The popularity of monsters - part II

[Presto2112]

Only the Purple Worm and the Chuul from that list, but I do have to say that since I forst read the 3.0 MM I have been looking for somewhere to put the Gray Render. I think the concept of a savage beast who occasionally adopts other creatures is a fascinating one.

 

[BigFreekinGoblinoid]

Yep, from MMII and originally from one of the Creature Collections I believe.

That's right - although I believe it has a different name there. Terribly lethal beastie almost TPK'd a Scarred Lands adventuring party as a random encounter!


Purple worms hold a special place in my heart as a DM and have appeared in almost every campaign in memory. Sphinx's have been fairly common too. Riddle me why?

Grey Render - also a random encounter
Formian and Lillend - used in a 2E Planescape campaign

From this list I have yet to use, but most want to:

Krenshar - the art is inspiring!
Grick - got a couple of the mini's...

 

[Shade]

I've never even heard of a razor boar. . . is that like a warthog or a razorback? What's the deal with it?

Check it out: razor boar

It was called "iron tusker" in the Creature Collection.

 

[Nyaricus]

The shocker Lizard reminds me of a Pokemon-like critter. Since Wizards is in charge of both franchises, I kinda half-heartedly beleive that to have influenced it creation.

On another note, I once played one in a monster mash campaign, which was FUN!!

Especially since I was advanced to large size

 

[Woas]

Ha.. fond memories of krenshars and shocker lizards. Good stuff.

The rest... nah.

 

[Robert Ranting]

My experience:

Arrowhawk- fought several in a canyon.

Belker- Ran one in a pre-gen WotC adventure by Monte Cook. Disappointing.

Chuul- One of the more oft-recurring creatures in our gaming groups, oddly enough.

Howler- Fought one in a certain Adventure Path.

Krenshar- Fought one in Ravenloft. Horror and Madness saves make these more interesting.

Lillend- I ran an encounter with a Coatl who had two Lillend "attendents".

Shocker Lizard- Encountered a stream filled with them in the same canyon as the arrowhawks. I'm convinced "grenade" spells like Shrapnel Globe exist specifically to drop into water infested with these things.

Xill- Ran one, same adventure as the Belker. PCs avoided combat, however.

Robert "I do plan on using more of these in the future though" Ranting

 

[Matafuego]

Arrowhawk - Yesss! I love those critters!

Howler - In Pandemonium a couple of times.

Kraken - Krakens attacking a ship are so cliché... that's why they are so good at it

Purple Worm - Yes. It's a great monster.

Ravid - After this poll I'm gonna include them in the next few sessions, the same goes for the Razor Boar. This monsters need some loving!

Shield Guardian - I forgot it in the poll, yes I used this one.

Shocker Lizard - As an encounter, as a familiar, as a player's familiar...

Sphinx (any) - Forgot this one in the poll as well since I used extensively in 2e