate your way through the winding caverns of this Underdark lair, while simultaneously uncovering who you are, what you’re doing here, and what danger you were sent to stop? Or will something you can’t even remember destroy all of Faerûn? And perhaps most importantly, why is there a giant tower of blocks here?
A brand new adventure from Dungeons & Dragons: The Twenty-Sided Tavern co-creator Sarah Davis Reynolds, featuring the games, tricks, and shenanigans you know and love from the Tavern with all new twists, turns, characters, and challenges specifically written for NYCC.
Additional fundraising will include:
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Rerolls, all the Rerolls
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Cry Havoc (will create a wild magic table-like effect, could be very very good, very very bad, or just downright silly)
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Real-World Skills (Got a good joke? Can you do a card trick? Know how to cartwheel? If you can impress the table with your Real-World Skills, you can sub them in for one in-game skill check)
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Fundraising Guests:
Dante Piro
Professional Local NYC DM, Host of "Character Kiln"
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Maiia Lysytska
TDAI Pip's Adventure's Lead, Local Cryptid
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Session Name: The Heroes' Ledger
​(5th Level, Author Run, Actual-Play Recorded Session)
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Session Times (4-hour sessions):
Thursday @ 5PM (Dante)
Friday/Saturday @ 1PM (Dante)
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Description: The Heroes’ Ledger is a live, filmed Dungeons & Dragons actual play experience debuting at New York Comic Con. Created for the dreamers who’ve always wanted to sit at the table—like those seen in Dimension 20 or Critical Role—this event offers donors the rare opportunity to join a professionally run one-shot, live on camera, for a great cause.
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At a designated time each day, four players will take their seats at the ACTUAL PLAY TABLE for a new chapter of The Heroes' Ledger: a multi-part anthology where no two sessions are the same. With a suggested donation minimum of $120, players will enter a fresh narrative module, featuring returning familiar faces in rotating roles and characters, all guided by a professional Dungeon Master.
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As we reach different fundraising goals, different abilities and mechanics will unlock in-game— including a level up!
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Exclusive for New York Comic Con 2025 Session Info:
THE HEROES’ LEDGER: FALLEN FATE
On this site eons ago, the Four Fates killed one of their own. Today, the Cordwainer Festival boasts balloons, kettle corn, and tourists from all corners of the realm. Perfect for kids… totally lame for four young adults on the verge of starting their lives. Can you and your friends save your home from ruin so you can leave it for good?
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Fundraising Guest:
Ross Hooper
TDAI Online Gaming Lead
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Session Name: Uncaged Goddesses: A World Unbroken, a Woman Unchained
(18th Level)
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Session Times (2-hour sessions):
Friday/Saturday @ 11AM
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Description: As a jealous god collects Mystra's shattered pieces to steal her power, our Tier 4 heroes will race to restore the Mother of All Magic—and witness Mystra break the shackles that have bound her for centuries.
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Additional fundraising will include:
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Rerolls!
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D&D Demo Experience
(Runs all the time, just ask HQ to get you sorted!)
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Want to try D&D but don’t have much time? Jump into this fast, fun demo where you’ll play a complete mini-adventure in just 20-30 minutes. Games run continuously, so you can hop in straight from the queue and get rolling.
Pregenerated characters will be provided - no setup, no stress. Everything comes from the brand-new Heroes of the Borderlands boxed set, packed with dice, maps, tokens, and more.
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D&D Learn-to-Play
(Runs every two hours - 1.75 hours / ~90 minutes)
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Always wanted to play D&D but never knew where to start? This is the session for you. After a quick intro to the rules, you’ll spend 90 minutes adventuring through a streamlined story that teaches you as you play. Perfect for first-timers or anyone who wants a relaxed, beginner-friendly table.
Pregenerated characters will be provided, and the new Heroes of the Borderlands boxed set makes it easy to jump right into the action.
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Forgotten Realms Preview
(Runs every two hours - 1.75 hours / ~90 minutes)
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Be the first to journey into the next great era of the Forgotten Realms. Choose from five exclusive 90-minute mini-adventures pulled straight from the upcoming release, months before it’s available anywhere else.
You’ll step into the story with 3rd-level pregenerated characters provided at the table - all you need to bring is your imagination.
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Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club
(Runs every two hours - 1.75 hours / ~90 minutes)
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Step into Hawkins and play the latest adventure from Stranger Things! Fresh from the new Stranger Things: Welcome to the Hellfire Club boxed set, this 90-minute session blends supernatural thrills with D&D’s legendary storytelling.
Pregenerated characters will be provided, so you can jump in and experience the world of Stranger Things like never before.
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