Art by Wylie Beckert, who also did the alternate cover art for Tasha's Cauldron of Everything.
Polygon got the exclusive reveal; you can read the article here.
Gosh that Gold Dragon is just... amazing.
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They're both REALLY good in their own ways, and (not saying this is you) I know some folks prefer the uniformity of the regular covers and spines when looking at bookshelves.
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I really like it, I prefer it to the standard one.
Sorry, I have to say, the positioning of the fighter is bugging me. The fighter is leaning against...air?
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I think she's supposed to be leaning against the dragon, but I see what you mean.
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They're both REALLY good in their own ways, and (not saying this is you) I know some folks prefer the uniformity of the regular covers and spines when looking at bookshelves.
That is definitely me lol.
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I think she's supposed to be leaning against the dragon, but I see what you mean.
I think that was the intent, but the dragon isn't where it needs to be for her to be doing that in a natural way, at least where she's sat. She needs to be basically where the right hand bowl is. As it is, she might be resting her left shoulder against it?
Odd thing to jump out at me, I know.
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I think she's supposed to be leaning against the dragon, but I see what you mean.
I think that was the intent, but the dragon isn't where it needs to be for her to be doing that in a natural way, at least where she's sat. She needs to be basically where the right hand bowl is. As it is, she might be resting her left shoulder against it?
Odd thing to jump out at me, I know.
OR her body needs to be rotated so she's facing us a bit more directly.
i'm not gonna be able to unsee it, but it doesn't make me like it any less XD
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I think she's supposed to be leaning against the dragon, but I see what you mean.
I think that was the intent, but the dragon isn't where it needs to be for her to be doing that in a natural way, at least where she's sat. She needs to be basically where the right hand bowl is. As it is, she might be resting her left shoulder against it?
Odd thing to jump out at me, I know.
OR her body needs to be rotated so she's facing us a bit more directly.
i'm not gonna be able to unsee it, but it doesn't make me like it any less XD
Maybe she was leaning against the dragon but it had to move its head to heat the kettle (or maybe we're all overthinking this, lol).
Anyway, I prefer the action/epic feel of the standard cover but the coziness here is nice too (and boy the detail on the dragon is awesome).
For folks "meh" on the cover. In my experience these soft touch style covers, starting with Tasha, often look a heck of a lot better in person than they do online for some reason.
I think it's good, and probably one of the best alt covers in sort of connecting with the mainstream cover (adventurer and dragon). I also really like the emblem on the back cover, that's the sort of design graphic logo thing I was hoping we'd be seeing over 2024. I wish the barcode didn't cut in the way it does, but this is the world we live in and how books are stocked and sold.
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Gorgeous! I usually forego the alternate covers, since I like my books to match on the shelf, but this certainly has me tempted to change my ways.
Really interested in the fact the new PHBs depict an Eastern dragon, instead of the traditional European style that has historically graced D&D book covers. I know a lot of folks in the community have wanted for decades D&D to branch out a little more in its exploration other cultures - be it new planes or new continents on existing ones. Here’s hoping these covers portend some interesting things to come!
I really like it, I prefer it to the standard one.
Sorry, I have to say, the positioning of the fighter is bugging me. The fighter is leaning against...air?
She's a fighter. She's clearly doing situps during their rest
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I really like it, I prefer it to the standard one.
Sorry, I have to say, the positioning of the fighter is bugging me. The fighter is leaning against...air?
She's a fighter. She's clearly doing situps during their rest
The Rogue challenged her, lol.
Honestly, the more I look at it, I could make a case for her leaning back farther than one normally would, I suppose? Like the dragon is supporting just her upper back instead of her full back.
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Gorgeous! I usually forego the alternate covers, since I like my books to match on the shelf, but this certainly has me tempted to change my ways.
Really interested in the fact the new PHBs depict an Eastern dragon, instead of the traditional European style that has historically graced D&D book covers. I know a lot of folks in the community have wanted for decades D&D to branch out a little more in its exploration other cultures - be it new planes or new continents on existing ones. Here’s hoping these covers portend some interesting things to come!
What better time to switch to the Alt cover art books than with the 2024 Core books! If you're gonna buy them splurge for the alt covers from here on, or just go with the core 3, would make an interesting look on the shelf, and my bring up some interesting conversations too.
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Is it just me or does the dragon spell out D&D if you squint?
I thought the tail looked a little ampersand-y, but it didn't occur to me to look for the Ds too
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Is it just me or does the dragon spell out D&D if you squint?
I thought the tail looked a little ampersand-y, but it didn't occur to me to look for the Ds too
Looks intentional to me. Nice touch.
I wonder if putting the title on the bottom of the book is going to be the new normal from now on. I guess it’d make sense for there to be some stylistic changes, but this one just feels so weird!
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Polygon got the exclusive reveal; you can read the article here.
Gosh that Gold Dragon is just... amazing.
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D&D StaffAnd the full cover:
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I think the regular cover is better, but I haven't really cared for most of the alternate covers. I am glad that they make them though.
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D&D StaffThey're both REALLY good in their own ways, and (not saying this is you) I know some folks prefer the uniformity of the regular covers and spines when looking at bookshelves.
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Gorgeous! I love it!
I really like it, I prefer it to the standard one.
Sorry, I have to say, the positioning of the fighter is bugging me. The fighter is leaning against...air?
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I like the art on the standard book better, but I don't care for it much either.
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I think that was the intent, but the dragon isn't where it needs to be for her to be doing that in a natural way, at least where she's sat. She needs to be basically where the right hand bowl is. As it is, she might be resting her left shoulder against it?
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i'm not gonna be able to unsee it, but it doesn't make me like it any less XD
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Maybe she was leaning against the dragon but it had to move its head to heat the kettle (or maybe we're all overthinking this, lol).
Anyway, I prefer the action/epic feel of the standard cover but the coziness here is nice too (and boy the detail on the dragon is awesome).
For folks "meh" on the cover. In my experience these soft touch style covers, starting with Tasha, often look a heck of a lot better in person than they do online for some reason.
I think it's good, and probably one of the best alt covers in sort of connecting with the mainstream cover (adventurer and dragon). I also really like the emblem on the back cover, that's the sort of design graphic logo thing I was hoping we'd be seeing over 2024. I wish the barcode didn't cut in the way it does, but this is the world we live in and how books are stocked and sold.
Jander Sunstar is the thinking person's Drizzt, fight me.
Gorgeous! I usually forego the alternate covers, since I like my books to match on the shelf, but this certainly has me tempted to change my ways.
Really interested in the fact the new PHBs depict an Eastern dragon, instead of the traditional European style that has historically graced D&D book covers. I know a lot of folks in the community have wanted for decades D&D to branch out a little more in its exploration other cultures - be it new planes or new continents on existing ones. Here’s hoping these covers portend some interesting things to come!
She's a fighter. She's clearly doing situps during their rest
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D&D StaffThe Rogue challenged her, lol.
Honestly, the more I look at it, I could make a case for her leaning back farther than one normally would, I suppose? Like the dragon is supporting just her upper back instead of her full back.
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What better time to switch to the Alt cover art books than with the 2024 Core books! If you're gonna buy them splurge for the alt covers from here on, or just go with the core 3, would make an interesting look on the shelf, and my bring up some interesting conversations too.
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Is it just me or does the dragon spell out D&D if you squint?
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Looks intentional to me. Nice touch.
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