D&D 5E WizKids Yawning Portal new set

[eyeheartawk]

But to act like it's some sort of rip-off or scam for foolish D&D whales . . . . that's condescending, IMO.

Who's claiming that in this thread?

 

[jgsugden]

Who's claiming that in this thread?

Well, I have not posted in the thread because that would be about all I could say on the matter ... this is a huge amount of money for a very specific set piece and you could build something more versatile that could fill this role for a lot less money.

I spend a lot on D&D - an this is far outside my comfort zone.

YMMV - but that is because you're spending a fortune on a vehicle that gets 3 miles per gallon if you buy this thing.

 

[HammerMan]

YMMV - but that is because you're spending a fortune on a vehicle that gets 3 miles per gallon if you buy this thing.

some rich people but tesla, some buy Humvees that are real military steel that have about that efficiency... again it comes down to what you want.

I also buy things that I will never use. Including swords that are decretive, but I don't have out as decoration.

 

[Dausuul]

If I were going to run an Undermountain campaign, I might buy this. It's the kind of thing that's super targeted, but if you happen to be right dead center of that target (and have sufficient disposable income), it's awesome.

I am not planning to run an Undermountain campaign, and not generally an FR fan, so I'll save some money. Now, if you'll excuse me, I need to check and see if there are any new spoilers up for the Innistrad: Crimson Vow commander decks...

 

[Imaculata]

Way overpriced, but if I understand correctly, it is completely modular, right? Which means that you could use the pieces to build a normal tavern aswell.

Most D&D adventures include a tavern, so in that respect, it could be used in any campaign. But do you need a miniature tavern to depict a tavern in your campaign? Depicting a dungeon I get, since combat takes place in it, and positioning matters. A tavern on the other hand, with the exception of the occasional bar brawl, seems like a location where this is less important.

 

[Dire Bare]

Something else to point out, that this product is the SECOND VERSION of this diorama. The original had cardboard floors, but was mostly the same idea for a lower price point (although, still spendy).

Enough folks purchased the original, and gave feedback desiring something of even higher quality (and expense), that WizKids decided to go with this upgraded version.

In addition to the two dioramas, there are furniture sets to purchase separately, and character sets as well. The full Yawning Portal line is actually somewhat extensive.

Plus, WizKids is long into deluxe, spendy accessories for the D&D game. The Yawning Portal set is far from the first.

 

[Dausuul]

Way overpriced, but if I understand correctly, it is completely modular, right? Which means that you could use the pieces to build a normal tavern aswell.

Most D&D adventures include a tavern, so in that respect, it could be used in any campaign. But do you need a miniature tavern to depict a tavern in your campaign? Depicting a dungeon I get, since combat takes place in it, and positioning matters. A tavern on the other hand, with the exception of the occasional bar brawl, seems like a location where this is less important.

You could put the tavern set out on the table just to create atmosphere. This would be particularly good in an Undermountain campaign, since the Yawning Portal is also the entrance to the dungeon; each adventure would begin with the players looking at that crumbling circular hole into the bowels of the earth.

And every now and then, something might come up out of the well and you would use the set for an actual fight.

 

[darjr]

I wonder what it would cost to try and do this same thing in Dwarven Forge?

 

[Dire Bare]

I wonder what it would cost to try and do this same thing in Dwarven Forge?

It certainly wouldn't be cheaper. More modular, but not cheap by any means.

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[pukunui]

I just want to say: I am running an Undermountain campaign, and I still wouldn’t buy this even if I had the spare cash.

I do want the accompanying minis, though. They’re all the characters you can meet at the YP in Dragon Heist / Mad Mage.