D&D for Dummies: A real book, or a long planned April Fool's Joke? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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StormKnight

03-24-05, 03:47 PM
It is scheduled for release in April...
Draco Obscura

03-24-05, 03:52 PM
More than that, Amazon has a release date of April 1st. But I'm seeing a lot of other secondary evidence suggesting its real. Too many bookstores would have to be in on the joke.
thinkhard

03-24-05, 04:24 PM
i bet its both real and a joke...as in its real but is just so stinkin silly they have to release it on april fool's day
Seeker95

03-24-05, 06:12 PM
It's real, and I'm getting it. It will be the perfect introduction to the game for "non-gamers".
StormKnight

03-24-05, 06:24 PM
I wonder how many sales will be from people who actually don't know about D&D and want to or how many will be just be from D&D players who think its too silly to resist?

(Not saying I won't be in that second category at all :) )
TiggerLilly

03-24-05, 06:31 PM
Are you serious? Is there really gonna be a book written out that is dungeons and dragons for dummies?? Thast kinda cool and a little stupid at the same time.
Nuntius128

03-24-05, 07:14 PM
I dunno... I'm hopeful. The last "Dummies" book I read(not cover to cover) was Buddhism for Dummies, and it was a lot better than other books I'd read about Buddhism, so maybe this will be(assuming its real) a great source for roleplaying tips, and the like? I'll definitely give it a look.
anshar

03-24-05, 08:25 PM
Well, I have to have it if for no other reason than for the fact that it's a book that tells you how to use a book. :D I love cicular logic and endless loops.

10 print "hello world"
20 goto 10

And yes, I am an evil DM.
Gadodel

03-24-05, 08:38 PM
It's real, and I'm getting it. It will be the perfect introduction to the game for "non-gamers".
Me too!!!

My source, 'Deep Pockets'; told me that the book will contain the following:
*A summary of each edition. Pros/Cons, Errata.
*An introduction to 4E.
*Sidebars from famous gamers. People will get a kick out Vice President Dick Cheney's comments.
*Conversion Charts. Other Games to D&D
*Famous Movies Characters translated into D&D Game Mechanics.
*Famous Literary Characters translated into D&D Game Mechanics.
*List of Common Fallacies. Example: The Game breaks down after 20th+ Level. (It goes on to say that WoTc wishes people would play Gods and just get on with it)

I can't wait!!!
Reinforcements

03-24-05, 09:38 PM
Me too!!!

My source, 'Deep Pockets'; told me that the book will contain the following:
*A summary of each edition. Pros/Cons, Errata.
*An introduction to 4E.
*Sidebars from famous gamers. People will get a kick out Vice President Dick Cheney's comments.
*Conversion Charts. Other Games to D&D
*Famous Movies Characters translated into D&D Game Mechanics.
*Famous Literary Characters translated into D&D Game Mechanics.
*List of Common Fallacies. Example: The Game breaks down after 20th+ Level. (It goes on to say that WoTc wishes people would play Gods and just get on with it)

I can't wait!!!
Oh, Gadodel. You're such a rascal.
Rumple_Cragstan

03-24-05, 10:26 PM
This book seems awesome. I don't have much money, but I'm going to buy this one without a doubt.

Its almost sad that I'm gung-ho about buying a 'D&D for Dummies' when I'm too lazy to buy any new sourcebooks that will do anything in-game.
StormKnight

03-25-05, 10:11 AM
Me too!!!

My source, 'Deep Pockets'; told me that the book will contain the following:
*A summary of each edition. Pros/Cons, Errata.
*An introduction to 4E.
*Sidebars from famous gamers. People will get a kick out Vice President Dick Cheney's comments.
*Conversion Charts. Other Games to D&D
*Famous Movies Characters translated into D&D Game Mechanics.
*Famous Literary Characters translated into D&D Game Mechanics.
*List of Common Fallacies. Example: The Game breaks down after 20th+ Level. (It goes on to say that WoTc wishes people would play Gods and just get on with it)

I can't wait!!!

Wow. Now that we've got the inside scoop I'm definetly buying it. :)