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5 out of 5 rating for D&D 5th Edition Player's Handbook
I've played every incarnation of D&D, especially 1st and 2nd edition. I thought nothing would get me to part with my hard earned cash on any 'new' D&D product, especially with Free Basic Rules Online, but I was wrong. The 5e Player's Handbook is an excellent accessory and I am so glad I purchased it. The free rules are great but you know you secretly want more and so do WotC. It has everything you need to start playing one of many iconic races and classes - you can be any of 8 races, 12 classes and 9 alignments! It is all about what you can do, not what you cannot, and the Inspiration reward for roleplaying your character's background is a very welcome addition.To be fair, for its price, the PHB is good value for money and it has brought me back to the fold. Would I like more - more Feats, more Weapons, more Spells? Heck yes but I don't need them and if I did there is enough basic information here to lead you in the right direction. I am sure the value of this book, along with 5e in general, will only be realised when the Dungeon Master's Guide is released.
I've played every incarnation of D&D, especially 1st and 2nd edition. I thought nothing would get me to part with my hard earned cash on any 'new' D&D product, especially with Free Basic Rules Online, but I was wrong. The 5e Player's Handbook is an excellent accessory and I am so glad I purchased it. The free rules are great but you know you secretly want more and so do WotC. It has everything you need to start playing one of many iconic races and classes - you can be any of 8 races, 12 classes and 9 alignments! It is all about what you can do, not what you cannot, and the Inspiration reward for roleplaying your character's background is a very welcome addition.To be fair, for its price, the PHB is good value for money and it has brought me back to the fold. Would I like more - more Feats, more Weapons, more Spells? Heck yes but I don't need them and if I did there is enough basic information here to lead you in the right direction. I am sure the value of this book, along with 5e in general, will only be realised when the Dungeon Master's Guide is released.