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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Sulicius" data-source="post: 9636526" data-attributes="member: 6896569">I've been using the 2024 DMG encounter guidelines with 2024 monsters for both my 2014 game and my 2024 game. In both cases, I have found the numbers to work a lot better.1. Legendary monsters are, IMO, much improved, but in quite a few instances, not enough. Solo monsters still lack the amount of durability and power to go toe to toe with a full adventuring party. I do think they are easier to run.2. This isn't 100% true. I'd say about 10% of monsters still have attacks that force a saving throw. Additionally, there are quite a few attacks that have been turned into saving throws, like a vampire's bite. This evens things out a bit. AC is still king.3. The art IS fantastic, though I am not much of a fan of most of the devils. The Hezrou is probably one of my favorite now.4. Interesting new mechanics? They are very rare. I don't really mind it. 5. Species-free NPC's are fine. I have never been interested in orcs and goblins as a creature type, and much prefer them without species. I personally don't need them. I have found it easier to personalize NPC's by their personality or appearance.Overall, I am really, really digging the new MM. It has most of the design I really wanted, and I am loving the power increase overall.</blockquote>