Product Description

All three 4th Edition core rulebooks in one handsome slipcase. The Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game has defined the medieval fantasy genre and the tabletop RPG industry for more than 30 years. In the D&D game, players create characters that band together to explore dungeons, slay monsters, and find treasure. The 4th Edition D&D rules offer the best possible play experience by presenting exciting character options, an elegant and robust rules system, and handy storytelling tools for the Dungeon Master.This gift set features a handsome slipcase containing all three of the 4th Edition D&D Roleplaying Game core rulebooks: the Players Handbook rulebook (320 pages), the Monster Manual rulebook (288 pages), and the Dungeon Masters Guide rulebook (224 pages).

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #408 in Books
• Brand: Wizards of the Coast
• Published on: 2008-06-06
• Released on: 2008-06-06
• Format: Box set
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Hardcover
• 832 pages

Customer Reviews

Long time, no see
I haven't played D&D since AD&D 2nd edition, and it's interesting to see the direction the game has taken over all these years. The game mechanics seem very much more streamlined and tight, with real emphasis on the PC's as heroic figures. Some topics in the PHB are introduced before the governing rules are fully explained (notably powers), which can be a bit confusing. The MM is very interesting, although most monsters' backgrounds lack depth; there's unique artwork for every critter, but not a lot of information about it. The DMG does a good job of explaining the role of the DM as storyteller and referee, but seems a bit bland. The artwork in the books is excellent for the most part, though what happened to Larry Elmore? Miniatures play has apparently become a requirement, but I'm not familiar with WOTC's pre-paintined figures. Ultimately I bought this out of curiousity, but not a serious intent to pick up the game again. It makes for a good read, and sparked enough interest to want to play.

"If you want to stop a stagecoach, shoot the horses."
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D&D meets Windows VISTA
I wast real happy with 4th edition and im glas i still i have my 3.5 books. my biggest complaint is that they took away my character, i play a half-orc barbarian when im not DMing, but neither that race or that class are currently in 4th edition. and i probably wont play any more 4th Edition games until WOTC corrects the "bugs" in the new system

Why change something virtually perfect?
I have played all of the versions of D&D. When Wizards of the Coast came out with the third edition it revolutioned pen and paper gaming. The new d20 system is close to perfection. What WOTC didn't think of, a good GM could. So why a 4th edition?? I bought the 4th edition with some hesitation. I was right to be hesitant. Yes, it is a new system. But it is as confusing as 3rd edition wasn't. I think WOTC put out this newest edition to line their pockets, not for the fans of the genre.

I have trouble dealing with personal favorites being excluded from the Players Handbook. No more bards, barbarians, or sorcerors. Yes there are new things to write up but the complicated manner in which to write up a new charater is quite the pain.

I DON'T recommend this series.