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@@heyitsMattyP The text commentary on YOUR commentary is such a fun style. It definitely took some great editing and comedic timing to pull it off. Do more of these!
Awesome overview, Matt. I've been wanting to run some D&D for partner and her kids but I've been kind of overwhelmed on how to introduce them to it, but these books look like they may be perfect!
Cheers Anto! Yeah Wizards have this whole throughline of published books, targeting every age group. There's the ABCs of D&D for toddlers, Dungeonology for young kids, the Young Adventurer's Guides for pre-teens, and proper D&D for everyone else. Can't wait to see what they publish for the 70+ community - maybe a D&D radio drama on vinyl?
Awesome review! I really like that it takes the crunch out of character generation and asks questions to build the race and class. I feel like it would take you back to the fun of imaging what this or that character would be like without putting too much worry into the rules.
Cheers Justin! They're actually perfect for the kind of thinking I try to inject into my games. When a player asks, "What's the most powerful class?" These books say, "It doesn't matter. Play your favourite. We'll make it fun."
I LOVE the concept of not starting it because it lets you focus on the stuff you would never read... I haven’t used a stat block as written in years and I always Homebrew stats anyway... so a book like this is perfect!!! Definitely on my shopping cart now!
I got my hands on my first d&d book after I graduated high school (2001) when I came across them at a Barnes & Noble. I remember spending hours there reading them. I never played a game of it. I would just read them. I'd imagine quick stories as I'd read a new section. Especially the prestige classes. When I opened a new book (after learning how most books were structured) I would go right to the prestige classes. Each one I'd come up with a story on how that character came to be. I hardly ever read the charts. Didn't need to.
Oh nice! I remember reading the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay book when I was a kid, and I'd just look at the careers. Because you had all these cool paths, like rat catcher > troll slayer > giant slayer and you could combine them in crazy ways. PLUS it had amazing illustrations.
@@heyitsMattyP I've done the same with almost every RPG book I've come across. I think that first experience is in my muscle memory now. I think that's why edition shifts don't bother me. The rules are just the vehicle.
Well done, sir. I really enjoyed your overview of the content, your personal perspective, and the Vince Guaraldi-esque musical accompaniment... Much appreciated 👍
Yeah! My first character when I was 8 was a spiky-haired liability of a dwarf named Nitro - he was just happy to be included. Awful character, but I still like him!
You're description of headroom and how much you're liking the lack of crunch. Reminds me of how I felt after rediscovering OSR after 3.5. Those old games and modern rules light games have similar room for imagination.
It's just such a relief to be handed the reins of a system, "Drive this baby wherever your game needs to go and arrive however your imagination likes."
the surprise subscribe bit was all it took to get me to push the red button. also the lovely voice, brilliant presentation & cute editing ^.^ but gosh it's refreshing to enjoy being advertised at. nice one matt
My first RPG-type exposure what The Forest Of Doom of the Fighting Fantasy series. When I told my friends about it they said "that's nothing... we play THIS" and showed me the Red box set. Then I went home and told my Dad and he gave me his old copy of his Blue book and I loved it. I still think the best dungeon dive is In Search of the Unknown.
Isn't it crazy how many people have played these games? Whenever I start a new job or meet a new group of friends, there's always someone unexpected who has an old PHB lying around.
Thank you for making this video. In one of my groups, I've got some younger players. I think these books would be a huge blessing for them and a way to move away from the crunchy mechanics of the game.
Wow, hadn't seen this before. Honestly, these would be great not only for kids but for new players also. I can really see this being a good resource when bringing new players into the game and getting them invested into their characters - the character, not just the mechanics (crunch).
@@heyitsMattyP I will definitely be looking into these. I'm going to be starting a new campaign in the summer based off the Starter Set and Essential Set modules, with a group of new players. These will come in quite handy.
@@FalknerBlitz00 Oh rad! I'm working on some videos about the Starter Set right now (I always play it as a spaghetti western). And I know Bob Worldbuilder has a really comprehensive set of guides about the Essentials Kit - maybe worth a look if you haven't already?
As a kid, D&D 3.5 was my introduction to the world of TTRPGs. It was a rule-heavy system, but it didn't scare us off. Recently I've found out about a kid's edition for D&D, and I wasn't sure what to expect. 5E is already simpler, why simplify it further? So I've watched this video, and now I feel like it has a place in a school kid's bag. Perhaps it would be easier (and more appealing) to start playing with Warriors & Weapons.
I love these books. I've been using " Warriors & Weapons ' and "Monsters & Creatures" since they came out in October or November exactly as you are suggesting. They are sitting on the table free to use by any player at any time. Sometimes I will randomly pick one up during a game just to mess with the players.
@@heyitsMattyP Do's and Don't's get used constantly. We are playing a "Westmarch" style game centered around an Adventuring School. The "YAG's" are in essence the Textbooks for the school. That's why I'm so looking forward to the Magic one. Most of the players know many of the stats for monsters but use the books as a roleplaying device.
My kids b-day is coming up he's starting to show interest in DnD and painting minis. These would be perfect. Get him beast and behemoths to test then tje collection set. And for me was the escape into an other world and lose myself.
Hi, it's me. Good video, I was skeptical at first but it's quite interesting. I think I might end up subscribing after this. I have been watching more D&D videos lately, hoping one day I could play it myself but I have a few questions. Is this a playable content for younger players?
Noe of the books themselves drew me to RPGs as a kid. It was the fact that I could be an elf wizard fighting with dragons with a large sword that drew me to them.
Thank you for the great video. I am new to d&d never played it, but I want to play it with my kids 4 and 9 is this where I should start, should I get things with it or should I start somewhere else
These books won't help you play the game at all, but they're a good gift for kids to immerse them in the hobby. To start playing, I'd recommend buying the 5th Edition Starter Set and a few sets of dice :)
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This was a great review.
Thanks so much. 👍
Cheers! I hope they come out with more kid-focussed fantasy stuff soon :)
This video is really well-composed! Great review, Matt :)
Thanks Bob! A different style, but good fun
@@heyitsMattyP The text commentary on YOUR commentary is such a fun style. It definitely took some great editing and comedic timing to pull it off. Do more of these!
Awesome overview, Matt. I've been wanting to run some D&D for partner and her kids but I've been kind of overwhelmed on how to introduce them to it, but these books look like they may be perfect!
Cheers Anto! Yeah Wizards have this whole throughline of published books, targeting every age group. There's the ABCs of D&D for toddlers, Dungeonology for young kids, the Young Adventurer's Guides for pre-teens, and proper D&D for everyone else. Can't wait to see what they publish for the 70+ community - maybe a D&D radio drama on vinyl?
@@heyitsMattyP critical role, the silver age!
Awesome review! I really like that it takes the crunch out of character generation and asks questions to build the race and class. I feel like it would take you back to the fun of imaging what this or that character would be like without putting too much worry into the rules.
Cheers Justin! They're actually perfect for the kind of thinking I try to inject into my games. When a player asks, "What's the most powerful class?" These books say, "It doesn't matter. Play your favourite. We'll make it fun."
I LOVE the concept of not starting it because it lets you focus on the stuff you would never read...
I haven’t used a stat block as written in years and I always Homebrew stats anyway... so a book like this is perfect!!! Definitely on my shopping cart now!
Man, they become a different beast when art and text becomes the focus over numbers and tables. Highly recommend!
Matthew Perkins I never realized I did that... but it’s SO TRUE... I look in there for those blocks and that’s all... mind blowing
I got my hands on my first d&d book after I graduated high school (2001) when I came across them at a Barnes & Noble. I remember spending hours there reading them. I never played a game of it. I would just read them. I'd imagine quick stories as I'd read a new section. Especially the prestige classes. When I opened a new book (after learning how most books were structured) I would go right to the prestige classes. Each one I'd come up with a story on how that character came to be. I hardly ever read the charts. Didn't need to.
Oh nice! I remember reading the Warhammer Fantasy Roleplay book when I was a kid, and I'd just look at the careers. Because you had all these cool paths, like rat catcher > troll slayer > giant slayer and you could combine them in crazy ways. PLUS it had amazing illustrations.
@@heyitsMattyP I've done the same with almost every RPG book I've come across. I think that first experience is in my muscle memory now. I think that's why edition shifts don't bother me. The rules are just the vehicle.
Well done, sir. I really enjoyed your overview of the content, your personal perspective, and the Vince Guaraldi-esque musical accompaniment... Much appreciated 👍
Cheers Jack!
Wait... when did you swear?
Aw beans
When I was a kid i didn't have dnd books just a character in a first edition game with my family, and to me he is still the most badass person ever.
Yeah! My first character when I was 8 was a spiky-haired liability of a dwarf named Nitro - he was just happy to be included. Awful character, but I still like him!
Great video. Very entertaining and informative.
Aw thanks Will! Glad you like it
You're description of headroom and how much you're liking the lack of crunch. Reminds me of how I felt after rediscovering OSR after 3.5. Those old games and modern rules light games have similar room for imagination.
It's just such a relief to be handed the reins of a system, "Drive this baby wherever your game needs to go and arrive however your imagination likes."
the surprise subscribe bit was all it took to get me to push the red button. also the lovely voice, brilliant presentation & cute editing ^.^ but gosh it's refreshing to enjoy being advertised at. nice one matt
My first RPG-type exposure what The Forest Of Doom of the Fighting Fantasy series. When I told my friends about it they said "that's nothing... we play THIS" and showed me the Red box set. Then I went home and told my Dad and he gave me his old copy of his Blue book and I loved it. I still think the best dungeon dive is In Search of the Unknown.
Isn't it crazy how many people have played these games? Whenever I start a new job or meet a new group of friends, there's always someone unexpected who has an old PHB lying around.
Thank you for making this video. In one of my groups, I've got some younger players. I think these books would be a huge blessing for them and a way to move away from the crunchy mechanics of the game.
Thanks for watching :)
Wow, hadn't seen this before. Honestly, these would be great not only for kids but for new players also. I can really see this being a good resource when bringing new players into the game and getting them invested into their characters - the character, not just the mechanics (crunch).
They're super engaging books! The themes are strong enough to orientate new players, especially if they're not so into fantasy already :)
@@heyitsMattyP I will definitely be looking into these. I'm going to be starting a new campaign in the summer based off the Starter Set and Essential Set modules, with a group of new players. These will come in quite handy.
@@FalknerBlitz00 Oh rad! I'm working on some videos about the Starter Set right now (I always play it as a spaghetti western). And I know Bob Worldbuilder has a really comprehensive set of guides about the Essentials Kit - maybe worth a look if you haven't already?
@@heyitsMattyP Oh yes, have been going through his guides. Very helpful.
As a kid, D&D 3.5 was my introduction to the world of TTRPGs. It was a rule-heavy system, but it didn't scare us off. Recently I've found out about a kid's edition for D&D, and I wasn't sure what to expect. 5E is already simpler, why simplify it further?
So I've watched this video, and now I feel like it has a place in a school kid's bag. Perhaps it would be easier (and more appealing) to start playing with Warriors & Weapons.
Already ordered it for my English conversation classes. I couldn't care less about the complete rules, the flavor and inspiration is key.
Oh great! You're gonna love these books :) They're so good!
I legit wasn't going to subscribe until I saw the subscribe paper. You won me over.
Subliminal messaging pays off again :) Thanks!
The subscribe note hiding in the book earned you a subscribe good job sir well played....
I love these books. I've been using " Warriors & Weapons ' and "Monsters & Creatures" since they came out in October or November exactly as you are suggesting. They are sitting on the table free to use by any player at any time. Sometimes I will randomly pick one up during a game just to mess with the players.
Nice one! Have you had any players use the "Do this / Don't do this" section of Monsters & Creatures book?
@@heyitsMattyP Do's and Don't's get used constantly. We are playing a "Westmarch" style game centered around an Adventuring School. The "YAG's" are in essence the Textbooks for the school. That's why I'm so looking forward to the Magic one. Most of the players know many of the stats for monsters but use the books as a roleplaying device.
Hot damn that's a great way to use them at the table. Textbooks! Yes please.
My kids b-day is coming up he's starting to show interest in DnD and painting minis. These would be perfect. Get him beast and behemoths to test then tje collection set. And for me was the escape into an other world and lose myself.
Great gift, thank you
1:50 "There he is. There's ya boi"
*Points to female drow rogue*
Ya Boi is a gender neutral term
Hi, it's me. Good video, I was skeptical at first but it's quite interesting. I think I might end up subscribing after this. I have been watching more D&D videos lately, hoping one day I could play it myself but I have a few questions. Is this a playable content for younger players?
Yep!
"priced for velcro wallets" that was sweet man...
I'm the D&D poet out here :)
I am a child and I love these books 10/10 confirmed
Wow first highlight comment
Noe of the books themselves drew me to RPGs as a kid. It was the fact that I could be an elf wizard fighting with dragons with a large sword that drew me to them.
You had me at elf.
Thank you for the great video. I am new to d&d never played it, but I want to play it with my kids 4 and 9 is this where I should start, should I get things with it or should I start somewhere else
These books won't help you play the game at all, but they're a good gift for kids to immerse them in the hobby. To start playing, I'd recommend buying the 5th Edition Starter Set and a few sets of dice :)
I've been trying to get everyone I know into these books! They're great. Also, I'm hard of hearing, so the background music is loud to me.
Oh no! I'm new to mixing dialogue and music - I'll dial it back a bit in the future
It might just be me. Like the content a lot though!
I second the music being loud
But... I am an adult and saw these in the Comic book section at my bookshop and I want them too! I'm new to DnD though
Worth it?
I just think they're neat :)
So where does one buy these?
With D&D being so mainstream, you can even get these at Barnes & Noble now! But I'll always suggest your local game store :)