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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Marandahir" data-source="post: 9582905" data-attributes="member: 6803643">Oh, the other possible 4th Rulebook would be to go the D&D Essentials route from 2010-2012 and publish a Rules Compendium that duplicates the core encounter (combat, social, etc), exploration, character creation, status effects, creature/monster/npc/pet stat block interpretation, downtime activity, skills and tools & items rules from each of the 3 other core rule books in a manner that is safe for both Players and DMs to use while also being a one-stop reference for any and all rules adjucation (while also cross-referencing with the appropriate page and/or chapter & subsection of the other 3 books if further elaboration is necessary or desired). Sort of like the DM's Screen, but more comprehensive and something anyone at the table can take a look at without fear of spoilers, in case their's questions.Yes, D&D Beyond serves this purpose. But the D&D Online Tools (and specifically the Virtual D&D Compendium) existed alongside the physical published Rules Compendium, and I think such a book would be invaluable to remove smart devices from the table. But I think that door may be closing with the direction of the world and Hasbro's business perogatives in general.</blockquote>