Rules Compendium is a 160-page sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons 3.5 released in October 2007.
Official synopsis[]
All the Rules of the Game... in One Awesome Book
Tired of hauling all of your D&D rules supplements to the gaming table? Having trouble finding the rule you need? This supplement takes all of the roleplaying game's most important rules and presents them in a single comprehensive, easy-to-reference volume for players and Dungeon Masters alike. In addition to presenting the rules of the game, this supplement incorporates official errata as well as behind-the-scenes designer and developer commentary explaining how the rules system has evolved and why certain rules work the way they do.
For use with these Dungeons & Dragons core books: Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, Monster Manual.
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Development and release[]
Development[]
Rules Compendium was written by Chris Sims. Art was provided by Warren Mahy.
Release[]
Rules Compendium was released by Wizards of the Coast in October 2007 for $26.95 US, or $34.95 Canadian.[1]
On January 22, 2013, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $12.99.
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Critical reception[]
As of 2023, Rules Compendium (3e) reached the rank of Platinum seller on DriveThruRPG.
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External links[]
- Wallpapers
- Art Gallery
- August Previews
- Rules Compendium (3e) on DriveThruRPG
- Rules Compendium (3e) on Dungeon Masters Guild