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The largest modifier in the 2014 guidelines is +4 AC. I wouldn't go beyond that personally. Actually, It shouldn't be to hard to calculate the effect by running the numbers with and without it. I need to run an errand then I will give it shot.

Thank you for your thoughts @AlViking they are much appreciated. 2014 Monster CR Calculator Just be aware this is specifically from the 2014 DMG monster creation guidelines. Also, if you are making a monster below CR 1 there are issue with the calculations. As I noted in the OP, this is...

Perhaps you missed were I added all of those to the non-legendary dragon? My non-legendary has more forced movement and applied conditions than the WotC Legendary version (which only has Command). Now, you could add those things to the Legendary version, but they are not there by default. Of...

That is only true if your are talking about 1v1 and all other things being equal. The intent in my system is a group of 3-5 deity PCs working together and a creature a rank higher than you is considered a solo threat. So how do 3-5 PCs take on a monster that is 10x more powerful than any one of...

I have been thinking about a comment @Blue mentioned in another thread. They suggested that non-legendary monsters are not / could not be a threat as solo monsters. I didn't agree with that (after all CR is independent of legendary status) and I have been souring a bit on legendary monster...

Because you literally multiple everything* by 10. So an intermediate deity that throws a punch for 10d6 damage, the greater deity, with no other changes, is doing 10d6 x10 damage. *not really everything, but things that deal with HP, damage, DR, healing, etc. To hit and defenses scale more...

OK, so what you are calling ranks is more like levels in my system and what I call rank is more like tiers in tour system. I have 5 levels per rank so 50 levels total (in theory - there is nothing that has reached those levels). Each rank in my setting is a 10x jump in power. So, all things...

They were asked about Greyhawk, since it is in the DMG, and they said, unfortunately, that they do not plan to go back to it. However, the people that said that are leaving shortly, so who knows. Maybe new management brings a new look at Greyhawk. However, I wouldn't hope to see anything for a...

No, when you said WotC borrowed TTRPG design I agreed with you! Did you even read my post!? Right here I am agreeing with the facts you presented: I have also not pointed out any other designers. I even clarified that I was only talking about D&D! Finally, this discussion was never about...

Ok, so I was close! I couldn't remember if you had intermediate deities or not. Mine is similar. I also have 10, but it starts with immortals (and I start with the old BECMI ranks). Interesting, the highest known ranking in my setting corelates to your top ranking. Hopefully hat should make it...

I am sure there are those people, but I am not one of them. I am happy to list the mistakes I think WotC (or TSR or any company) has made (and there are many) if you want. But not acknowledging the good with the bad just makes you look overly biased and/or ignorant. Then you double down on your...

@Blue , here is an example of a non legendary dragon that is solo threat for 4 PCs (level 11-12) per the 2024 encounter guidelines and monster designs.

Ok, I didn't dispute any of your facts though. Everything I disputed was your opinion. Perhaps you didn't read my response? For instance the link you provided about rolling against a DC presents an opinion, not a fact. It may use some facts in the article, but the overall thrust is an opinion...