D&D meets Choose Your Own Adventure

Wizards of the Coast is releasing a new product line called Dungeons & Dragons Essentials. These products go back to the basics and are a a great way to introduce new or younger players to the game we all love.

It has a unique method of putting you into the action and is even designed for solo play. Below is an except:

It plays out like a Choose Your Own Adventure type book, which I think is a great way for younger kids to get into fantasy roleplaying games.

I hope that they are able to get these products out to the general public in better places than game shops. Hopefully they can get them into bookstores and maybe even Wal-Mart would be great exposure.

What do you think:
Will this product be good for D&D?
Will it help bring new players?
Are you interested in it as an existing player?

It’s time to leap into action, but that can mean different things for different kinds of fantasy heroes. How do you imagine the hero in your mind reacting to this situation?

• Do you imagine pulling a weapon from the back of the wagon and leaping down to fight the goblins? Go to 2.
• Do you imagine casting a magic spell to blast the goblins? Go to 3.
• Do you imagine drawing a dagger, using the wagon for cover, and sneaking around to pick off the goblins without putting yourself in too much danger? Go to 4.
• Do you imagine tending to the merchant’s wound, perhaps uttering a divine prayer to restore his health? Go to 5.
• Or do you prefer hiding in the back of the wagon until the fight is over? Go to 6.
• Do you have a different idea about what to do? Go to 42.