- Paperback: 96 pages
- Publisher: Wizards of the Coast,US; 4th edition (18 Dec 2007)
- Language English
- ISBN-10: 0786948019
- ISBN-13: 978-0786948017
- Product Dimensions: 26.9 x 21.1 x 0.8 cm
- Amazon Bestsellers Rank: 873,065 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
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A behind-the-scenes exploration of the Dungeons & Dragons(R) game.
This lavishly illustrated book gives roleplaying game fans a unique, behind-the-curtain glimpse into the making of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. The book contains essays and asides from the game's premier designers, developers, and editors. Through words and illustrations, it explores some of the D&D game's most iconic races and classes, sharing insights never before revealed in any previous game product.
This lavishly illustrated book gives roleplaying game fans a unique, behind-the-curtain glimpse into the making of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. The book contains essays and asides from the game's premier designers, developers, and editors. Through words and illustrations, it explores some of the D&D game's most iconic races and classes, sharing insights never before revealed in any previous game product.
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2.6 out of 5 stars (22 customer reviews)
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A Matter of Expectations., 26 Dec 2007
By Matt Partin - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Behind the Screen: Races and Classes (Dungeons & Dragons) (Paperback)
Opinions of this book will probably vary greatly. I am enjoying my copy quite a bit because I love behind the scenes info. Before purchasing this book, ask yourself: Do you watch the making-of stuff on the second discs in your Two-Disc Special Edition DVDs? If you answered yes, you are the target audience for this "Preview" of next year's 4th edition of DnD. Be forewarned: this book contains NO mechanics of the new system but has many hints as to what to expect. After reading it I am quite excited at the new directions the game is taking. This book is not essential in any way, but if you cannot wait for 4E or you just like knowing how game designers go about changing this most iconic RPG you will find this book to your liking.
20 of 23 people found the following review helpful:
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It does what it says on the label, 18 Jan 2008
By Beau Yarbrough - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Behind the Screen: Races and Classes (Dungeons & Dragons) (Paperback)
Rate this product for what it is: A discussion of the thought processes behind redesigning D&D. It's not a sneak peek at the new rules or anything; it's just a gallery of images and a snapshot of what Wizards of the Coast was thinking in September 2007, which means it's all subject to change.
That said, the art ranges from OK to very nice, a lot of the ideas are evocative and many of the discussions are informative.
If your only goal is to get the hard nuggets of information, the "good stuff" from this and the companion book are all available online, since many of those who bought it have been free with the information.
It's a nice art book and a nice companion piece to the upcoming game, but it's not a product that everyone will want or enjoy.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
A nice appetizer for the new 4th edition D&D, 18 Jun 2008
By Jon Kruse Povlsen - Published on Amazon.com
This review is from: Behind the Screen: Races and Classes (Dungeons & Dragons) (Paperback)
This preview of the new D&D 4th edition realy peak your intrest in the new gamesystem for D&D and the new classes presented in it.
I would though recomend that you buy the core rulebooks instead. Now that they are been released, there is no need to purchase this preview book.
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