As a DM, I have a few "pet" monsters I try to use at least once in a given campaign. Some are quite quirky.
For example, I've long used the Achaierai, a strange birdlike critter from the lower planes, adapting it for editions and games that lack stats for it. My players hate it's guts.
I'm also fond of the Aurumvorax.
On the other hand, I've had horrible experiences with Aboleths and Remorhaz (Remorhazes?), and whenever I find myself having to face them, the encounter fills me with dread.
I'm curious about monsters that others have love/hate relationships with?
For example, I've long used the Achaierai, a strange birdlike critter from the lower planes, adapting it for editions and games that lack stats for it. My players hate it's guts.
I'm also fond of the Aurumvorax.
On the other hand, I've had horrible experiences with Aboleths and Remorhaz (Remorhazes?), and whenever I find myself having to face them, the encounter fills me with dread.
I'm curious about monsters that others have love/hate relationships with?