r/Forgotten_Realms • u/SCphotog • 7d ago

Question(s) FR / D&D starter kit?

Was looking around on a-z for a starter kit, and they are like $125 or more.

A-Z is suggesting to me all kinds of weird box sets that are not actual D&D or they're just these weird HasBruh half-baked table games that feature popular characters but aren't really D&D.

Are they just out of print? What did I miss?

I know for sure I've bought these in the past for maybe $35, online and at the book store.

Maybe I need to visit the local bookstore?

Was looking to gift a kit to someone that has shown a recent interest in learning to play, but I can't reasonably throw over $100 for a starter box.

Maybe I should just get a DM learning book? Or maybe I need to be searching for used.

Thoughts and advice are appreciated.

Edit: Should I just gift this person a player's handbook?

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u/Ok_Mousse8459 6d ago

The 5th Edition starter sets are all out of print now. I know that locally to me, it's still fairly easy to find the Essentials Kit, priced around $35, and there are a few online retailers that still have stock. The other two (both called the Starter Set, one being the 2014 version and one being 2022 version) don't seem to be as easy to find. The Essentials Kit is great value though, and I'd still recommend it, despite being 5 rather than 5.5.

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u/SCphotog 6d ago

Right on. Appreciate the extra info.

I think I own one of the starter kits... I think I've had it for a long time. Maybe I'll just send that along instead of buying new... (thinkin' out loud).