Any of these DnD games closer to the real DnD experience? Is this or Wrath of Ashardalon or any others closer to the real thing?
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They are all like Ravenloft, they are board games, not pen and paper D&D. I think the new miniature sets offer something closer to 4e rules.
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How about hinterlands? Any thought on that? I'm thinking of picking up Prosperity as the second one. Not sure if I'm ready for the Seaside complexity, and I don't need the extra base game, so unless the rest of intrigue is awesome...
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The game is BASED on 4th edition and ties closely into D&D;, but it isn't D&D; per say. Personally it lead me to get interested in actual D&D; and I enjoy both immensely.
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The minituares come unpainted. A lot of people take the time to paint them but even if you don't the quality of the components is still very high. Not sure if this helps but ad a reference point I would say the quality of the minituares is better than Wrath of Ashardalon...probably on par with Mansions of Madness.
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This comes with a beginner adventure and some abridged rules. If you buy the core rules you can still play through the adventures that are available online. The product is very professionally done with a great booklet for the rules, character sheets and dice.
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This is a standalone game that requires nothing else whatsoever. You don't even need to know HOW to play D&D. It can be used as a gateway game for exposing someone that may later want to play D&D but the Wrath of Ashardalon is completely independent. You can add the other two D&D boxed games or play those as standalone as well.
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Well for this specific board game, it is included with the box, or can be found online at the wizards of the coast D&D; web page. If you mean the official Dungeons and Dragons rule manual for the actual roleplaying game, then there are a few depending on which version you're playing. Core Rules, Advanced 1st edition, Advanced 2nd Edition, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and a new version comes out this summer. Yoou need to be very careful buing components from any of the games, because they aren't usually compatible with each other. The three board game titles, Castle Ravenloft, Wrath of Ashardalon, and Legend of Drizzt, are compatible with each other, but stand alone games complete and ready to play on their own. Well for this specific board game, it is included with the box, or can be found online at the wizards of the coast D&D; web page. If you mean the official Dungeons and Dragons rule manual for the actual roleplaying game, then there are a few depending on which version you're playing. Core Rules, Advanced 1st edition, Advanced 2nd Edition, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and a new version comes out this summer. Yoou need to be very careful buing components from any of the games, because they aren't usually compatible with each other. The three board game titles, Castle Ravenloft, Wrath of Ashardalon, and... » Read More Well for this specific board game, it is included with the box, or can be found online at the wizards of the coast D&D; web page. If you mean the official Dungeons and Dragons rule manual for the actual roleplaying game, then there are a few depending on which version you're playing. Core Rules, Advanced 1st edition, Advanced 2nd Edition, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and a new version comes out this summer. Yoou need to be very careful buing components from any of the games, because they aren't usually compatible with each other. The three board game titles, Castle Ravenloft, Wrath of Ashardalon, and Legend of Drizzt, are compatible with each other, but stand alone games complete and ready to play on their own. « Show Less
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You can definitely play this one without having played the original. This one has the added dynamic of the dragons roaming the seas (that have the ability to sink your boat) and being able to change direction and how many are on the board. This is not an expansion pack, so no worries. I don't know if you can play "without the dragons" but I don't see why not, especially if you have smaller children that may have a harder comprehending the dynamic of rolling dice to add dragons/change direction.
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It is being reprinted. Copies might be expensive at the moment but just wait. This game is super fun if you like fantasy and dungeon delves.
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The deluxe edition gives you some in game items and a slight edge on experience gained. Is it really worth it? I think the edge on gained experience is a deciding factor. If you can level quicker you can cap out and then try a different class.
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Yes, if you mean it as a replacement in the starter kit line. It comes with 2 opposing and playable armies, a dice set, the templates, a small rule book... Basically, everything you need to play, just like Assault on Black Reach was.
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I found this post at Board Game Geek to be particularly insightful and would probably follow his guide.http://www.boardgamegeek.com/thread/592228/so-im-considering-getting-into-agot-lcg-your-compr
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It's a RTS. Not similar to WoW. The online gameplay on WC3 is dead . So it's only worth buying it for the campaign. I've played WoW for 8 years and plenty of time on WC3
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Well for this specific board game, it is included with the box, or can be found online at the wizards of the coast D&D web page. If you mean the official Dungeons and Dragons rule manual for the actual roleplaying game, then there are a few depending on which version you're playing. Core Rules, Advanced 1st edition, Advanced 2nd Edition, 3.0, 3.5, 4.0, and a new version comes out this summer. Yoou need to be very careful buing components from any of the games, because they aren't usually compatible with each other. The three board game titles, Castle Ravenloft, Wrath of Ashardalon, and Legend of Drizzt, are compatible with each other, but stand alone games complete and ready to play on their own.
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Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button.I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming.If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go. If you then decide you also wish to play a character, knock yourself out. Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button.I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming.If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go.... » Read More Ignore the "yes." I stupidly clicked the wrong button.I wouldn't recommend it. It's possible, but it's one more thing to juggle. You're already responsible for the rules and story, and while it's possible to play a player character as well, it's tough enough to run when you're new to gaming.If you're still interested in the game, I ran the scenario here fine with two players. A couple of encounters are probably best scaled down, but I believe the book tells you where to. If you have at east two other people, you can run this and learn the rules as you go. If you then decide you also wish to play a character, knock yourself out. « Show Less
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Nope, actually I would recommend people to buy the Beginner Set first. Not because it brings premade xharacters, or because it teaches the basics, or becauae it cones with sone maps, or simplified rules.... No... I would recommend it because it comes with the dice :) But answering your question, no you dont need the GM screen or core rule book. The beginner Set brings a premade tutorial campaign. A rule book that covers the campaign included in this box.
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Hey this is not the D&D; 4th edition, it is a separate game of its own with few elements from the D&D; series, much easier to play because you don't need a DM or make character sheets. Every player controls the monsters and every player controls their own hero's.