Unboxing the Stranger Things D&D Starter Set

WotC's Greg Tito unboxed the Stranger Things D&D Starter Set a couple of days ago. Here's a quick peek inside!

 

[CptPhoenix]

The beginners set for 4e wasn't as great as the Pathfinder beginner box, so I'm still on the fence about this one. I want 7 dice, maps, and counters, otherwise it feels like it's missing a lot.

 

[Superchunk77]

A lot of empty air in that box.

 

[pauldanieljohnson]

The beginners set for 4e wasn't as great as the Pathfinder beginner box, so I'm still on the fence about this one. I want 7 dice, maps, and counters, otherwise it feels like it's missing a lot.

IIRC, the 4e starter set was also less than half the price of the Pathfinder beginner box, so it would be a bit odd if it was as great.

 

[storm_wolf]

I would have preferred a more Expert Set/Blue Box feel as the kids's characters are established from the series, maybe starting them off at level 3 instead of level 1. Having the adventure start around level 3 and finish around level 10 would give a lot more material to use with a still easy entry point.

Please stop Red Boxing, you did it in 4th edition, and now 5th, you are making enough new awesome you don't need to crutch from old awesome.

 

[Paul Farquhar]

A lot of empty air in that box.

It's purpose is display.

 

[Rellott]

I would have preferred a more Expert Set/Blue Box feel as the kids's characters are established from the series, maybe starting them off at level 3 instead of level 1. Having the adventure start around level 3 and finish around level 10 would give a lot more material to use with a still easy entry point.

Except this sort of crossover material is at least partially intended to get fans of Stranger Things to start playing D&D. Starting at level 1 makes that onboarding easier and makes them more likely to stick around.

 

[Retreater]

A lot of empty air in that box.

That's the Upside-Down

 

[EthanSental]

Looks like a fun box, glad I preordered it!

 

[guachi]

Wow. Those screenshots look like the most unprofessional unboxing I've ever seen. And, sadly, I've seen my share of unboxing videos.

The set looks fine. But that video is amateur hour looking.