D&D 5E Monster Manual Expanded II Second Edition News and Updates

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded II 2nd Edition (Update 3) Art Preview #49. Here's the first preview for the next update, the Mud Golem!

 

[AnotherGuy]

@Nixlord - two questions
1. Too lazy to go back into the thread - Is MM Expanded 1 finished with the new artwork?
2. Is there a system for skill proficiency that exists for monsters i.e. so much HD = so many skills etc or is just based on what makes sense for the monster?

 

[dave2008]

@Nixlord - two questions
1. Too lazy to go back into the thread - Is MM Expanded 1 finished with the new artwork?

Yes MME 1 is complete and MME 3 already has all new art. So the only one still to get the art update is MME 2.

2. Is there a system for skill proficiency that exists for monsters i.e. so much HD = so many skills etc or is just based on what makes sense for the monster?

Not in the DMG. If Nix has one they use I don't know. I don't know how you would do that other than what makes sense for the monster.

 

[Nixlord]

@Nixlord - two questions
1. Too lazy to go back into the thread - Is MM Expanded 1 finished with the new artwork?
2. Is there a system for skill proficiency that exists for monsters i.e. so much HD = so many skills etc or is just based on what makes sense for the monster?

Dave2008's answer is accurate. It's always what makes sense for the monster. I am also influenced by 'how do I make this monster/creature more fun/exciting for the DM to run/manage."

However, I always try to wear the 'WoTC style of design, sit back and review the stat block again to keep myself from overdoing it/giving a creature too many abilities. Too much and it might become too complex for an average DM to micromanage. Usually, only legendary creatures/versions end up with more than 2-3 abilities.

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded II 2nd Edition (Update 3) Art Preview #50. For the 50th update, here are two new troll art pieces - the Two-headed Troll and the Troll King!

 

[AnotherGuy]

That is a vicious troll king.

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded II 2nd Edition (Update 3) Art Preview #51. The dreaded dracolisk finally gets a much-deserved art upgrade! Notice that I've deviated from the traditional look of the dracolisk. It now has a more apparent basilisk-black dragon hybrid look.

 

[Nixlord]

Monster Manual Expanded II 2nd Edition (Update 3) Art Preview #52. Two pairs of ogres lumber their way into today's previews! The Champion of Grolantor, Monarch, Witch Doctor, and Vanguard!

 

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

Mouthbreathers!

 

[Stormonu]

Mouthbreathers!

haha, I was about say similar.

I think the Witch Doctor (Houdan?) would look a little less silly if it was maliciously grinning rather than looking like it's getting its driver license picture.