We’ll cover the rules at the table during play, including character creation and all the basics. ShadowDark is a beautiful mix of D&D 5e and Old School play. It should feel mostly familiar, to anyone who’s had some experience with any D20 TTRPG. And is pretty easy to pickup even for completely new players.
You don’t need to study the rules ahead of time, but if you would want to at least have a peek, here’s a link to the Player QuickStart.
Once you join the table you’ll be provided with links to read the full rules and suplemental material.