Here’s a quick look at the Desert of Athas Dungeon Tiles set. I haven’t put together the 3d elements yet, but I can tell you that they do not include any instructions as to how to put them together. You are left to your own devices, much like the Harrowing Halls set. Having said that, it isn’t rocket science either…
Here’s a video I put together showing the tiles…
www. Newbie DM .com 
dreadgazebo
June 8, 2010
Let’s hope this set doesn’t have any rogue leftover pieces like the Harrowing Halls set did…
Snarls-at-Fleas
June 8, 2010
Wow! I see water and a boat. Good set. 🙂
newbiedm
June 9, 2010
“part of the Dark Sun line of D&D…. eh…… stuff.”
The word is “supplements” dummy.
🙂
James
June 9, 2010
Thanks for the preview, I am really looking forward to getting this set.
GMBob
June 9, 2010
I picked up a triple shot of this set yesteday and so far, I’m impressed. While it’s billed to be for Dark Sun, it works well for any desert setting.
Kergan
June 12, 2010
As a long time Dark Sun fan, this set is extremely irritating. There is hardly any water on Athas, let alone boats for crossing it.
Does not bode well for DS 4th Edition.
cwfilson
June 13, 2010
I suspect, as NewbieDM said, that the Dark Sun label is merely marketing (I still fear for the 4E iteration of it, if only because they bastardized FR so badly). The fact that there is water in here is probably for giving DMs options for use with other tile sets. As NewbieDM said, it would be great for beaches (which I could have really used about 5 months ago). Same goes for the outdoor transition pieces. The boat is kind of dumb. Also, I really like that they had a few pieces that matched up with Dire Tombs (again, as NewbieDM pointed out).
craftygamergirl
June 15, 2010
That’s my one complaint about the dungeon tiles. No clear instructions on how to handle the 3D elements. And the example pictures of how to use them? Difficult to decipher. Nevertheless, I love 3D elements and this looks like a neat set.
E. Valentine
June 16, 2010
SCRIPT, man, SCRIPT! It’s cringe-worthy listening to you.
newbiedm
June 16, 2010
Okay, I’m working on my latest script. Here I submit it for your approval:
Fade In.
NEWBIEDM sits at his computer at 1AM, and reads a dicky comment.
NEWBIEDM types: “if you don’t like it asshole, get off my blog.”
Fade Out.
THE END
Rev. Lazaro
June 16, 2010
*golf claps for Newbie*
thadeousc
June 16, 2010
Well played NewbieDM…well played.
sarahdarkmagic
June 16, 2010
I really appreciate your style in doing these, NewbieDM! There are lots of places where I can see a “professional” setup but I enjoy watching you go through them and listening to you give your remarks as you go.
deadorcs
June 16, 2010
I’m submitting your script for a Broadway adaptation. Tony awards, here we come!
DM Samuel
June 16, 2010
NewbieDM, Peter Jackson called – he wants to option your script and make it into a major motion picture. He was going to get Del Toro to direct it, but they had a falling out – how about Tarantino?
bigbadmikey
June 17, 2010
Hi, first time here and wanted to say that the set is overall pretty good. The 3d elements were fairly easy to do. I just tried to see which pieces fit and which ones didn’t. Love the site, keep up the great work!
j-man
June 21, 2010
Wow! I sooo could have used this set about a month ago. On the bright side, I need some beaches now! I’m also considering getting some sinister woods with this, what do you guys think of that idea?
Colmarr
June 23, 2010
You know, normally I object to bloggers being arsehats in reply to other people being arsehats first, but somehow newbie’s response transcended arsehattery and entered the realm of comedy gold.
My congratulations, sir!
PaganPrincess81
June 30, 2010
I think that you are absolutely fabulous! I just stumbled across your podcasts on itunes and absolutely loved them. As for the supplement, I think it could come in very handy for my campaign very soon. Thanks for the preview
Icosahedrophilia
July 6, 2010
Thanks for this! I have been itching to see photos since my sets are waiting for me back at home, and I’m on the road. Wish they had put it more tents.
Chris
February 11, 2011
The comments are more fun than the tiles, which is good, since WoTC discontinued their minis and is beta testing the virtual tabletop. Cloud D&D, here we come.