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<blockquote data-quote="Mercurius" data-source="post: 6227448" data-attributes="member: 59082">I'm of mixed mind. On one hand, I like the idea of the edition being introduced with the basic core box set, so that people can convert or start with a relatively simple game, then layering on the more complex &quot;advanced&quot; rules (trinity) a couple months later. On the other hand, I like the idea of them creating a box set that includes any (hopefully very minor) rules fixes that might show up after the trinity are out for a few months.So here's a thought: do both! Start with some kind of introductory product, either a box set or a softcover: &quot;An Introduction to Dungeons &amp; Dragons 5e.&quot; This might be a small volume like the essentials books that helps people start a game or convert their existing game, includes a short adventure, but it isn't meant to be the evergreen beginner's box set that would be the official entry into the game.&nbsp;Then, if they can manage the trinity in June, the beginner's box set could come out in time for holiday season in November. So you have:May - Intro to D&amp;D box or softcoverJune - TrinityNovember - Beginner's BoxOf course it might make sense for the May product to be online only, maybe a special offering for Insiders who want to convert early and get a 5e game running. If so, it could come out even earlier than May.Despite the fact that I think Next is Near, I have a hard time imagining that we'll see the trinity as soon as June - that's just six months from now! But one can hope...</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Mercurius, post: 6227448, member: 59082"] I'm of mixed mind. On one hand, I like the idea of the edition being introduced with the basic core box set, so that people can convert or start with a relatively simple game, then layering on the more complex "advanced" rules (trinity) a couple months later. On the other hand, I like the idea of them creating a box set that includes any (hopefully very minor) rules fixes that might show up after the trinity are out for a few months. So here's a thought: do both! Start with some kind of introductory product, either a box set or a softcover: "An Introduction to Dungeons & Dragons 5e." This might be a small volume like the essentials books that helps people start a game or convert their existing game, includes a short adventure, but it isn't meant to be the evergreen beginner's box set that would be the official entry into the game. Then, if they can manage the trinity in June, the beginner's box set could come out in time for holiday season in November. So you have: May - Intro to D&D box or softcover June - Trinity November - Beginner's Box Of course it might make sense for the May product to be online only, maybe a special offering for Insiders who want to convert early and get a 5e game running. If so, it could come out even earlier than May. Despite the fact that I think Next is Near, I have a hard time imagining that we'll see the trinity as soon as June - that's just six months from now! But one can hope... [/QUOTE]

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