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<blockquote data-quote="catsclaw227" data-source="post: 5028005" data-attributes="member: 14197">But, as I understand it, the PC write-up of the Minotaur is neither an errata, nor is it a reprint with alterations.It is simply a version specifically intended for PCs, unlike the Bugbear (for example) that doesn't have a PC version.&nbsp; The MM entries are intended for DMs and NPCs, but because they aren't official PC races yet, they offer up some stats in case a player REALLY wanted to play it.The PC writeup wasn't a fix.&nbsp; It was simply a PC write-up.There are many examples of PC materials being added in later books after seeing the light in other books.&nbsp; How many people made a 1e (or 2e) drow PC before we every saw official PC stats?&nbsp; In the minotaur's case, (IMHO) WOTC simply gave some guidelines so that players wouldn't have to make their DM jump through hoops to come up with some stats.Personally, I think this whole mess is because the gnome wasn't going to be in the PHB and WOTC was worried and put some PC stats in the back of the MM for gnome, then added other potential PC races to fill in some space and just in case they decide to do a real PC race for other monsters.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="catsclaw227, post: 5028005, member: 14197"] But, as I understand it, the PC write-up of the Minotaur is neither an errata, nor is it a reprint with alterations. It is simply a version specifically intended for PCs, unlike the Bugbear (for example) that doesn't have a PC version. The MM entries are intended for DMs and NPCs, but because they aren't official PC races yet, they offer up some stats in case a player REALLY wanted to play it. The PC writeup wasn't a fix. It was simply a PC write-up. There are many examples of PC materials being added in later books after seeing the light in other books. How many people made a 1e (or 2e) drow PC before we every saw official PC stats? In the minotaur's case, (IMHO) WOTC simply gave some guidelines so that players wouldn't have to make their DM jump through hoops to come up with some stats. Personally, I think this whole mess is because the gnome wasn't going to be in the PHB and WOTC was worried and put some PC stats in the back of the MM for gnome, then added other potential PC races to fill in some space and just in case they decide to do a real PC race for other monsters. [/QUOTE]

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