What kind of monster do you like best?

[Balgus]

I voted mythological-

But not really the humanoid monsters. iactually like the leviathans and behemoths. Giant monsters that devour and destroy. That makes it fun to play, and rewarding to defeat.

 

[Pants]

I like all monsters, but I usually like new ones that go in new directions. These are especially good if the monster has unique or strange abilities.

 

[Laslo Tremaine]

I like ALL Monsters. No real preference, though Kobolds and Illithids rock all.

Wow! That is exactly what I was gonna write!!!

So... uh... Me too!!!

 

[the Jester]

The ones that kill pcs.

 

[Prince of Happiness]

The ones that kill pcs.

Then so far for my campaign, that would have to be halflings. Those twins from "Mad God's Key" were really baaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaad assssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssssss.

I picked all of 'em (it'd be easier to pick out the ones I don't like), as most monsters I can find a way to fit them in, or tweak them until they do.

 

[Gez]

Wonder what distinction you make between classic and mythological; they kinda overlap, don't they?

I like monsters that can be used for non-combat roles as well. Take a dragon, it may be a foe (even, yuck, a random monster), but it may be a creature you will seek for other reasons than combat and plunder. For example, you may try to negociate to enlist its help in an ongoing conflict, or to learn forgotten lore that only such an intelligent and long-lived creature might still know.

This, together with its powerful symbolism and its universality, is what makes dragons so interesting.

 

[Allanon]

I've selected all of them, because it's the use and descriptions of the DM that make or brake a monster and thus make it interesting and challenging.

My favorite monster of all time is probably the Beholder, just because it's so alien, deadly and fear-inducing

 

[Testament]

I chose iconic D&D monsters, because that one includes the almighty Cererbellum Squid, AKA the Mind Flayer. All glory to the hypno-squids!

I'm also assuming that it includes Baatezu. I also love fiends.

Yes the Futurama reference was deliberate.

 

[kolikeos]

all of the above for me!
my faverite are dragons because they look good (blue and gold are an exception)
i also like mind flayers, spell weavers, medusas, beholders and rust monsters (only as DM that is )

 

[MonsterMash]

I pretty much like all types, but I'm trying to get a bit more interest and mileage out of humaniod types, either using them less or doing something a bit different (LG goblins, communist Orcs).