Dungeons of Dread Booster
This latest D&D Miniatures Game release is designed for use with the Dungeons & Dragons Miniatures Game starter and includes D&D characters and iconic D&D monsters. In addition, several figures are drawn from key 2008 D&D titles.
Each booster pack contains 8 randomized, prepainted plastic miniatures with stat cards. The complete set contains 60 miniatures.
Release Date: April 08, 2008
Our Take: Another oddity in Wizards release schedule: boosters for the 4th edition miniature game releasing before the starter set. But who needs the starter set since we're just going to use these for our D&D game!
D&D Miniatures Game Starter Set
An all-new D&D Miniatures Game starter set.
This new starter features new packaging that showcases all five miniatures in the starter. The updated rulebook is written for novice and experienced players and presents terms, battle tactics, and other game elements in an easy-to-reference format. The game experience can be further enhanced with the purchase of Dungeons of Dread booster packs.
Each starter contains:
- 5 exclusive, non-random, pre-painted plastic miniatures: Large Green Dragon, Human Sellsword, Elf Warlock, Dwarf Battlemaster, and Exiled Drow Fighter
- 5 stat cards
- 2 double-sided, illustrated battle grids
- 1 damage counter sheet
- 1 twenty-sided die (d20)
- Rulebook
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: April 15, 2008
Our Take: Whether or not you play the miniatures game itself, these minis are perfect for the game table.
H1: Keep on the Shadowfell
A D&D adventure for characters of levels 1-3.
The town of Winterhaven stands watch over a ruined keep that was once a bastion of good in the realm. This keep overlooks the Shadow Rift, a dark scar in the world that was once a gateway to the Shadowfell but has been dormant for many years. Now, an evil cleric of Orcus, Demon Lord of the Undead, seeks to re-open the gate, and the only thing standing in his way is a small yet determined band of heroes from Winterhaven.
Keep on the Shadowfell is an exciting Dungeons & Dragons adventure designed for characters of levels 1-3. It includes three double-sided poster maps suitable for use with D&D miniatures, as well as information on the town of Winterhaven and environs.
H1 Keep on the Shadowfell is the first adventure in a three-part series that concludes with H2 Thunderspire Labyrinth and H3 Pyramid of Shadows. It can also be played as a stand-alone adventure.
Authors: Bruce Cordell, Mike Mearls
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: May 20, 2008
Our Take: The first in a series of adventures for the 4th edition of D&D.
Player’s Handbook
The Player’s Handbook presents the official Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game rules as well as everything a player needs to create D&D characters worthy of song and legend: new character races, base classes, paragon paths, epic destinies, powers, more magic items, weapons, armor, and much more.
Author: Wizards RPG Team
Hardcover: 320 pages
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: June 06, 2008
Our Take: No need to fight the other dorks on launch day. Pre-order your Dungeon & Dragons 4th edition Player's Handbook today!
Dungeon Master’s Guide
The Dungeon Master’s Guide gives the Dungeon Master helpful tools to build exciting encounters, adventures, and campaigns for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game, as well as advice for running great game sessions, ready-to-use traps and non-player characters, and more. In addition, it presents a fully detailed town that can serve as a starting point for any D&D game.
Author: Wizards RPG Team
Hardcover: 224 pages
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: June 06, 2008
Our Take: Everything a diabolical DM needs to plan the perfect TPK with the 4th edition of Dungeons & Dragons.
Monster Manual
The Monster Manual presents more than 300 official Dungeons & 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 D&D encounters.
Author: Wizards RPG Team
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: June 06, 2008
Our Take: Maybe we'll finally see stats for the infamous Gazebo.
4th Edition Core Rulebook Gift Set
All three 4th Edition core rulebooks in one handsome slipcase.
The Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game has defined the medieval fantasy genre and the tabletop RPG industry for more than 30 years. In the D&D game, players create characters that band together to explore dungeons, slay monsters, and find treasure. The 4th Edition D&D 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.
This gift set provides all three 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons core rulebooks (Player’s Handbook, Dungeon Master’s Guide, and Monster Manual) in a handsome slipcase that looks great on any bookshelf.
Author: Wizards RPG Team
Hardcover: PHB 320 pages, DMG 224 pages, MM 288 pages
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: June 06, 2008
Our Take: Why buy them separately when you can get all three core rulebooks in one package!
H2: Thunderspire Labyrinth: Adventure
H2 Thunderspire Labyrinth is a D&D adventure designed for heroic-tier characters of levels 4-6.
Beneath Thunderspire Mountain lies a sprawling network of mazes, tombs, and caverns collectively known as the Labyrinth of Lost Souls. In recent years, this vast labyrinth has become a living dungeon where trade between the surface and subterranean worlds is possible. However, beyond the well-lit halls where prospectors, merchants, and traders convene lies a darker world where adventurers battle monsters and fiendish beings perform secret rituals for their dark masters. . .
This product includes an adventure booklet for the Dungeon Master, a player’s booklet containing new character options and campaign information, player handouts, and a full-color poster map, all contained in a handy folder.
H2 Thunderspire Labyrinth is the second adventure in a three-part series that began with H1 Keep on the Shadowfell and concludes with H3 Pyramid of Shadows. It can also be played as a stand-alone adventure.
Authors: Richard Baker, Mike Mearls
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Our Take: The second in a series of adventures for the 4th edition of D&D.
Character Record Sheets
Official character sheets for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Game.
Encased in a handy pocket folder, these official Dungeons & Dragons character sheets contain all the information players need to build, run, and track their 4th Edition D&D Roleplaying Game characters. Each character sheet is double-sided and designed for optimal playability. In addition, these character sheets are designed to support characters of all classes and levels.
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Our Take: You have to use some college ruled paper to record your hero as this doesn't release until the month following the release of the core rulebooks. Go figure.
DU1: Halls of the Giant Kings
Illustrated cardstock terrain tiles for use with the Dungeons & Dragons® Roleplaying Game.
These tiles add a new dimension to D&D games and gives Dungeon Masters an easy and inexpensive way to include great-looking terrain for their games. This set provides ready-to-use, configurable tiles with which to build exciting dungeons and strongholds designed for use with Large and Huge D&D miniatures.
This accessory for the Dungeons & Dragons Roleplaying Game contains six double-sided sheets of illustrated, die-cut terrain tiles printed on heavy cardstock.
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Our Take: Hopefully these are giant tiles to go with the giant theme...
Dungeons & Dragons Premium Dice
Premium polyhedral dice for your D&D® game.
This roleplaying game accessory includes a complete set of official dice for your Dungeons & Dragons® game. Use these dice to help decide your fate as you battle fearsome monsters, explore ancient dungeons, and claim magnificent treasure.
This product contains a dice bag and a complete set of dice for use in the Dungeons & Dragons game: one 4-sided die, four 6-sided dice, one 8-sided die, one 10-sided die, one percentile die, one 12-sided die, and one 20-sided die.
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: July 15, 2008
Our Take: These are premium dice. Not to be confused with deluxe, regular, or super awesome dice.
Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies
Dungeons & Dragons 4th Edition For Dummies is the only introductory guide that uses plain-English to explain what you need to know to start your very own D&D campaign. Topics covered include:
* Finding a Game
* Learning the Rules
* Choosing a Character
* Creating a Character
* D&D etiquette
* Becoming a Dungeon Master
* ...and Much More!
Newly revised material includes two new chapters: Building Your Character Online and Playing Your Best Online, as well as cool new powers for fighters, rogues, wizards, clerics and high-level monsters.
Author: Bill Slavicsek, Rich Baker
Paperback: 432 pages
Publisher: For Dummies
Release Date: July 21, 2008
Our Take: Over 400 pages of DIY D&D for all the dummies out there!
H3: Pyramid of Shadows
H3 Pyramid of Shadows is a D&D adventure designed for heroic-tier characters of levels 7-10
H3 Pyramid of Shadows is the third adventure in a three-part series that began with H1 Keep on the Shadowfell and H2 Thunderspire Labyrinth. It can also be played as a stand-alone adventure.
Authors: Mike Mearls, James Wyatt
Hardcover: 96 pages
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: August 19, 2008
Our Take: The third in a series of adventures for the 4th edition of D&D.
Dungeon Master’s Screen
The Dungeon and Dragons 4th edition Dungeon Master’s Screen. It provides quick and easy access to important reference information for DMs at the game table.
Author: Wizards RPG Team
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: August 19, 2008
Our Take: Now you can roll critical hits against your players from behind the privacy of your new DM screen.
Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide
Welcome to Faerûn, a land of amazing magic, terrifying monsters, ancient ruins, and hidden wonders. The world has changed since the Spellplague, and from this arcane crucible have emerged shining kingdoms, tyrannical empires, mighty heroes, and monster-infested dungeons. The Forgotten Realms Campaign Guide presents a world of untold adventure; a land of a thousand stories shaped by the deeds of adventurers the likes of which Faerûn has never seen before.
This book includes everything a Dungeon Master needs to run a D&D campaign in the Forgotten Realms setting, as well as elements that DMs can incorporate into their own D&D campaigns. The book provides background information on the lands of Faerûn, a fully detailed town in which to start a campaign, adventure seeds, new monsters, ready-to-play non-player characters, and a full-color poster map of Faerûn.
Author: Bruce R. Cordell, Ed Greenwood, Chris Sims, Philip Athans
Hardcover: 288 pages
Publisher: Wizards of the Coast
Release Date: August 19, 2008
Our Take: I bet you can't wait to see Elminister's 4e stats so you can munchkin a more powerful character.
Release Date
Specifically not based on the dwarven calendar. That thing's crazy.
