D&D 5E (2014) Is the 5e Monster Manual the best MM ever?

[Joe Liker]

But we DO need flumphs! They are one possible result on the Wild Surge table. As such, their inclusion is pretty much required.

 

[Scorpio616]

Too much blank space holds this volume back. 2e Monstrous Manual still holds my vote for overall best official monster book.

 

[Nebulous]

I for one can't wait to see what Frog God does with 5th Edition Foes.

 

[Uder]

Too early to tell.

A strong point in its favor is that it is eminently readable, but still works well as a reference.

I for one can't wait to see what Frog God does with 5th Edition Foes.

I think I'm waiting for 5th Edition Foes 2.0 Re-Revised this time around.

 

[Uder]

Double post

 

[pickin_grinnin]

We'll see. I don't have mine yet. I was extremely disappointed with the art in the new Player's Handbook.

 

[Salamandyr]

We'll see. I don't have mine yet. I was extremely disappointed with the art in the new Player's Handbook.

I too found the PHB to be downright awful, bordering on offensive, but the art in the MM was way better.

 

[DM Howard]

Oh dear gods WHY AM I SO OLD?

I'm actually referring to the /original/ Hacklopedia, which consisted of ten $15 paperback black and white volumes. At the time I was incensed because I was really excited about Hackmaster and the release of a $150 monster sourcebook in the era of $30 hardbacks was unforgivable. It really seemed like Kenzer was drinking their own Kool-Aid and using Hard 8 marketing practices as well as writing style.

BUT THAT WAS 13 YEARS AGO, and (judging by your profile) you may not even be old enough to remember it!

*weeps quietly*

Hehe, most certainly not. I would have only had the AD&D Black Box with the Red Dragon on the front for about year by that point.

 

[Sailor Moon]

I went and picked up a copy of Monsternomicon I and II. These two books are where everyone needs to set their standards. They are brilliant!

 

[Nebulous]

I think I'm waiting for 5th Edition Foes 2.0 Re-Revised this time around.

Oh, was it full of errors the first time around? I can't wait that long for re-re-revised!!!