If you are looking to learn how to create your own characters or want to get started with a very small group, the newer Essentials Kit is a better choice. If you and/or your group are more interested in quickly jumping in playing the game, the original Starter Set is likely your best bet.
Should You Buy the Starter Set or Essentials Kit?īoth introductory Dungeons and Dragons 5e products have advantages and disadvantages. The Dungeon Master running the included Dragon of Icespire Peak adventure will likely have to put in more thought and effort to tie the mini-quests included in this adventure together into a cohesive and engaging story for the players. The story may feel disjointed and many players may prefer a longer, more cohesive story like the one included with the Starter Set. Some players may not like that the included adventure is broken into short side-quests. The item cards are an excellent addition, and players may find that they want to use them for future campaigns.
This can help keep new players engaged with the story. The new rules for 1v1 play included with the Essentials Kit allow new players to jump right in without needing a full party to start learning how to play dungeons and dragons.īecause this campaign in based on short quests accessed from a job board, the party can complete a full quest during a short session, rather than having to wait to find out what happens next a week later.
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