Art by the prolific Mike Krahulik (Gabe from Penny Arcade) sets a wonderful tone for the book. The cover is a single wrap-around image positioned mainly on the front. That’s pretty much all I have to say about the materials of this particular volume – they seem A+.

This is the third book in a row that has seemed pristine in terms of construction. I feel it’s safe to assume the binding and production issues of yesteryear are no longer an issue. Not a cash grab like some people thought. So going forward, know that the jokes and humor present inside this book are made by people who love the game for people who love the game. Some may have feared this was a cash-grab to rake in money from the wildly popular Podcasts and Actual plays, but it is apparent immediately that this book was made with tons of care and love from everyone involved. With the wild success of “The C Team” and the repeated standing-room-only popularity of the Acquisitions Incorporated games at PAX, it was only a matter of time before Penny Arcade and Wizards of the Coast made a quasi-sourcebook for 5e. While 4th edition may have floundered, being too far different from previous iterations for oldschool players and too prolific for new dabblers, the legacy of Acquisitions Incorporated has continued to flourish.

Mechanical beholder 5e stats