But using the Amiibo, you kind of are playingas that character. The game will start with them leading the party, the Toad is just a party member, and Amiibo party members can't be taken, so it's like you are them. The only downside is that they use up a space in your party, but since they come with a special dice block depending on which one, it's worth having a Toad as a constant party member.