Icewind Dale: Rime Of The Frostmaiden Dice & Miscellany

So, a large part of this will be duplicated from my previous reviews. That’s because this set is almost identical to the other sets.

Differences

• The D20s are both normal size. I really do prefer it this way.

• The map has a reverse side with maps of locations found on the big, overall area map. Also a good choice. It would be cool though if it was printed on small cards. That way you could place them down as they arrive, and also gives the Dungeon Master more freedom to choose which maps they want the players to see and when.

• Everything is Icewind Dale themed, and meant to go with the adventure released along side, Icewind Dale: Rime of the Frostmaiden.

 

 Pros

• Complete set, including 2 D20 (for advantage/disadvantage), 1 D12, 1 D10, 1 D8, 4 D6, 1 D4, 1 D100 (in 10 increments)

• The additional of informational cards is a nice touch. They outline factions and enemies that can be found in Icewind Dale, all written from the perspective of Drizzt. They also provide a map. The added value here is great, I just wish they’d extent this further. Potion trackers, condition cards, that sort of thing.

• The card box with inner felt is nice, and closes well.

Could Go Either Way

• If you’re already an expert on the Forgotten Realms, and Icewind Dale in particular. the cards are going to be of no help to you. The map is still nice though.

• The reverse side of the map has a reverse side that goes into more detail of certain locations found on the main map. It’d be nice to have these on cards though, so you could place them over the area when they’re there.

Cons

• Similar to the other dice sets in this edition, this set can be a bit pricey compared to other dice manufacturers. These sets often go on sale making them more affordable, but the MSRP is rather high when you can buy sets for 10 bucks at your local game store. With sales though, it can be a far easier sale. That said, I’m happy to see that they added more to it than some previous sets they’ve released.

Everything below the image is duplicated from a previous review, which can be found here. I’ve done so for your convenience.

Contents of the set: Dice, cards, map, and box.

Introduction

We got yet more dice, this time aimed at the Forgotten Realms. The set features 4 d6s, 2 d20, 1d12, 1d10, 1d8, 1d6, 1d4, and 1d100. To actually use the D100, you need to roll both the D10 and the D100. One gives you the one’s column, the other gives you the 10s. This is pretty standard. However, there’s more to the box than just the dice.

The Box

There’s a card box that comes with the set as well. The inside is nicely padded, and the artwork on the outside is very striking. I think it’s more of a display piece though, as I wouldn’t trust it around water, and I can see it being scratched up. Instead I think it belongs on a shelf. I’d suggest actually going to a game with a dice bag if you care about preserving the box. When you’re at home though that consideration goes away.

Cards

Included are a range of cards with descriptions of characters, factions and enemies found in Icewind Dale. Now these I like. You can keep them in the middle of the table for players to consult regularly, re-read quickly if there’s been a pretty serious break, or just put down on the table when meeting with a particular person as a visual aid, in in a particular area. Of course, if you’re not going to play in Icewind Dale this goes unused though.