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After reviewing several pages on DPR estimations, here is my thought: I like that this gold dragon has Word of Recall & Zone of Truth, because when I’ve used a gold dragon it was an ally to the PCs (and its fight vs a red dragon happened “narratively” while PCs undertook their quest), so those...

There’s a few things I like in the new stat blocks but tons that I don’t like. Specifically in regards to the Shapechange qualifying text, I really don’t like it. Because the spell shapechange (a) is a total stat block swap out, and (b) the (2014) spell language is really player facing in a way...

D&D is really getting a glow up, just like we were told. ;)

Cross brand licensing.

I also have objections to the layout/format of the stat blocks, but I've already posted extensively on that with before/after examples of my preferences: D&D 5E - Radically shrinking stat blocks I didn't want to weigh down the thread by duplicating my opinions, but I'm there on record if it's of...

Sure, so I've had problems with 3 "categories" of overwritten monsters. (1) There are monsters that have "too much writing devoted to one ability"; my most recent example (from the last live 5e game I ran, since then it's just been PbP Rime of the Frostmaiden) is the intellect devourer's Body...

Hey Dave! Likewise, I always am interested in your approach and respect the effort you put into your own monster making process. I have a lot to learn from you! It might be easier if we talk about a specific monster…if that’s not derailing this thread…Because the overall argument I have can be...

Off target teleportation leading to more mixed coupling and long-distance relationships. :)

Strong no from me. At this point whenever I see WotC putting out the “new improved version” all I read is “this may be marginally equivalent to the most marginal third party products, likely with two steps forward two steps back design.” Previews I’ve seen for 2024 MM have deeply confirmed...

Amen @MerricB

One year and going slow and steady...

GM POST Jack flits up the bucket lift shaft. Currently the bucket lift is settled at the level above the party's heads (Level 1). For most creatures that would pose an impassable challenge, but Jack is slight enough to be able to squeeze through the gaps in the winch mechanism. A passage...

I’m pretty sure Aric is a circle of the moon Druid meaning he is a Large (cr 1) giant spider which could carry one of you on his back, but @Steve Gorak will know his character best!

GM POST Tail flitting about uncomfortably, Trex – the kobold leader with fake constructed wings who was recently "de-possessed" by Lumrolur – sees that the party is ready to move on. Speaking in yapping chitters to the other 3 kobolds, in a manner a bit like a diminutive dragon's snarl, Trex...

The Arcane Brotherhood is a group of power-hungry wizards whose tower in Luskan was destroyed and the wizards left in exile across the land with mysterious aims. Many are not entirely human/mortal. Incident I'd trust you to come up with something based on Alma's unique backstory, perhaps...

Yes! History will be more about the wizardly organization as a whole (and less so about individual members), with scaling DCs (DC 8, DC 12, DC 15, DC 20), but less than 8 would indicate either misinformation OR some kind of run-in with the wizards that ended poorly in Alma's past.

If there’s a fight between two sides, regular folks are likely to get caught in the crossfire. Muscular neutrals might want to control the engagement to prevent/mitigate harm to innocents - manifesting as sabotaging either side, depending on how the neutral evaluates that side’s strategy...