Essentials: Tell me about these books!

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#1

Pyrate_Jib

May 30, 2010 16:48:28
So what are the Essentials line of D&D books?
#2

ranadiel

May 30, 2010 17:44:04
Since I see you are an insider, I reccomend reading this as it covers most of the important info about Essentials quite well.
#3

thax

May 31, 2010 7:41:35
Thank You, Ranadiel. That was very informative.
#4

impexus

Jun 03, 2010 17:29:33
I'm sorry but could I ask if anyone could explain for a poor guy who doesn't have access to insider? Smile
#5

Pyrate_Jib

Jun 09, 2010 9:58:43

Dungeons & Dragons Essentials


While the current format of the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game is great for those of us who have been playing the game for years (or even decades!), we knew that we needed to take a shot at making the products more accessible to the next generation of gamers. For this reason, we’re introducing the Essentials line of products later this year.


The Essentials line consists of 10 key products that will always be in stock and will form the core of the Dungeons & DragonsRoleplaying Game experience moving forward. Each product is designed to provide a more streamlined, more directed, and less expensive experience for the user. These products don’t replace the existing Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, or Monster Manual. They represent a separate pathway into the game.

#6

Palladinae

Jun 23, 2010 2:26:13
Hello!
I saw ad of D&S essentials, so called "red Box". I thought it will be "D&D Lite". Looking at contents, I saw it is quite similar to Dungeons&Dragons Starter Set. What is difference, if any. Is "red Box" the same as older starter?
#7

mellored

Jun 23, 2010 7:54:04
Hello!
I saw ad of D&S essentials, so called "red Box". I thought it will be "D&D Lite". Looking at contents, I saw it is quite similar to Dungeons&Dragons Starter Set. What is difference, if any. Is "red Box" the same as older starter?

Essentials is a starter set for 4e.

Including dice, mini's, tiles, updated and easier to read rules, along with a few new class options.
#8

yellerSumner

Jun 23, 2010 13:51:33
The Starter Set didn't include character creation rules. The new red box will contain information for creating your own characters (with a limited set of race and class choices) up to 3rd level.
#9

Palladinae

Jun 23, 2010 15:01:11
Oh, I see, thank yu ver much. It seems new "Rules 'Cyklopedia" will be perhaps of more use for me.