If you can, try to see if you can return the Essentials Kit that you bought. Since you probably already broke the seal, most shops will probably say no, but that is the worst case scenario and it does not hurt to ask.
I would avoid buying the Essentials Kit online, since it is difficult to tell if you bought the old printing or new printing. If you really want the code, try to buy the Essentials Kit in person so you can look at the package before you buy. If the package says something about a D&D Beyond code, then it is the old printing and it comes with a digital code. If it does not say anything about Beyond, then it is the new printing and it does not come with any codes.
I am assuming you live in America. Last time I went to Target, there are still old printings of the Essentials Kit available, but not every Target has the old printing, and make sure you visit the store physically and buy it in person so you can be sure it is the old printing. As far as I can tell, each Target location carries either only the old printing or new printing, not both, but a lot of Targets in my area have switched to the new printing already. I do not recommend buying the Essentials Kit through Target online, since you cannot tell which version they will ship to you.
Additionally, try checking Barnes and Noble and your local game stores. You can also try Walmart, but I have only seen the Starter Set there lately. And just like Target, make sure you check all these stores' stock in person rather than ordering it online, so you can be sure you are getting the old printing.
I already bought it through Amazon. Same with the 2014 starter set 😔
Then ask Amazon or whoever the third party seller is if you can return it.
There is no digital code in the Starter Set, so just keep that. The old printing of the physical Essentials Kit box set is the only physical product that comes with a code.
My Essentials kit D&D beyond codes are missing
The new version of the essentials kit no longer comes with a code.
Birgit | Shifter | Sorcerer | Dragonlords
Shayone | Hobgoblin | Sorcerer | Netherdeep
Do you know where i can find the digital maps for Icespire?
Not outside of having purchased the adventure.
Birgit | Shifter | Sorcerer | Dragonlords
Shayone | Hobgoblin | Sorcerer | Netherdeep
If you can, try to see if you can return the Essentials Kit that you bought. Since you probably already broke the seal, most shops will probably say no, but that is the worst case scenario and it does not hurt to ask.
I would avoid buying the Essentials Kit online, since it is difficult to tell if you bought the old printing or new printing. If you really want the code, try to buy the Essentials Kit in person so you can look at the package before you buy. If the package says something about a D&D Beyond code, then it is the old printing and it comes with a digital code. If it does not say anything about Beyond, then it is the new printing and it does not come with any codes.
I am assuming you live in America. Last time I went to Target, there are still old printings of the Essentials Kit available, but not every Target has the old printing, and make sure you visit the store physically and buy it in person so you can be sure it is the old printing. As far as I can tell, each Target location carries either only the old printing or new printing, not both, but a lot of Targets in my area have switched to the new printing already. I do not recommend buying the Essentials Kit through Target online, since you cannot tell which version they will ship to you.
Additionally, try checking Barnes and Noble and your local game stores. You can also try Walmart, but I have only seen the Starter Set there lately. And just like Target, make sure you check all these stores' stock in person rather than ordering it online, so you can be sure you are getting the old printing.
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I already bought it through Amazon. Same with the 2014 starter set 😔
Then ask Amazon or whoever the third party seller is if you can return it.
There is no digital code in the Starter Set, so just keep that. The old printing of the physical Essentials Kit box set is the only physical product that comes with a code.
Check Licenses and Resync Entitlements: < https://www.dndbeyond.com/account/licenses >
Running the Game by Matt Colville; Introduction: < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e-YZvLUXcR8 >
D&D with High School Students by Bill Allen; Season 1 Episode 1: < https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=52NJTUDokyk&t >