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it seemed straightforward but wasn't. It also pretty much only became important when a monster had the 'improved grab' ability which is not explained on that one page.
I've read and reread the grappling rules and the MM entries times and again when prepping for a session but when the grapple started there were always questions left unanswered.
I don't think we ever managed to get it completely right in a game. The session right after getting the Rules Compendium was close: I only made a very minor mistake after pinning one of the characters - not that anyone noticed!
Anyway, grappling monsters have always been a PITA for me and my players.
Well, you've just mentioned the problem:Plane Sailing said:
it seemed straightforward but wasn't. It also pretty much only became important when a monster had the 'improved grab' ability which is not explained on that one page.
I've read and reread the grappling rules and the MM entries times and again when prepping for a session but when the grapple started there were always questions left unanswered.
I don't think we ever managed to get it completely right in a game. The session right after getting the Rules Compendium was close: I only made a very minor mistake after pinning one of the characters - not that anyone noticed!
Anyway, grappling monsters have always been a PITA for me and my players.
