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 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 was playing Basic D&D and 1st Ed AD&D way, waaaaaay before it was cool. That was almost forty years ago, and I don't play now, but the game still holds a special place in my heart, having been a significant and formative part of my early life - so much so that I thought it would be fitting to have some sort of symbolic keepsake on my bookshelf of that early chapter. I ordered the Core Rulebooks Gift Set, and couldn't have been more pleased with it when it arrived. The books have real weight, are attractive and extremely well constructed to last, and printed on high quality paper. Every detail - from the jet black matte box with glossy logo and subtle "Dungeons & Dragons" printed in bone white letters at the bottom, to the dark metallic foil covers and artwork in warm tones of byzantium, cyan and blood red - has been carefully thought out and skillfully executed to imbue these books with an appropriate sense of magic, mystery and even danger. The 5th Edition rules themselves seem clean, comprehensive and concise, and streamlined to provide a solid framework of game mechanics capable of supporting complex interactions and diverse scenarios with minimal confusion. I see this boxed set as a wholly appropriate, lovingly designed and executed tribute to a game so unique and special that it has become a cultural phenomenon. I'm glad I have it on my shelf - makes me want to play again!

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.