Dungeons & Dragons is a game in which each player takes the part of a "character", participating in a fictional setting. The nature of the setting is set up by a referee, called a Dungeon Master (DM for short).  The DM determines the background, and plays the part of the other people, the characters interact with during their adventure (monsters etc).  No game board is required for Dungeons & Dragons, however with the introduction of pre-painted Dungeons and Dragons miniatures, combat and knowing exactly where your character is makes things much more easier,  The game is played verbally, the DM describes the setting, and tells the players what their characters see and hear.  The players then describe what they are doing in response to what has been told to them, depending on what occurs, the end result may be determined arbitrarily, by referring to specific game rules, or by rolling dice.  As a role-player you can play a variety of characters, you may be a axe wielding barbarian, to a caring rogue who steals from the rich to give to the poor, there are many types of characters available to play, and in any given situation, all of these characters will act differently.  Unlike many other mediums, role-playing gets everyone involved, you could have to plan a extensive extraction of a prisoner, to a diplomatic conversation with a powerful foe, thus every role-playing experience is different to each other.  Role-playing adventures can have fixed objectives, such as kill the dragon, find the treasure, or solve a mystery, or can continue for weeks on end forming a campaign, which your characters play, on a weekly, fortnightly or monthly basis.  In the end Dungeons & Dragons is about coming together in a group and letting your imagination run free, for the possibilities are endless.  Dungeons & Dragons was heralded just over a quarter of a century ago, and in this time has only spawned four versions of the game.  The fundamental aspects of the game have not changed only the rules have become a lot easier to grasp.

4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Products

Player's Handbook - The Player’s Handbook presents the official Dungeons & Dragons role-playing 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, magic items, weapons, armour, and much more. With quick and easy play, the improved page layout and presentation enables new and established players to understand and learn the 4th Edition D&D rules quickly. $40.00 each.

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 role-playing 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. $40.00 each.

Monster Manual - The Monster Manual presents more than 300 official Dungeons & Dragons role-playing 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. $40.00 each.

Starter Set - Out Now! - This new box-set makes it easier than ever to start playing Dungeons & Dragons immediately. The D&D Roleplaying Game Starter Set introduces the complex world of D&D play to new fans in simple, easy-to-understand ways while retaining the fantastic inspiration of the full game experience. $16.00 each.

Character Record Sheets - The official character sheets for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons role-playing 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 role-playing game characters. Each character sheet is designed for optimal playability. $12.00 each.

Dungeon Master's Screen - The official Dungeon Master’s screen for the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons role-playing game.  This four-panel cardstock screen features new full-colour artwork and allows Dungeon Masters to keep their campaign notes and die rolls private, without blocking their view of the game table. Easy-to-reference rules and tables appear on the inside panels of the screen; these are designed for the Dungeon Master’s eyes only and comply with the rules in the 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons Role-playing Game core rulebooks. $16.00 each.

Adventurer' s Vault - This supplement for the Dungeons & Dragons game presents nearly a thousand magic items, weapons, tools, and other useful items for your D&D character. Whether you’re a player looking for a new piece of equipment or a Dungeon Master stocking a dragon’s hoard, this book has exactly what you need. $36.00 each.

H1 - Keep of the Shadowfell - An introductory 4th Edition D&D adventure for characters of levels 1-3.  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. $28.00 each.

H2 - Thunderspire Labyrinth - Is a D&D adventure designed for heroic-tier characters of levels 4–6. It can be played as a standalone adventure or as the second part of a three-part series. This product includes an adventure booklet for the Dungeon Master, a campaign guide with player handouts, and a full-colour 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. $28.00 each.

H3 - Pyramid of Shadows - Is a D&D adventure designed for heroic tier characters of levels 7–10. It can be played as a stand-alone adventure or as the final part of a three-part series. This product includes an adventure booklet for the Dungeon Master, a campaign guide with player handouts, and a full-colour poster map, all contained in a handy folder. $28.00 each.

P1 - King of the Trollhaunt Warrens - Is the first-ever paragon-level adventure for 4th Edition Dungeons & Dragons. Designed to take characters from 11th to 14th level, this adventure pits the heroes against a variety of horrible monsters and fiendish foes as they seek to thwart the evil machinations of the denizens of the Trollhaunt Warrens. $28.00 each.

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