TTS Getting Started Guide

So you want to TTS?...

Tabletop Simulator is a "game" available on the Steam gaming platform, and is at its heart just what it says: it simulates a physical tabletop in a virtual environment. So at its core, Tabletop Simulator is a "physics engine" with a few core features that allow you to simulate and manipulate objects on a tabletop. It also gives you a head start by providing you with dozens or hundreds of game objects and elements right out of the box.

Setting Expectations

The value and success that you have using Tabletop Simulator as a virtual tabletop gaming platform will be largely dependent upon:

1. Your comfort level with the basic functions and navigation methods of Tabletop Simulator
2. Your ability to communicate and interact clearly and easily with other friends and players

The following sections on this page will help you to locate and set up the key elements that you need in order to play games with friends online using Tabletop Simulator. You can also read more about Tabletop Simulator in this article from Tom's Guide.

Part 1: Install Steam

Website: https://steampowered.com

Begin at the Steam website (steampowered.com) by creating a user account.
Then download and install Steam onto your desktop or laptop computer.

Once you have installed Steam, launch it and log in when prompted. You will want to make note of your Steam user name so that you can provide this to your friends.

Part 2: Install Tabletop Simulator

Website: https://store.steampowered.com/app/286160/Tabletop_Simulator/

1. Use the link above to locate Tabletop Simulator in the Steam store. If you do not already own Tabletop Simulator, you can purchase it directly from this website, or by searching for it within the Steam game client by clicking on the Store menu
2. Once you purchase Tabletop Simulator you will see the option to Install the game ... do so.

When you launch Tabletop Simulator, you will automatically be logged into it using your Steam account, and your friends and other players will find and identify you using your Steam user name.

The first time you launch Tabletop Simulator you will be prompted to complete a brief(ish) tutorial. Do so. The key to enjoying games with your friends using TTS is to get comfortable using the basic functions of TTS.

Part 3: Install Discord

Website: https://discord.com/

1. Use the link above to download and install the Discord audio/video chat client onto your computer.
2. Create your Discord account

You will want to make a note of your Discord User Name so that you can provide this to your friends to more easily get connected on Discord. Your Discord User Name is usually a name followed by a pound sign (#) and some number... such as Chayste#1345

Part "All Parts": Be Patient

Each of these technologies in and of themselves can be esoteric and "quirky" (and downright frustrating) for novice technology users, and even for veteran technology users who are not reasonably acquainted with these common gaming and communication platforms. This is where deep breaths, lowered expectations, and loving support from your friends will come in handy...and maybe a drinkie-poo or two, if you are so inclined.