I’ve played D&D since I was 13 years old. It’s the second RPG I ever tried and the one that not only captured me back then, but has me hooked even today. I guess running the RPGA globally for Wizards left it’s mark and being part of the internal play tests for this version, I’m eager to see what remained of our early discussions. It’s personal, like no previous set. I worked on and was credited in previous versions but now I’m on the outside excited to see what the overall system is like just like all D&D fans around the world. Remember over 170,000 other play testers inputted and I’m sure, to them, it’s equally personal. That’s a lot of potential initial sales.
Today Wizards gave the world their first public view of what this possibly ultimate version of D&D will look like and confirmed the following products release dates and prices. I’m excited so let’s take a look at what’s coming.
Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set
Code: TBA
MSRP: $19.99
Release: July 15, 2014
Explore subterranean labyrinths! Plunder hoards of treasure! Battle legendary monsters! Every adventure has to start somewhere and no edition of D&D is complete without a starter set. For those that have stocked D&D before they’ll remember how well the retro Red Box Starter Set sold.
Everything you need to start playing the world’s greatest roleplaying game.
As with previous incantations The Dungeons & Dragons Starter Set is the gateway to action-packed stories of the imagination. This box contains the essential rules of the game plus everything you need to play heroic characters on perilous adventures in worlds of fantasy.Ideal for a player group of 4 – 6 plus a Dungeon Master (GM).
Details:
A 64-page adventure book with everything the Dungeon Master needs to get started
A 32-page rulebook for playing characters level 1 – 5
5 pre-generated characters, each with a character sheet and supporting reference material
6 dice
Page Count: 96
Player’s Handbook
Code: TBA
MSRP: $49.95
Release: August 19, 2014
I still own a Player’s Handbook from each previous edition from 2nd onward and I can’t imagine a future edition without one. The Player’s Handbook is the essential reference for every Dungeons & Dragons roleplayer.
Everything a player needs to create heroic characters for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.
It contains rules for character creation and advancement, backgrounds and skills, exploration and combat, equipment, spells, and much more. You really can’t play D&D without this which makes this book the D&D essential purchase.
Details:
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 320
Monster Manual
Code: TBA
MSRP: $49.95
Release Date: September 30, 2014
The Monster Manual presents a horde of classic Dungeons & Dragons creatures, including dragons, giants, mind flayers, and beholders — a monstrous feast for Dungeon Masters ready to challenge their players and populate their adventures.
A menagerie of deadly monsters for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.
The monsters contained herein are culled from the D&D game’s illustrious history, with easy-to-use game statistics and thrilling stories to feed the DMs imagination.
Details:
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 320
Dungeon Master’s Guide
Code: TBA
MSRP: $49.95
Release Date: November 18, 2014
The Dungeon Master’s Guide provides the inspiration and the guidance DMs need to spark their imagination and create worlds of adventure for players, like me, to explore and enjoy.
Everything a Dungeon Master needs to weave legendary stories for the world’s greatest roleplaying game.
Inside these information stuffed pages are world-building tools, tips and tricks for creating memorable dungeons and adventures, optional game rules, hundreds of classic D&D magic items, and much more! No serious DM would be without their DMG!
Details:
Format: Hardcover
Page Count: 320
Hoard of the Dragon Queen
Code: TBA
MSRP: $29.95
Release Date: August 19, 2014
Releasing at the same time as the Player’s Handbook is the first adventure. In an audacious bid for power the Cult of the Dragon, along with its dragon allies and the Red Wizards of Thay, seek to bring Tiamat from her prison in the Nine Hells to Faerun.
Fight the War Against Draconic Oppression in this Adventure for the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game.
To this end, they are sweeping from town to town, laying waste to all those who oppose them and gathering a hoard of riches for their dread queen. The threat of annihilation has become so dire that groups as disparate as the Harpers and Zhentarim (Ian: Now I’ll take anything serious when these two enemies unite against a common enemy) are banding together in the fight against the cult. Never before has the need for heroes been so desperate.
Details:
Page Count: 96
The Rise of Tiamat
Code: TBA
MSRP: $29.95
Release: October 21, 2014
Second in the initial story arc of adventures. The Cult of the Dragon leads the charge in an unholy crusade to bring Tiamat back to the Realms, and the situation grows more perilous for good people with each passing moment.
Fight the War Against Draconic Oppression in this Adventure for the World’s Greatest Roleplaying Game.
The battle becomes increasingly political as opportunities to gather allies and gain advantage present themselves. From Waterdeep to the Sea of Moving Ice to Thay, it is a race against Evil. Succeed or succumb to the oppression of draconic tyranny. Win or lose, things will never be the same again.
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Page Count: 96
Icons of the Realms: Starter Set – D&D Miniatures
This is something we’ve reviewed before but, with the release information, I feel is appropriate to include in making this update complete. This is also the first time we’ve seen pack shots so enjoy!
Code: TBA
MSRP: $19.99
Release: July, 2014
The D&D Icons of the Realms Starter Set, from Wizkids, is the perfect supplement for the D&D tabletop roleplaying game. The 6-figure Starter Set represents some of the most iconic characters classes and races from the Dungeons & Dragons universe, including the dwarf cleric, human ranger, halfling rogue, northlands fighter, elf wizard, and the famous drow ranger, Drizzt Do’Urden. Combine these high quality miniatures with the 44 found within the D&D Icons of the Realms: Tyranny of Dragons booster packs to bring an exciting new depth to all D&D adventures.
Details:
Format: Starter Sets
Icons of the Realms: Booster – D&D Miniatures
Code: TBA
Price: $15.99
Release Date: July, 2014
Collect all 44 miniatures found in the D&D Icons of the Realms: Tyranny of Dragons boosters. Found in 4 figure blind booster packs, and inspired by the Tyranny of Dragons storyline, you’ll find dragons, kobold fighters, bugbears, wraiths, mind flayers, and many more iconic D&D characters guaranteed to level up your tabletop roleplaying game experience.
Details:
Format: Booster
Dungeon Masters Screen
As yet we can’t release more details and will update this as we can.
Code: TBA
Price: TBA
Release Date: TBA
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