by Bill Slavicsek & Richard Baker

From Wizards of the Coast. If you've been thinking of playing Dungeons & Dragons® or you've played before and you want to get up to speed on the all-new 4th Edition, this book contains everything you need to know to join the fantasy fun: D&D Terminology (understanding what ability check, modifier, saving throw, AC, gp, hp, and XP mean); Roll the Dice (adding modifiers and see if you rolled the d20 high enough to beat the challenge); Minding Your Manners (D&D etiquette to make you welcome in any adventure); Character Building (selecting your character's race and class, and choose the best powers, skills, feats and gear); Roleplaying (giving your character a background and personality quirks); and Combat (using combat rules, a battle grid and miniatures to play out furious battles). NOTE: Available only in the United States, U.S. Territories, and the U.K.