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Message: <blockquote data-quote="RFisher" data-source="post: 3839943" data-attributes="member: 3608">IMHO, I would make it a complete but stripped down version of D&D. Something along the lines of the old Basic plus Expert, in one package. It has fewer levels (though maybe even up to 10 on the 4e scale), fewer spells, fewer feats, &c. Maybe the classes have pre-picked talents. It's not just an introduction. It's D&D, merely simpler & with fewer options.Many players will eventually decide they want more & start buying the core hardbacks, supplements, accessories, &c.Many may be happy with this stripped down set, but those people weren't going to buy all the supplements & accessories anyway. At most they might have bought the core books, but how many of them wouldn't have even done that.Maybe.Personally, I think including counters or minis is a mistake. To people unfamiliar with RPGs, you want to emphasize the differences between an RPG & board/miniature games. Call me idealistic, but I think you sell more D&D minis by selling people on D&D first. Position the minis as a premium rather than as an essential.</blockquote>