![]() And I am sure that there will be a gatecrashing of new M:TG players because D&D has broken out and decided to take on a new world that they love. I can understand I love those too (especially Greyhawk), but I am actually glad for something new. Maybe you want someone to do the heavy lifting for you and convert things over to 5th edition, or you just want to see your favorite setting reprinted in a new form because you love it. You were hoping for anyone of those because they are familiar. I know that some of you were hoping for Greyhawk or Darksun or Dragonlance or Planescape or Spelljammer or whatever. A whole new world (actually a very large city) for D&D that takes us fully outside of previous editions like what we have seen with the Forgotten Realms, Barovia or Ebberon that are available for 5th edition. Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica is is a full complete new campaign book. There are a lot of “official” campaign worlds for D&D. There is history here that I am sure will be built upon even further as we play and explore in this giant city of Ravnica. The Dungeon Master has guides on filling dungeons with treasures and creating intricate adventures with amazing big bads. Ravnica is an entire plane that is dominated by the ten guilds (see image below.) But this is still a full-on campaign D&D guide that you can build characters, wield magic weapons and fight deadly beasts. This is one of the worlds that is built upon the lore that whispers behind the card play and game engine of Magic: The Gathering. Chapter 6 wraps up the book with monsters and creatures found on Magic: The Gathering cards along with other guild details. Chapter 5 continues with Ravnica treasures including details and rules for new magic items. Chapter 4 is all of the Dungeons Master and expands on what can be found in the Dungeon Master’s Guide. Chapter 3 takes over to describe the City of Ravnica and the ten district’s six precincts. Chapter 2 guides the character building further with details on Guilds. It has six chapters to help you build characters and adventures. ![]() Very simply, it is a new D&D campaign sourcebook. Ravnica happens to be one of the most popular Magic: The Gathering settings among players because of the ten guilds described in Ravnica support typical deck building methods. And two new ones in 2018, 2019 Guilds of Ravnica and Ravnica Allegiance. Three from 2012 to 2013 Return to Ravnica, Gatecrash, and Dragon’s Maze. There are three from 2005 to 2006 Ravnica: City of Guilds, Guildpact, and Dissension. And those origins are in eight-card sets. ![]() Because the best way to learn & explore is to play D&D! Ravnica – City of GuildsĪs you already know, Ravnica origins come from Magic: The Gathering. I am glad to have this campaign book to put it all into a form that I will be able to learn more about it. But looking through the art and descriptions in the new Ravnica book, I can see all the M:TG influences and connect to what I have played on the table with my magic cards with friends. Sometimes the card writeups & art will catch my eye and I’ll invest a bit in learning more, but typically I’m looking at mana color and game mechanics. I will admit I don’t know a lot of the lore or cannon from MAGIC, I know about the colors and typically what to expect from building certain decks. I’ve been playing D&D since around 1980 as a kid, and I started playing Magic: The Gathering while I was in the Navy back in 1996 a few years after it came out. I didn’t really know how they would do this well, and now that the book is here, it all makes sense. I know I’ve seen lots of homebrew mashups in the past, and I’ve seen some inklings that this D&D and Magic: The Gathering crossover was coming in the future, but it is great to finally see this completed and in my hands. I will start off by saying that the little Magic: The Gathering symbol on the cover and spine make this more of a reality. I like physical books, so I’m happy to have a physical hardcopy in my hands. I’ve had the chance to explore through this new campaign sourcebook on D&D Beyond since it’s release and I really have enjoyed reading through the online book but I’m old school. The campaign book was released earlier to select game stores and online content has been made available through D&D Beyond, Roll20 & Fantasy Grounds earlier. The Guildmasters’ Guide to Ravnica opens up the world of Magic: The Gathering for your D&D 5th edition game. Today on November 20th, 2018, Wizards of the Coast’s newest offering will be available everywhere.
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