D&d best monsters manual#

D&d best monsters manual#

No filler monsters like so many D&D monster books.Д¤) Manual of Monsters- Dungeon World- Unlike the previous 3 which I love for their depth. While there are some creatures that will be fam to D&D players, most are uniquely Barsaivian and extremely well done. Like most 13A books, it has a very personal, and casual writing style/voice which is welcome change of pace from most D&D/PF products of the last 20 years.ДЈ) Creatures of Barsaive (Earthdawn)-This a 'lore text' about the creatures- It is the writings of an Ancient Dragon, as translated by a Famous Human Scribe from a newer age. And THEN we get into things like the creatures and how they relate to ICONS, and the 13A setting. Got a problem creature that has always turned into an argument/discussion between players and GM? avoiding the Gaze attack of a Basilisk?- lets talk about that and provide some options.

expand it, give it in game mechanics that are unique and tie heavily to it's fiction, offer multiple versions of the creature/related creatures, describe it's lair, describe several adventure hooks/storylines revolving around the creature, describe ways to use it in a combat including what other kinds of creatures may use it, or it may use, or may ally with it. Take the D&D creature you know and re-write it from the ground up. Everything in 13A is a different take on the games it was influenced by. This is in essence a small sized softcover coffee table type book that is also a great game resource.Дў) 13th Age Bestiary- Where to begin. The art is quite good as well-done like a sketchbook by Caramon or maybe his helper. It gives a fresh perspective of many typical D&D creatures as the details are specific to Ansalon. It is written in the first person from the POV of Caramon Majere - whom IIRC was one of the Heroes of the Lance in the original trilogy. STAN did a fantastic job despite indicating in the foreword he did not even want to write this book. Still unsure of #5ДЎ) Dragonlance Fifth Age Bestiary (SAGA)- I am not a big DL fan, but this is the first in-depth exposure to DL that actually interested me. I'll list my top 4- Those were easy picks, I'm still having a hard time deciding on # 5- once I do I'll circle back and throw out some details.Д®DITED- No particular order. Saw someone on MEWE put up a question about what are people's top 5 monster books (any system) and why.