4th Edition D&D Core Rulebook Wallpapers

It's possible that nothing else can better set the mood for role-playing games excitement as good fantasy art. In a related fashion, role-playing can inspire the dabblers and professionals in fantasy art. The two passions go hand-in-hand.

Wizards of the Coast has some brand new fantasy art available free on their site, specifically formatted for desktop wallpaper.

With the release of the 4^th Edition of the Player's Handbook, Dungeon Master's Guide, and Monster Manual, you also get glorious new art. We've chosen a few pieces to showcase here for you, and they've been formatted into handy-dandy desktop wallpaper sizes so that your computer doesn't feel left out of the 4th Edition fun. (Maybe you should send a link to the one depicting a noncombat encounter to remind your least cautious party member that blithely strolling through even an 'empty' dungeon isn't always a Good Idea.)

There are only nine so far, but it really gives a good idea of what artistic style can be found in the books. Check them out at 4th Edition D&D Core Rulebook Wallpapers.

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3.5 to 4th Edition Conversion Guide from Wizards

Wizards of the Coast was not originally going to release a conversion guide to 4^th edition (currently available in a BOX SET from Amazon.com for only $62.97) from 3^rd edition. However, they seem to have bowed to pressure from the fans. Read a more detailed story and a link to the ready-to-use guide at dragonavenue.com - 3.5 to 4^th Edition Conversion Guide from Wizards.