[Goodman/Blackdirge] Critter Cache II: Prehistoric Beasts released!

[BLACKDIRGE]

Hey all,

Just FYI, JoeGKushner has posted a review of Critter Cache: Prehistoric Beasts.

Prehistoric Beasts Review

BD

 

[ColonelHardisson]

I just bought Prehistoric Beasts (as well as Big Bugs). I want to say how pleased I am with these purchases. The Prehistoric Beasts book, especially, covers its subject remarkably well, so that just about any given dino could be statted up using this book (along with the two behemoths from the Monster Manual).

I'm also hoping to see additional volumes in this series - the "legendary monsters" idea is particularly appealing. I also would like to put in a vote for plant-based creatures.

 

[BLACKDIRGE]

I just bought Prehistoric Beasts (as well as Big Bugs). I want to say how pleased I am with these purchases. The Prehistoric Beasts book, especially, covers its subject remarkably well, so that just about any given dino could be statted up using this book (along with the two behemoths from the Monster Manual).

I'm also hoping to see additional volumes in this series - the "legendary monsters" idea is particularly appealing. I also would like to put in a vote for plant-based creatures.

Thanks. It’s always nice to hear when people enjoy your work.

Yeah, something along the lines of "legendary monsters" is definitely going to happen. And apparently, I might be in serious trouble if I don’t do a Critter Cache on plant monsters.

Next up is Animals & Beasts, which features a lot of the animals you have been missing from the Monster Manual. After that, it's fey critters, which I literally just finished writing today. That one will feature some old favorites from past editions (the spriggan, for example), more missing monsters, and a more classic take on the basic fey mythology (completely optional).

I'll post the cover and a monster list for the upcoming fey Critter Cache as soon as I have the art.

BD

 

[ColonelHardisson]

Next up is Animals & Beasts, which features a lot of the animals you have been missing from the Monster Manual.

Fantastic! PLEASE include members of the deer (deer, elk, moose, caribou, Irish Elk) family, if possible.

 

[Emberion]

I just want to note that I'd buy a Critter Cache of plant monsters.

Just to let you know (and all who are interested) Alluria Publishing has just released a plant-based PC race, with monster blocks as well. Its not a whole monster book, but its a start .

Anyway, I too would like to see a plant-based critter cache, that would rock.
Maybe Alluria and Goodman/Blackdirge could arrange so that oaklings could be in there as well. I'm up for that. Let me know

-Emberion

 

[Vanuslux]

Just to let you know (and all who are interested) Alluria Publishing has just released a plant-based PC race, with monster blocks as well. Its not a whole monster book, but its a start .

-Emberion

Looks cool.

 

[BLACKDIRGE]

Fantastic! PLEASE include members of the deer (deer, elk, moose, caribou, Irish Elk) family, if possible.

Sorry, Colonel, I focused on the critters that were obviously missing from the Monster Manual: lions, tigers, apes, etc.

However, there will be many more Critter Caches, and eventually, I'll get around to doing Animals & Beasts II, which can include some of the neat animals I couldn't put in the first go around (like the megaloceros you mentioned).

BD

 

[cleavthorn]

I think Aeryn will agree with me that we are always willing to listen to what people want.

With that said, I think we're putting out a quality product (especially for the money!) and I look forward to drawn' an' drawn' more monsters.

 

[JoeGKushner]

How about doing a poll on the naming conventions. The one thing I don't like about these awesome monster books are the video game style names. "Blue Horned Behemoth strike!"

I'd love to just see 'em called what they're supposed to be called and not in parenthesis as a nod to what's really going on.

 

[Zaukrie]

I totally disagree with Joe. In a fantasy setting w/o scientists, they would be named after their appearance, not some kind of naming convention they'd never have in that world.