Why so many errors in MM3.5?

Lord Vangarel · Dec 6, 2004

I spotted what I thought was an error in the 3.5 Monster Manual and started figuring what the correct stat block should be regarding Saving Throws and Skill Points. This intrigued me to start looking at the other monsters and I started to discover what I can only assume is basic errors throughout the entire book. These errors also exist in the SRD unless I am wrong? Has anyone else noticed these errors and has anyone bothered to correct them?

Is it me or do errors exist?

MerricB · Dec 6, 2004

Without you providing a few examples, we can't help you much.

Cheers!

Henry · Dec 6, 2004

Are you also counting bonuses from Feats and Intelligence bonuses?

Also, as Merric said, examples might get a quicker response. I don't know of that many.

JoeGKushner · Dec 6, 2004

I've been using it since it's come out. I haven't noticed too many errors, but I'm not really looking.

reveal · Dec 6, 2004

John Cooper did a great review on the MM3 and did, indeed, find many errors. You can read it here.

http://www.enworld.org/reviews/index.php?sub=yes&where=active&reviewer=John+Cooper&product=MMI

Arnwyn · Dec 6, 2004

reveal said:
John Cooper did a great review on the MM3 and did, indeed, find many errors.

The original poster seems to be talking about the first Monster Manual (3.5 version).

Edit: I have found a few, um, "inconsistencies" in the 3.5MM, but I don't know what's right. For example, in many places, a creature with base speed of 50' wearing medium armor has a modified speed of 35'. However, in at least one spot, a creature has 40' instead.

So, what is the modified speed of medium armor for someone who moves at 50' normally?

Ankh-Morpork Guard · Dec 6, 2004

reveal said:
John Cooper did a great review on the MM3 and did, indeed, find many errors. You can read it here.

http://www.enworld.org/reviews/index.php?sub=yes&where=active&reviewer=John+Cooper&product=MMI

MM3 and MM 3.5 are different things here. Yeah, I've heard about errors in the MM3, but not ever heard of the same complaints with Core Book III

Pseudonym · Dec 6, 2004

Have you downloaded the 3.5 MM errata? It may address the issues you are finding.

Man-thing · Dec 6, 2004

Maybe I'm cynical but could the error be in place so we need to buy:

MM3.75 in two more years?

Len · Dec 6, 2004

If you think that WotC is deliberately putting out crappy products in order to increase sales of future products, then yes I think your tinfoil hat needs adjustment.