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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MoutonRustique" data-source="post: 6368599" data-attributes="member: 22362">For me, personally, these are the kind of stat-blocks that make me create my own stat-block for the creature. This kind of presentation is unusable for me at the table.For creatures with powers that are so wordy, I'd actually prefer the addition of a condensed stat-block that references abilities - since we're already doing that with spells anyway...[sblock]AraneaXP 450 (CR 2)CE Large monstrosityInitiative +3DEFENSEAC 14hp: 39 (6d10 + 6)Saving Throws: Int +5OFFENSESpeed: 30 ft., climb 30 ft.Melee Attack—Bite: +5 to hit Hit: 1d8 + 3 piercing damage + poisonRanged Attack—Webs (recharge 5, 6): +5 to hit Range 30 ft./60 ft.; one creatureHit: The target is restrainedSTATISTICSStr 14 (+2), Dex 16 (+3), Con 12 (+1), Int 16 (+3), Wis 12 (+1), Cha 6 (-2)Languages: Common, Deep SpeechSkills: Stealth +3Senses: Blindsight 10 ft., darkvision 60 ft.TRAITSShapechangeSpider ClimbSPELLCASTING3rd-level wizard, +5 to hit, DC 13Cantrips (at will): dancing lights, poison cloud, shocking grasp1st Level (4): charm person, sleep2nd Level (2):  invisibility, mirror image[/sblock]This is not a comment on the quality of the creature design.</blockquote>