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Publisher

Wizards of the Coast
Publication date

November 20, 2018
Reading age

14 years and up
Dimensions

8.7 x 3.05 x 11.6 inches
ISBN-10

0786967218
ISBN-13

978-0786966622
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The perfect gift for the Dungeons & Dragons fans in your life or as a treat for yourself.

Need a gift for the holidays? A birthday present, a treat for yourself? This is it. Inside the D&D Core Rulebook Gift Set are special foil cover editions of the three Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks—the Players Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual—plus a Dungeon Master’s screen, all collected in a stylish slipcase. It’s the perfect gift for any D&D fan.

• Each of the three books and the Dungeon Master’s screen feature reflective foil covers, available ONLY with this release.
• The Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual are the foundational texts of D&D’s fifth edition—for beginners and for veterans alike.
• The D&D Gift Set includes the latest rules updates and errata.
• Dungeons & Dragons is the world’s greatest roleplaying game. Created in 1974, D&D transformed gaming culture by blending traditional fantasy with miniatures and wargaming.

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Give the Gift of Adventure

In the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game, you and your friends create your own story—entering a world full of adventure where anything could happen.

This gift set includes all the books you need to play, with special edition foil covers that can’t be found anywhere else, plus an exclusive foil Dungeon Master’s screen.

Whether it’s for a new player, an aspiring Dungeon Master, a long-time fan without books of their own, or a collector looking for their next treasure—this set is the perfect gift for any Dungeons & Dragons fan.

All 3 Core Rulebooks

Whether inventing a world of your own or diving into a pre-written setting—these three books serve as the foundation for any D&D adventure.

Player’s Handbook—the essential D&D rulebook for players and Dungeon Masters alike, this book will teach you how to play the game, how to create characters, and includes a directory of over 350 spells.

Dungeon Master’s Guide—this book teaches Dungeon Masters how to run a D&D adventure, create worlds for players to explore, fill it with legendary treasures, and weave a great story.

Monster Manual—a bestiary full of wondrous creatures and compelling characters for Dungeon Masters to populate their D&D worlds, including all the details they need to run thrilling encounters.

Dungeon Master’s Screen

The Dungeon Master (DM) plays a special role in a D&D game—serving as the story’s narrator, the group’s rules referee, and playing an entire cast of characters and creatures for players to interact with. For all the work they do to bring joy to their players, they deserve something special!

In additional to the three essential rulebooks, this set comes with one Dungeon Master’s Screen. This screen helps the DM keep their notes and die rolls hidden from players. It’s also filled with information they can quickly reference to keep the game running smoothly.

Special Edition Foil Treatments

Exclusive Foil Covers

Available only in this special gift set—all three books have covers treated with gorgeous, shining foil—a beautiful addition to any bookshelf.

Foil DM Screen

The included Dungeon Master’s screen also shines with an iridescent foil, setting off colorful art that immerses players in a perilous world of fantasy.

Playing Dungeons & Dragons

Become an Adventurer

Adventurers come in all shapes and sizes. Find one that’s fun for you.

An elvish cleric, driven from society for trespassing on tradition. A dwarven paladin, atoning for an ignominious past. The Player’s Handbook provides the skeleton for your characters. Flesh them out however you choose.

Join the Party

D&D brings people together and forges new friendships. Silly moments spawn inside jokes; moving battles leave treasured memories—whether in the heat of battle, embroiled in social intrigue, or solving clever puzzles, your party has your back.

Choose Your Own Path

The woods are growing dark. Behind a mass of ivy, you see the stones of a crumbling castle. What do you do?

In D&D, your options are limitless. Because the Dungeon Master, as narrator of your tale, can improvise in reaction to any choice you make, what happens next is entirely flexible. Do you dare go on?

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ALL THE TOOLS: The Dungeons & Dragons Core Rules Gift Set includes a copy of all three core rulebooks (Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual) plus a Dungeon Master's Screen, all collected in a stylish slipcase. It's the perfect gift for any D&D fan.
PLAYER'S HANDBOOK: The essential reference for every D&D player, the Player's Handbook contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more.
DUNGEON MASTER'S GUIDE: Teaches how to run D&D adventures for other players and how to give them monsters to fight, mysteries to solve, and fantasy worlds to explore.
MONSTER MANUAL: Helps the Dungeon Master (the game's narrator) fill games with iconic fantasy creatures. Includes details and rules for over 400 monsters from goblins to dragons, with over 150 illustrations.
DUNGEON MASTER'S SCREEN: Helps the Dungeon Master keep die rolls and notes hidden from players. Plus, the inside is filled with quick references for the most commonly used in-game information to help keep things running smoothly..UNLEASH YOUR IMAGINATION: Dungeons & Dragons is a cooperative storytelling game that harnesses your imagination and invites you to explore a fantastic world of adventure, where heroes battle monsters, find treasures, and overcome quests.

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‎0786966629

Publisher

‎Wizards of the Coast; Gift edition (November 20, 2018)

Language

‎English

ISBN-10

‎0786967218

ISBN-13

‎978-0786966622

Reading age

‎14 years and up

Item Weight

‎9.05 pounds

Dimensions

‎8.7 x 3.05 x 11.6 inches

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Customers say this is a great reference set for beginners. They find the art amazing and easy to read and follow. They also describe the developmental level as perfect for new DMs and wholly appropriate. Readers say the box is able to store the books. They describe the content as rich, art-heavy, and breathtaking. Opinions are mixed on the book surfaces, with some finding them shiny and almost metallic, while others say they're not that shiny.

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Customers find the book content rich, understandable, and fun. They also say the rules are clear and fun, and the DM screen shows useful information. Readers also mention that the monsters have basic statistics and descriptions to go with stunning artwork. They say the book provides endless adventures and countless hours of gameplay, making it fun to read.

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"...This slipcased set is really a very impressive, well-crafted, content-rich, art-heavy, foil-decorated rule book and DM screen collection that looks..." Read more

"...Much better than watching TV, and helps understand how to strategize when playing the game...." Read more

"...The 5th Edition rules themselves seem clean, comprehensive and concise, and streamlined to provide a solid framework of game mechanics capable of..." Read more

"...Stunning artwork, detailed lore, and practical tools make it perfect for both players and DMs. Highly recommended!" Read more

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Customers find the book a great reference set for beginners. They say it helps them understand how to strategize when playing the game. They also say the developers did a good job making the game more accessible.

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"...are certainly not high-tech innovations, but they are handy helps for quickly navigating the books' content and I thought were a nice feature to add..." Read more

"...Much better than watching TV, and helps understand how to strategize when playing the game...." Read more

"...and one day run your own campaigns and adventures this is a great start kit to buy." Read more

"...The Player manual is perfect for deciding what kinds of players you wish to take on your adventure...." Read more

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Customers find the book easy to read, neatly published, and streamlined to provide a solid framework of game mechanics. They also say the print quality is great, the books are easy to navigate, and the art and illustrations are helpful. Readers also mention that the book is well organized and has a functional table of contents.

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"Very clear writing. Even as a beginner, I'm not having any trouble getting through these books, though it takes some patience (it's a lot!)..." Read more

"Neatly published and nicely designed. An excellent starter set for all D&D enthusiasts" Read more

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Customers find the box a great way to store the books. They say it holds everything nicely and is great for use and collecting.

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Customers find the developmental level of the book perfect for new DMs and D&D lovers. They also say the practical tools make it perfect for both players and DM.

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Customers are mixed about the book surfaces. Some mention that the books have a shiny, almost metallic sheen, and some matte parts, while others say that the foil covers are not that shiny and create an ugly, bubbly fold when in use.

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"...But I like the cover art on these better. The foil isn't as bright as I'd imagined, but still quite nice. Even the GM screen has the same finish." Read more

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Tony R.

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An Impressive Value with Impressive Quality

Reviewed in the United States on May 25, 2022

After many years of absence from pen & paper RPGs (from the TSR AD&D days, no less), I decided I would get back into it, and since I had only the "Field Folio" remaining from my prior hoard of rule books, I thought I'd start fresh with the latest version of D&D and get at least the core books I'd need. I was very pleased to find this item, and seeing as the value you get for the price looked quite attractive, I decided to buy.

I won't bother addressing the quality of the game system itself and how it's represented in these books (both of which I find to be well done). What I will do however is discuss the item itself, and as a lifelong bibliophile with many hard cover collectible and limited editions of my favorite books, this set is really worth the asking price.

First, the slipcase the set arrives in is quite nice and very functional. The slipcase material is thicker on the top and bottom where it may tend to see more use and to support the weight of the books and screen. The slipcase exterior is very sleek-looking. The base covering material feels like a hybrid of paper and a very thin woven fabric in a matte-black textured finish. Both large sides of the slipcase are overlain with the D&D dragon ampersand logo in a sleek glossy black finish, and the Dungeons & Dragons logo is embossed in white with a red foil underline. The spine and top use the same glossy black material to overlay some wavy, mystical-looking lines, and the spine itself has a smaller red-foil embossed D&D dragon ampersand. All in all, a very smart-looking slipcase made sturdy enough to handle the rigors of use for a busy gamer while looking attractive on the shelf.

As to the books, to me, these are probably the most visually satisfying rule books I've ever owned for an RPG, and they certainly make the AD&D books I used to own pale by comparison (the "Fiend Folio" with its pen-and-ink black-and-white drawings on non-glossy standard page stock, while classic, just doesn't hold a candle to these quality-wise).

First, the exterior. I've read reviews of this item that state the books do and don't have foil covers. The set I received most certainly does though I'm afraid the photos I've included don't really capture the visual sheen of the foil as well as I'd like. Each book has a foil-impregnated illustration of very high quality (Tyler Jacobson gets cover illustration honors for the "Player's Handbook" and "Dungeon Master's Guide," and Raymond Swanland draws cover art duty for the "Monster Manual"). Each cover illustration fills the front cover, wraps around the spine, and fills half the back cover, the other rear half being finished in glossy black with a synopsis and D&D logo. Each piece of cover art has a primary color focus with respect to the foil component, the red of the Player's Handbook being the most dramatic-looking to me.

As to the book interiors, the endpapers of each are smartly done in thick, matte-black paper to preserve the first and last content pages, and said pages are printed on what I'm probably wrongly referring to as thick, glossy paper stock you might find in a good coffee table book which gives the pages a good heft for repeated page-turning and a satisfying feel to the fingers. Those features alone impressed me, but what really opened my eyes is the quantity of high-quality, full-color illustrations found throughout all three books. These books are truly just a joy to look through and enjoy for the artwork alone, and I really appreciate that there are so many illustrations of items in the game world, both mundane and magical. It really helps to give the active imagination some fuel while role-playing and provides a common visual basis for DMs and players alike. Additionally, while I'm no expert in bookbinding, the spines all appear to have been done with a combination of sewing and thermal processes that seem quite stout. The books lay close to flat even while using pages toward the front or back of the books (I can recall more than one AD&D source book back in the day that started shedding pages from its binding much earlier than I was happy with, particularly the "Unearthed Arcana").

Another interior feature I noticed was that of organization. In both the "Player's Handbook" and "Dungeon Master's Guide," the lower page corners are tipped with colors that correspond to the part of the book you're in, and in the "Monster Manual," each lower page edge shows the letter of the alphabet you're looking through. These are certainly not high-tech innovations, but they are handy helps for quickly navigating the books' content and I thought were a nice feature to add by the publisher to make these reference works that much more useful to those using the books.

Now, not everything can be perfect, and if I do have a gripe about this set, it's with the DM screen, specifically with its vertical height. The artwork and rules content of the screen are lovely and useful, and the outward-facing dragon illustration is what I'll call foil-imbued which gives the clouds in the sky a rather celestial look. However, I personally would have preferred to have a DM screen of the same height as the books. The one in the set is about 4/5 as tall as the books and perhaps a little too easy for players to peek over during a session. I do however like that it has four panels so the DM gets a generous plot of table real estate for notes and dice-rolling and what-not, but it's still not tall enough to my liking.

In the grand scheme however, the gripe about the screen is really just a preference issue. This slipcased set is really a very impressive, well-crafted, content-rich, art-heavy, foil-decorated rule book and DM screen collection that looks as gorgeous on the shelf in your gaming library as it does at the table during a session with your favorite RPG group. The materials and workmanship are of high quality which I expect will provide a long, useful life for these books through many hours of gaming and adventure-making. Plus, when the non-foil editions of these books go for $50 each at retail, if you're in the market for these, there's really no reason at all not to buy this set while it's available. You're getting each rule book at almost a 50% discount off retail, and they're throwing in a well-made slipcase for storage, foil cover art all around, and a DM screen, really a no-brainer of a value proposition.

I'm not often in the position to recommend many things unreservedly; this set I most certainly do. Wizards of the Coast has taken the bookmaking task seriously with this set, and it really shows. If they put out any other D&D rule book sets like this, I'll definitely be ordering them.

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Susan J McDuffie

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Dungeons and Dragons arise!!

Reviewed in the United States on June 6, 2024

Since I bought it for my granddaughter and she wanted her own and loved it, I'd say it was a success to buy it. I don't know much about the game, but my oldest and youngest son's have been playing it for years, and my oldest James was the one to tell my granddaughter if you get your set, then I and his 2 of 3 boys, who play now, will help teach her how to play. Much better than watching TV, and helps understand how to strategize when playing the game. I hope if you have grandchildren in the 8 yr old and up find someone if you don't have anyone in your family, either friends kids or if there is a club because it is well worth it.SJM

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Lucas

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Exemplary tribute to a legendary game

Reviewed in the United States on April 3, 2024

I was playing Basic D&D and 1st Ed AD&D way, waaaaaay before it was cool. That was almost forty years ago, and I don't play now, but the game still holds a special place in my heart, having been a significant and formative part of my early life - so much so that I thought it would be fitting to have some sort of symbolic keepsake on my bookshelf of that early chapter. I ordered the Core Rulebooks Gift Set, and couldn't have been more pleased with it when it arrived. The books have real weight, are attractive and extremely well constructed to last, and printed on high quality paper. Every detail - from the jet black matte box with glossy logo and subtle "Dungeons & Dragons" printed in bone white letters at the bottom, to the dark metallic foil covers and artwork in warm tones of byzantium, cyan and blood red - has been carefully thought out and skillfully executed to imbue these books with an appropriate sense of magic, mystery and even danger. The 5th Edition rules themselves seem clean, comprehensive and concise, and streamlined to provide a solid framework of game mechanics capable of supporting complex interactions and diverse scenarios with minimal confusion. I see this boxed set as a wholly appropriate, lovingly designed and executed tribute to a game so unique and special that it has become a cultural phenomenon. I'm glad I have it on my shelf - makes me want to play again!

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Greg

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Love 5e DnD, 1000x better than 4th edition.

Reviewed in the United States on April 28, 2024

I have been playing DnD since the 3.5 edition and the 5th edition is great. This set is worth it if you want to GM the game. If you are just playing DnD, get the player guide as the other two are for the GM or DM. But if you want to learn the game and one day run your own... See more

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Destiny Harvey

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Beautiful set but put me to sleep

Reviewed in the United States on June 8, 2024

If you are a first time DM, I'm told these are a complete necessity, but really they haven't been used. I do use the DM screen and it does have helpful suggestions. But honestly save yourself the money. I use the internet to search up everything as I didn't find the books helpful. Locating information is not easy or even how to play is impossible. But at least they make you look official in the event that you do buy it.

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Sebastian

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A Must-Have for Any D&D Enthusiast!

Reviewed in the United States on June 27, 2024

This is a must-have! It includes everything needed for epic adventures. Stunning artwork, detailed lore, and practical tools make it perfect for both players and DMs. Highly recommended!

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Josh Holtz

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Great value for the money.

Reviewed in the United States on June 5, 2024

All of theses books were 50 dollars each at Barnes and noble. But got all three of them for 50 dollars on Amazon. Way better deal. They were in perfect condition when received.

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David

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Great

Reviewed in the United States on June 20, 2024

Just what I was looking for, thanks.

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Jon Leo

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Great Set

Reviewed in Canada on June 10, 2024

Love this set, Foil covers are beautiful.

Rafael de Oliveira Rodrigues

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Alta qualidade. Laminação metálica no acabamento, realmente muito bom.

Reviewed in Brazil on May 10, 2023

Chegou em perfeito estado e os livros são lindos. Tem acabamento com brilho metálico nas capas, as páginas são resistentes e o escudo do mestre é do mesmo material das capas. Realmente muito bom.

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Eduardo

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Un excelente regalo para iniciar a alguien o empezar en los ttrpgs

Reviewed in Mexico on February 5, 2023

Bonito regalo para uno mismo y para empezar en el hobby de los ttrpgs, los libros son de pasta dura con un recubierto en las portadas tipo laminado, lo que las hace lucir estupendo, la DM screen es de muy buena calidad y mucho mas grande de lo que yo esperaba, pero esta no cuenta con el laminado de los libros, aun así tiene una textura en particular que la hace lucir de muy buena calidad, estos cuatro artículos se guardan en un box set de buena calidad también, en general, aprovechen cuando estén de rebaja, pueden conseguir el paquete a un precio muy económico, incluso me lleve la sorpresa de que los libros pesaban mas de lo que yo imaginaba, cada libro cuenta con ilustraciones muy bonitas para fanáticos de la alta fantasía medieval.

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Acabados perfectos

Reviewed in Spain on June 14, 2024

Los acabados son una pasada, con cierto brillo incluso en las portadas, la pantalla es algo pequeña pero tiene mucha información util

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Tolle Grundausstattung für jeden angehenden DND-Spieler (Vor allem Leiter)

Reviewed in Germany on March 27, 2024

Während der Pandemie startete ich mit meinem Freundeskreis die Reise ins RPG-spielen und womit sollte man eher starten als mit der Mutter aller solchen Spielsysteme: Dungeons & Dragons ? Zu aller erst: diese Box ist eigentlich nur wirklich NOTWENDIG wenn man vorhat Spielleiter/in zu sein. Für eine/n Spieler/in würde theoretisch auch das "Player's Handbook" alleine reichen, die beiden anderen (sollte) er/sie nicht in die Hand nehmen da man damit ein bisschen "hinter die Fassade blicken" kann. (Auch genannt Meta-Gaming) Allgemein: Das Artwork MUSS man erwähnen, es ist einfach umwerfend und jede Zeichnung wäre es wert irgendwo ausgestellt zu werden. Viele der größeren Bilder erzählen eine Geschichte im "Freeze" und regen somit die Fantasie bereits beim Lesen an. Die Bücher selbst haben ein solides Hartcover mit einem "glatten" metallic Finish (das vor allem das Cover-Art nochmal hervorhebt). Die Box ist ebenfalls solide und hat durch einen Überzug ein "Gummi"-Gefühl. Zum Inhalt: Player's Handbook: Das Grundregelbuch für einen Spielercharakter welches benötigt wird um einen Charakter zu erstellen, grundlegende Regeln erklärt und als Nachschlagewerk dient wenn es Regeldiskussionen gibt. Dungeon Master's Guide: Das Handbuch des Spielleiters, hier werden dem/der Spielleiter/in die "Werkzeuge" erklärt die er/sie benötigt um ein Spiel zu leiten. Zudem stehen hier Ratschläge für das "Bauen" einer eigenen Spielwelt (falls dies gewünscht ist), Massenweise Gegenstände und ihre Eigenschaften zur Verwendung und viele Tabellen die eine gewisse Zufallsgenerierung ermöglichen. Monster Manual: Eine Enzyklopädie der Kreaturen das Spiel bereithält um den Spielern ihr Abendteuer zu "würzen". Auflistung nach Alphabet und teilweise Kategorie (alle Dämonen sind bspw. zusammengefasst) mit allen nötigen Statistischen Werten. Spieler sollten dieses Buch meiden, (oder vielleicht nur die wirklichen tollen Bilder anschauen) da man sich so unfreiwillig "bildet" und so Wissen erlangt was man eigentlich nicht haben sollte. (Führt dann im Spiel oft zu Vorteilen, sogenanntes "Meta-Gaming") DM-Screen: Trennschirm aus dicker Pappe um die Notizen und Würfe des Spielleiters von den Spielern "geheim" zu halten. Hat auf der Innenseite nützliche Informationen die recht häufig benötigt werden und somit wortwörtlich ständig "vor Augen" sind. Kleiner Einwand: Der Publisher Wizards of the Coast hat angekündigt, dass eine Überarbeitung dieser Bücher stattfinden wird, das Spielerhandbuch wird bereits dieses Jahr im September erscheinen, die anderen beiden in der ersten Jahreshälfte nächstes Jahr. Die vorhandenen werden weiterhin gültig bleiben, nur haben sie evtl weniger Inhalt als die neueren (Man wird warscheinlich den Inhalt aus den Zusatzbüchern mit einfließen lassen.) Fazit: Tolle Box und vor allem für angehende Spielleiter das Geld absolut wert.

Während der Pandemie startete ich mit meinem Freundeskreis die Reise ins RPG-spielen und womit sollte man eher starten als mit der Mutter aller solchen Spielsysteme: Dungeons & Dragons ?

Zu aller erst: diese Box ist eigentlich nur wirklich NOTWENDIG wenn man vorhat Spielleiter/in zu sein.
Für eine/n Spieler/in würde theoretisch auch das "Player's Handbook" alleine reichen, die beiden anderen (sollte) er/sie nicht in die Hand nehmen da man damit ein bisschen "hinter die Fassade blicken" kann. (Auch genannt Meta-Gaming)

Allgemein: Das Artwork MUSS man erwähnen, es ist einfach umwerfend und jede Zeichnung wäre es wert irgendwo ausgestellt zu werden. Viele der größeren Bilder erzählen eine Geschichte im "Freeze" und regen somit die Fantasie bereits beim Lesen an.
Die Bücher selbst haben ein solides Hartcover mit einem "glatten" metallic Finish (das vor allem das Cover-Art nochmal hervorhebt).
Die Box ist ebenfalls solide und hat durch einen Überzug ein "Gummi"-Gefühl.

Zum Inhalt:
Player's Handbook: Das Grundregelbuch für einen Spielercharakter welches benötigt wird um einen Charakter zu erstellen, grundlegende Regeln erklärt und als Nachschlagewerk dient wenn es Regeldiskussionen gibt.
Dungeon Master's Guide: Das Handbuch des Spielleiters, hier werden dem/der Spielleiter/in die "Werkzeuge" erklärt die er/sie benötigt um ein Spiel zu leiten. Zudem stehen hier Ratschläge für das "Bauen" einer eigenen Spielwelt (falls dies gewünscht ist), Massenweise Gegenstände und ihre Eigenschaften zur Verwendung und viele Tabellen die eine gewisse Zufallsgenerierung ermöglichen.
Monster Manual: Eine Enzyklopädie der Kreaturen das Spiel bereithält um den Spielern ihr Abendteuer zu "würzen". Auflistung nach Alphabet und teilweise Kategorie (alle Dämonen sind bspw. zusammengefasst) mit allen nötigen Statistischen Werten. Spieler sollten dieses Buch meiden, (oder vielleicht nur die wirklichen tollen Bilder anschauen) da man sich so unfreiwillig "bildet" und so Wissen erlangt was man eigentlich nicht haben sollte. (Führt dann im Spiel oft zu Vorteilen, sogenanntes "Meta-Gaming")
DM-Screen: Trennschirm aus dicker Pappe um die Notizen und Würfe des Spielleiters von den Spielern "geheim" zu halten. Hat auf der Innenseite nützliche Informationen die recht häufig benötigt werden und somit wortwörtlich ständig "vor Augen" sind.

Kleiner Einwand: Der Publisher Wizards of the Coast hat angekündigt, dass eine Überarbeitung dieser Bücher stattfinden wird, das Spielerhandbuch wird bereits dieses Jahr im September erscheinen, die anderen beiden in der ersten Jahreshälfte nächstes Jahr. Die vorhandenen werden weiterhin gültig bleiben, nur haben sie evtl weniger Inhalt als die neueren (Man wird warscheinlich den Inhalt aus den Zusatzbüchern mit einfließen lassen.)

Fazit: Tolle Box und vor allem für angehende Spielleiter das Geld absolut wert.

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