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Message: <blockquote data-quote="OnlineDM" data-source="post: 6372728" data-attributes="member: 90804">As a big fan of 4e who played a LOT for two and a half years (2010 - 2012), my recommendations for the "on ramp" is pretty simple: Buy the Essentials books. Specifically:<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heroes of the Forgotten Kingdoms</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Heroes of the Fallen Lands</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Rules Compendium</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Monster Vault</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">I suppose the Dungeon Master's Kit, though this one is the least necessary</li> </ul>Don't bother with the other five Essentials products (Starter Set, dice, three Dungeon Tile sets). Don't bother with the older books (PHB 1-3, Monster Manual 1-3, DMG 1-3, splat books). Don't bother with the later books (Feywild, Shadow, Elemental). This is all the on-ramp you need.Don't get me wrong; I love the original classes and races, and I love some of the later options from books like Heroes of the Feywild and such. But they're not the "definitive" books in my opinion. If you try these 4-5 definitive books and love the game and want more options, then absolutely pick up the other stuff, get a DDI subscription, etc. I just wouldn't recommend anyone start there.</blockquote>