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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jul 3, 2023 12:46:45 GMT -5
I agree with Dungeon Crawl Classics on the idea of special or unique monsters. For example, there might be a risk of running into some Orcs in the local mountains if one ventures too far but even more frightening is "the Orc" that also resides there. This Orc will be a little more souped up than the standard monster entry. Maybe he knows a spell or two (or is wearing a magic ring?) or has better weapons than is typical. In effect, this Orc will be like a boss version of the original monster. This Orc should probably have a reputation attached to him as well. I think you get the idea.
Do you use special or unique versions of the standard monsters in your campaigns? Do you use something else?
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jul 3, 2023 12:47:28 GMT -5
I've used a special version of a standard monster a few times but I usually create new monsters.
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Post by simrion on Jul 3, 2023 17:54:17 GMT -5
I've used some special or unique ones at times. It's kind of implied in OD&D at the back of Monsters & Treasures where Gary suggested such and gave examples. Or examples of monsters teaming up. Also if I remember correctly, in some Monster Manual entries it was mentioned the creatures displayed were average examples of their respective races or species.
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Post by simrion on Jul 3, 2023 17:55:14 GMT -5
And 2nd Edition expanded the concept with their Complete Monster "splatbook" which provided details on giving Monsters Character Classes
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jul 3, 2023 21:10:24 GMT -5
I agree with Dungeon Crawl Classics on the idea of special or unique monsters. For example, there might be a risk of running into some Orcs in the local mountains if one ventures too far but even more frightening is "the Orc" that also resides there. This Orc will be a little more souped up than the standard monster entry. Maybe he knows a spell or two (or is wearing a magic ring?) or has better weapons than is typical. In effect, this Orc will be like a boss version of the original monster. This Orc should probably have a reputation attached to him as well. I think you get the idea. Do you use special or unique versions of the standard monsters in your campaigns? Do you use something else? This was all around from the earliest days of the hobby. I did this form day one and many people independently (from the creators) came up with this on their own bitd. |
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Post by The Semi-Retired Gamer on Jul 4, 2023 3:11:26 GMT -5
I agree with Dungeon Crawl Classics on the idea of special or unique monsters. For example, there might be a risk of running into some Orcs in the local mountains if one ventures too far but even more frightening is "the Orc" that also resides there. This Orc will be a little more souped up than the standard monster entry. Maybe he knows a spell or two (or is wearing a magic ring?) or has better weapons than is typical. In effect, this Orc will be like a boss version of the original monster. This Orc should probably have a reputation attached to him as well. I think you get the idea. Do you use special or unique versions of the standard monsters in your campaigns? Do you use something else? This was all around from the earliest days of the hobby. I did this form day one and many people independently (from the creators) came up with this on their own bitd. I'm aware of it taking place in the early days. I'm just curious if people were doing it or tended to just create new monsters. |
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Jul 4, 2023 4:10:10 GMT -5
This was all around from the earliest days of the hobby. I did this form day one and many people independently (from the creators) came up with this on their own bitd. I'm aware of it taking place in the early days. I'm just curious if people were doing it or tended to just create new monsters. I always did both and that is what I would encourage everyone to do. |
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Post by muddywater on Mar 27, 2024 21:57:51 GMT -5
I agree with Dungeon Crawl Classics on the idea of special or unique monsters. For example, there might be a risk of running into some Orcs in the local mountains if one ventures too far but even more frightening is "the Orc" that also resides there. This Orc will be a little more souped up than the standard monster entry. Maybe he knows a spell or two (or is wearing a magic ring?) or has better weapons than is typical. In effect, this Orc will be like a boss version of the original monster. This Orc should probably have a reputation attached to him as well. I think you get the idea. Do you use special or unique versions of the standard monsters in your campaigns? Do you use something else? I like creating unique monsters spawned from the dark. |
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