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4E no longer should be referred to as Dungeons & Dragons, it has about as much in common with earlier editions of D&D as Chutes and Ladders has in common with Monopoly. It's a completely different game and WotC should be honest and admit as much.

Game balance has been put at a premium at the expense of both realism and role-playing potential. It's a fine game if you're looking for a balanced small-scale combat simulation, but I suggest role-players look elsewhere. (

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Cromonhismountain | Dec 15, 2009 |

A wonderful update to the venerable D&D roleplaying gaming.

The 4th edition brings the game in a direction that many fans may find problematic. Specifically, the game borrows heavily from the current popularity of MMORPGS, such as World of Warcraft, and implements a number of game mechanics reminiscent of such games.

Overall, the rules have been simplified and more action oriented. This edition is a step forward, and in my opinion a much needed one, from the 3.0 and 3.5 mechanics (

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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 features a handsome slipcase containing all three of the 4th Edition D&D Roleplaying Game core rulebooks: the Players Handbook rulebook (320 pages), the Monster Manual rulebook (288 pages), and the Dungeon Masters Guide rulebook (224 pages).

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