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Wizards Presents: Worlds and Monsters

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Wizards Presents: Worlds and Monsters is a 96-page sourcebook for Dungeons & Dragons 4th edition released in January 2008.

Official synopsis[]

This lavishly illustrated 96-page book gives roleplaying game fans a unique, behind-the-curtain glimpse into the making of the Dungeons & Dragons roleplaying game. The book contains essays and asides from the game’s premier designers, developers, and editors. Through words and illustrations, it explores some of the D&D game’s most iconic locations and monsters, sharing insights never before revealed in any previous game product. JENNIFER CLARKE WILKES works as an game editor at Wizards of the Coast, Inc. She has also co-written a number of roleplaying game supplements, including the Faiths of Eberron and Sandstorm supplements.

Content[]

Development and release[]

Development[]

Wizards Presents: Worlds and Monsters was written by Jennifer Clarke Wilkes.

Release[]

Wizards Presents: Worlds and Monsters was released by Wizards of the Coast in January 2008 for $19.95 US, or $25.95 Canadian.[1]

On February 9, 2016, it was re-released in digital format. It is currently available on DriveThruRPG and Dungeon Masters Guild for $4.79.

Reception and influence[]

Critical reception[]

As of 2023, Wizards Presents: Worlds and Monsters reached the rank of Silver seller on DriveThruRPG.

Influence on other works[]

External links[]

References[]

  1. ↑ 1.0 1.1 1.2 1.3 1.4 1.5 1.6 1.7 1.8 Product page. Wizards.com, via Web Archive.
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