CR/ECL/Level Adjustments

[Johnny Angel]

3. D20 Modern creates monsters under the old 3E rules, instead of the more logical and highly improved v3.5 monster rules, because it was published before v3.5 came out. That's why the monster rules are the way that they are.

D'oh! I hadn't even thought to compare the types to the ones in 3.0, but you're right. The screwy rules were right there in 3.0. They were streamlined to something less hairy for 3.0. It might be worth opening a thread at some point about what 3.5 innovations are in need of importation into d20 Modern.