Tracking triggers

[Penthau]

I use Combat Manager on my laptop when I GM, so I have a good handle on initiative, hp and conditions. What constantly seems to cause me problems are triggered events, such as auras and reactive abilities. Does anyone have any ideas for a good reminder system so that I stop forgetting these things? So far, all I can think of is making a note card for each encounter with a list of triggers such as:

Start next to Monster A: take 5 fire damage
Move next to monster B: moving into difficult terrain
Charge monster C: make immediate interrupt melee basic

 

[jimmifett]

While not ideal, re-write your monsters using the stat block from MM3. It is SO much better for keeping track of everything. Hopefully the Monster Builder tool of the adventure tools will have all the monsters re-done to the new format.

 

[Dr_Ruminahui]

Triggers should be much easier to track with the new stat blocks. That said, I will continue doing what I do now, which is highlighting on my encounter sheet (which has all the monster's stat blocks and other encounter specific rules) any powers/abilities that can trigger outside of the monster's own turn, such as auras, reactions, etc.