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Message: <blockquote data-quote="satori01" data-source="post: 2821994" data-attributes="member: 7859">Adding  back the AC breakdown and the advancement section makes a big plus to usability.  This format might be a bit easier to use in terms of running combats straight from the book.  Though I dont remember seeing an easy grapple break down, which is essential for a monster stat block.I like environment/orginzation lines myself.  Even if I never use a pod of fiendish orcas, knowing a particuliar creature comes in 3s can make for a quick idea for an encounter with lower CR creatures.I almost never roll for random treasure, so I do not need the Treasure line, though I will admit it gives a guide for what creatures have a horde, and which have none.  Prefab magic items on a creature will mean that in terms of customization, a bit of work may need to be done in terms of magic item selection, which while a bit of a hassle is not that big of a deal.I like the Knowledge chart, anything that gives rewards to smart use of knowledge skills is a good thing in my book.  I frankly dont really care about the ecologies.  Too much fluff, and very specific fluff.  A raksasha in my world will perform similiarily to a Raksasha in the Forgotten Realms or in Eberron, but the feel of a Raksasha between the various campaigns can be quite different.  Give me the stats, and give me the Knowledge chart,  but dont give me the ecologies.</blockquote>