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Dungeons & Dragonsis drop a recurring Easter egg that has appeared in every Fifth Edition rulebook since the 2014 Player ’s Handbook . by and by this month , adept of the Coast will free a new version of theMonster Manual , one ofD&D ’s core group rulebooks . The newMonster Manualcontains over 500 statblocks , includingrevamped version of many classical creatureswith new ability . However , Wizards of the Coast has confirmed that a long - range Easter egg found in the course credit sections of every Fifth Edition political campaign and rulebook release prior to the young core rulebooks has officially been retired .
As cover byPolygon , Wizards of the Coast has confirmed thatthe humorous disclaimer that had appear on the credits Sir Frederick Handley Page of older Fifth Edition rulebooks will no longer look inD&Drulebooks . These disclaimer usually referenced the perils of messing with various monsters or characters that appeared in their various Holy Writ , with Wizards of the Coast ceding duty for thing like " sticking appendages in the oral fissure of a leering green devil font " or " angering a dragon of any kind , " as mentioned in the 2014 Player ’s Handbook . No reason was given toPolygonfor the disclaimer ’s retreat .
One Of D&D’s Long-Running Easter Eggs Is Ending
Disclaimers, Long A Part Of Fifth Edition’s Rulebooks, Are Getting Cut From Future Books
While the disclaimer had no actual import or impact on the game , they were a small wink and nod to bothD&D ’s traditional knowledge and the figure of speech that surround play tabletop game . For case , Volo ’s Guide to Monstersreferenced the infamous writer ’s propensity for embellishing the truth , as well as his place in campaigns . " Do not swear Volo , " the disclaimer read ( viaD&D Beyond ) . " Do not go on quests offered by Volo . Do not listen to Volo . stave off being seen with him for risk of guilt trip by tie . If Volo come out in your campaign , your DM is undoubtedly trying to wipe out your character in a manner that can be pick on your own actions . "
donjon & Dragons ' unexampled Monster Manual provides revamp statblocks that increase the threat and fervor for many classic monsters .
The disavowal are not the only change being made toD&D ’s rulebook stylemoving forwards . Wizards of the Coast also embrace a young manner for its rulebook spine , using a full cherry-red figure rather of a mix of black and red . LongtimeD&Dalternate cover creative person Hydro74 also announced that Wizards had informed him that they were go in another direction for covers , withVecna : Eve of Ruinbeing their last part to the franchise for now .
D&D’s Disclaimers Were Funny, But Were Running Out Of Steam
Disclaimers Felt Like More Of An Obligation Than A Legitimately Funny Gag
WhileD&D ’s disclaimers were humourous , they sense more like an obligation than an literal humorous Easter eggin late tome . There was a certain thaumaturgy to the disavowal during other Fifth Edition , butit felt like too many people were in on the joke . It might be a good thing that the disclaimer are leavingD&Dbooks for now , as their eventual return will probably be celebrate by the community . For now , players can look back lovingly at the disclaimers as a part ofDungeons & Dragonshistory .
Source : Polygon , D&D Beyond
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