"Premium Dungeons and Dragons Dungeon Master's Guide" by Various
Published and distributed by Wizards of the Coast
ISBN = 978-0-7869-6245-7 320 pages
This is often called "Core Rulebook 2 v.3.5". Within its pages are the closest thing to perfection that the 3.5 rulebooks have ever had. In this Premium edition, all errata has been removed, if possible, and entries have been slightly altered to make rulings clearer.
There are eight major chapters in this volume:
1) Running the Game
2) Using the Rules
3) Adventures
4) NPC's
5) Campaigns
6) Characters
7) Magic Items
8) Glossary
I'm not going to bore you with long descriptions of the chapters. But I will say that the Premium volume, with its semi-metallic cover, really stands out in my bookcases. The art is great, as usual for WotC, and is rarely out of place. The basics of what might be called "the ultimate D&D" are all included. In the back of the book are several small maps and map templates, and some color floor tiles. There's also a removable map of a dungeon.
There is a really good Table of Contents and a good index. There's also a list of all pertinent tables, which was a nice touch - it makes the specific info you are looking for easier to find.
Folks, if you play =any= 3.5 or D20 game, you should have a copy of this book. The DMG contains many great hints and tips for running a campaign or adventure. Highly recommended.
Thursday, January 1, 2015
Simply put, the best Monster Manual ever.
"Premium Dungeons and Dragons Monster Manual" by Various
Published and distributed by Wizards of the Coast
ISBN = 978-0-7869-6144-0 320 pages
This is often called "Core Rulebook 3 v.3.5". Within its pages are the closest thing to perfection that the 3.5 rulebooks have ever had. In this Premium edition, all errata has been removed, if possible, and entries have been slightly altered to make rulings clearer.
There are seven major chapters in this volume:
1) Monsters A to Z
2) Animals
3) Vermin
4) Improving Monsters
5) Making Monsters
6) Monster Skills and Feats
7) Glossary
I'm not going to bore you with long descriptions of the chapters. But I will say that the Premium volume, with its semi-metallic cover, really stands out in my bookcases. The art is great, as usual for WotC, and is rarely out of place. The basics of what might be called "the ultimate D&D" are all included. In the back of the book are two pages of Monsters sorted by Challenge Rating. There is a really good Table of Contents, making it vary easy to find the creature you want.
Folks, if you play =any= 3.5 or D20 game, you should have a copy of this book. The Monster Manual contains the stats for all of the basic monsters - from the Aboleth to Zombies. Don't forget that things like cats and dogs are considered 'animals' and not monsters, and things like ants are considered 'vermin'. If you're a GM, you gotta love the monster creating chapters. Highly recommended.
Published and distributed by Wizards of the Coast
ISBN = 978-0-7869-6144-0 320 pages
This is often called "Core Rulebook 3 v.3.5". Within its pages are the closest thing to perfection that the 3.5 rulebooks have ever had. In this Premium edition, all errata has been removed, if possible, and entries have been slightly altered to make rulings clearer.
There are seven major chapters in this volume:
1) Monsters A to Z
2) Animals
3) Vermin
4) Improving Monsters
5) Making Monsters
6) Monster Skills and Feats
7) Glossary
I'm not going to bore you with long descriptions of the chapters. But I will say that the Premium volume, with its semi-metallic cover, really stands out in my bookcases. The art is great, as usual for WotC, and is rarely out of place. The basics of what might be called "the ultimate D&D" are all included. In the back of the book are two pages of Monsters sorted by Challenge Rating. There is a really good Table of Contents, making it vary easy to find the creature you want.
Folks, if you play =any= 3.5 or D20 game, you should have a copy of this book. The Monster Manual contains the stats for all of the basic monsters - from the Aboleth to Zombies. Don't forget that things like cats and dogs are considered 'animals' and not monsters, and things like ants are considered 'vermin'. If you're a GM, you gotta love the monster creating chapters. Highly recommended.
Quite Frankly, the best D&D 3.5 Player's Handbook
"Premium Dungeons and Dragons Player's Handbook" by Various
Published and distributed by Wizards of the Coast
ISBN = 978-0-7869-6146-4 320 pages
This is often called "Core Rulebook 1 v.3.5". Within its pages are the closest thing to perfection that the 3.5 rulebook has ever had. In this Premium edition, all errata has been removed, if possible, and entries have been slightly altered to make rulings clearer.
There are eleven major chapters in this volume:
1) Abilities
2) Races
3) Classes
4) Skills
5) Feats
6) Descriptions
7) Equipment
8) Combat
9) Adventuring
10) Magic
11) Spells
I'm not going to bore you with long descriptions of the chapters. But I will say that the Premium volume, with its semi-metallic cover, really stands out in my bookcases. The art is great, as usual for WotC, and is rarely out of place. The basics of what might be called "the ultimate D&D" are all included. In the back of the book is a small section of general guidelines and a glossary. At the rear of the book is a character sheet.
There is a really good Table of Contents and a good index. There's also a list of all pertinent tables, which was a nice touch - it makes the specific info you are looking for easier to find.
Folks, if you play =any= 3.5 or D20 game, you should have a copy of this book. I don't know of a single case where a 3.5/D20 book does not require the Player's Handbook in addition to whatever book you're reading. And if you're going to need one, you may as well buy the best you can buy. This is, quite simply, the best. As a long time player of D&D and D20 games, I find this volume indispensable. I think you will, too. Highly recommended.
Published and distributed by Wizards of the Coast
ISBN = 978-0-7869-6146-4 320 pages
This is often called "Core Rulebook 1 v.3.5". Within its pages are the closest thing to perfection that the 3.5 rulebook has ever had. In this Premium edition, all errata has been removed, if possible, and entries have been slightly altered to make rulings clearer.
There are eleven major chapters in this volume:
1) Abilities
2) Races
3) Classes
4) Skills
5) Feats
6) Descriptions
7) Equipment
8) Combat
9) Adventuring
10) Magic
11) Spells
I'm not going to bore you with long descriptions of the chapters. But I will say that the Premium volume, with its semi-metallic cover, really stands out in my bookcases. The art is great, as usual for WotC, and is rarely out of place. The basics of what might be called "the ultimate D&D" are all included. In the back of the book is a small section of general guidelines and a glossary. At the rear of the book is a character sheet.
There is a really good Table of Contents and a good index. There's also a list of all pertinent tables, which was a nice touch - it makes the specific info you are looking for easier to find.
Folks, if you play =any= 3.5 or D20 game, you should have a copy of this book. I don't know of a single case where a 3.5/D20 book does not require the Player's Handbook in addition to whatever book you're reading. And if you're going to need one, you may as well buy the best you can buy. This is, quite simply, the best. As a long time player of D&D and D20 games, I find this volume indispensable. I think you will, too. Highly recommended.
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