2014 D&D Core Rulebooks (Dungeons & Dragons Gift Set)

I grew up on the original 1.0 set and played through the emergence of the 3.0 system for decades before going off to do other things, like get married, buy a house, have kids - all those silly things. Now that I'm an adult I can buy toys for me again, and this set is absolutely magical. Great hardbound slipcase, solid books with all the core content needed for playing and DMing alike, and a bonus DM screen thrown in for good measure. The art is everything I've come to know and love about Dungeons and Dragons over the years, and having this bundle is a great way to save money and get the basics for playing.

I decided to start learning DND for solo play, and figured this set was the best way to start. There's a lot to take in, so I prefer to mostly flip through the books and focus on what looks the most interesting or important at that time. I can flip through them most of the time I am at work, so I like that box they come in to keep them protected as I carry them to and from my vehicle. It also does a good job keeping the books upright without falling.I wanted this 2014 5th edition version of the box set, and did not see it at the gaming store or the book store at the mall while I was there. So, I pretty much had to get it on Amazon. It arrived within 24 hours though, so I didn't have to wait long.I am an Amazon Affiliate, and may financially compensated for any purchases made after clicking a link I provide.

I'm 50 this year. My daughter "discovered" Dungeons & Dragons recently and to my great astonishment, I found out it was still a thing. And not only that, I found out it was better than ever. I purchased this fantastic book set and jumped right back into that wonderful fantasy world that I had sadly left behind.My 10 year old daughter turned off the TV and has not stopped READING (yay!!) the Monster Manual which is in its 5th edition. Every monster has basic statistics and descriptions to go with its own stunning artwork. The artists conceptions of these fantastic creatures has grown and expanded and the art techniques have grown along with them. It would be enough to get this one great book at this price but you get two more.I never owned the Dungeon Masters Manual growing up. This book has everything you need to help your imagination come up with great, terrifiying, treasure filled adventures. The rules, weapons, magic spells, potions, tendencies, backgrounds, storylines are all at your fingertips. Tables and charts to help your adventurers weave their way through your home made story. Gorgeous illustrations of weapons and magic items on every page. I love this book. I can't stop looking through it!!The Player manual is perfect for deciding what kinds of players you wish to take on your adventure. Humans, elves, dwarves, hobbits, faeries, water people. Mixed race characters too! (D&D is blind to color and race and it is fantastic!!). Half-Demons, half-cats, half-orcs, half-dragons!! Magicians, Fighters, Thieves, Healers, Palidins. All their weapons and spells, all the illustrations are just astounding. I cannot say enough good things about the art work in these books.As if you need more, you also get a very cool Dungeon masters screen with Dragon art on the players side and helpful, often used charts and tables on the DM's side. The set comes with a sleeve to keep all these books together.Since I bought this book set a month ago, and some new gaming dice (sold separately), my daughter and I have played D&D the last four Saturdays. No tv. Just book reading and adventures through story telling and dice rolling. It has been marvelous, quality time with my little girl. She is hooked!If you ever liked, or loved to play D&D, these books will help you rediscover your imagination. I highly recommend this wonderful book set. Happy Adventuring!!

I recently became the DM for a D&D game I started up and am so glad I bought these books. I keep them nearby during my sessions and reference them frequently. When we are not in session, they are essential to me for creating the groundwork for future sessions. They case is very sturdy and it looks very nice on the shelf. My only complaint (and not worth removing a star for) would be the DM screen. For me, it is a tad on the short side, and the information on the backside is useful, but only for a while. I prefer screens that have the clear sleeve which allows the DM to swap out information pages. Other than that, this is an amazing set and essential for any D&D DM.

Got a great deal on this. It’s a gorgeous set, I would recommend buying it if it’s on any sale as it’s already a great deal. Good for anyone you know who’s into d&d and doesn’t have a physical set of the core rule books. Everything feels of good quality.

I'm just getting back into D&D again after a few decades' hiatus. I saw someone on YouTube review this set and mention the great October Deal Days price here...so I grabbed it. What a bargain (less than $70!)! The slipcover is lovely and the three books' covers have a gorgeous metallic sheen in some areas. Very nice (re)start to my D&D library!Side note: The boxed set had a thin protective plastic cover. But this heavy set was unfortunately packaged loose in a cardboard box with almost NO padding and left to rattle around with the other products in there. So, no big surprise, the set's slipcover is torn/damaged on the bottom back edge. Very annoying. I'm not returning it because it is just for me and I need the PHB now. I suppose I can cleverly cover the damage and make it look like a slipcover embellishment. If it had been intended for a gift, it would have been returned. I didn't deduct any stars for the damage because the stars reflect the quality/value of the product, not Amazon's shoddy packaging practices.