Many people have loved ones who are avid players of Dungeons and Dragons (D&D) or want to get started playing the game but don’t know where to start. Purchasing your first D&D products can be daunting unless you have a guide — someone who knows and that’s this series of articles proposes to do. Today we look at the Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual.
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Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual (Roleplaying Game Core Rules 4th ed.)Author: Mearls, Mike; Schubert, Stephen and Wyatt, James |
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The second of three core rulebooks for the 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons® Roleplaying Game. The Dungeons and Dragons Roleplaying Game has defined the medieval fantasy genre and the tabletop RPG industry for more than 30 years. In the Dungeons and Dragons game, players create characters that band together to explore dungeons, slay monsters, and find treasure. The 4th Edition Dungeons and Dragons 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. The Monster Manual presents more than 300 official Dungeons and Dragons Roleplaying Game monsters for all levels of play, from aboleth to zombie. Each monster is illustrated and comes with complete game statistics and tips for the Dungeon Master on how best to use the monster in Dungeons and Dragons encounters. |
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Who is This For?
If you are buying a Dungeons and Dragons product for a loved one, you might consider giving this if:
1.) He or she is serving as a part-time or full time Dungeon Master. This book contains the monsters only the DM should have access to. Players who have no interest in serving as a DM should not have access to this book.
2.) She is an accomplished Dungeons and Dragons DM in an earlier edition but is now looking to try out the 4th edition rules. The monsters have changed substantially and are needed if she’s to participate in the online component.
3.) He is new to Dungeons and Dragons and doesn’t have a group of players. Chances are he’ll have to be the DM when he brings his friends together to play. This would be a good purchase only if he expresses a willingness to be the DM.
Do not buy this if:
1.) She is certain she only wants to be a player. The role of DM is taxing and requires a lot of pre-game preparation and creativity. Many Dungeons and Dragons players live happy lives never touching the Dungeon Master’s Guide.
2.) He is certain he wants to continue playing an earlier version of the Dungeons and Dragons game.
2.) She is still uncertain if she wants to continue playing the game or not.
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