Monster creation guides

[BiggusGeekus]

I'm looking for a general "how to" on monster creation.

Any links?

Thank in advance!

 

[BOZ]

there was the 3.0 conversion guide, but i don't know of anything for 3.5.

 

[demiurge1138]

In 3.5, it's covered pretty well in the back of the Monster Manual.

Demiurge out.

 

[BOZ]

well, there is that too.

 

[BiggusGeekus]

well, there is that too.

I don't even know what I was thinking. Serves me right for not looking.

 

[Ferret]

The MM does it backwards, CR then stats; am I the only one who worries about CR last?

 

[Campbell]

The MM does it backwards, CR then stats; am I the only one who worries about CR last?

Generally, if you're going to be designing a monster with a specific encounter in mind it's a good idea to have a CR in mind before hand. Additionally, from a gameplay POV having sufficient HD to back up a monster's special abilities can be relatively important.

 

[BOZ]

it can go either way; you could design a monster to work with your current party level, or you could be designing a monster based on a cool idea you had regardless of your party's level or whether or not you're even running a game.

of course, it's really great when you have both at the same time.