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[D&D 5e] Monster Manual Contents Page

Started by jadrax, August 14, 2014, 06:14:42 PM

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Gold Roger

#60
August 16, 2014, 01:07:03 AM
Quote from: Natty Bodak;780076You're thinking of Foulspawn, perhaps?

Yep. 4th edition Foulspawn. Had the name and background of the otherwise different 3rd edition Fiend Folio version and at least partially based on monsters called Ushemoi in the MM5.

I think razorwings (was that the name?) where based on the Vivisector from the MM5 as well.

But then, the MM5 was something of a preview and testing ground for 4th edition anyway.

jadrax

#61
August 19, 2014, 04:25:00 AM
Quote from: Natty Bodak;780031Now I'm anxious to see if Shadows are still the stuff of nightmares for unprepared low level parties.

Phone breaking spoiler.

Spoiler


jadrax

#62
August 19, 2014, 04:50:30 AM
Other MM News:

  • Lichs can cast level 9 spells.
  • Empyrean is the new name for the Greek style Titan.
  • Pit Fiends have been streamlined a lot since the play test.
  • Rakshasa are back to their 1st edition origin of coming from the Nine Hells.
  • Templates seem to change around 4 things max, none of these things need any maths.

Saplatt

#63
August 19, 2014, 08:58:19 AM
Bunches of preview pics can be found in this thread at Enworld.

Among others: Planetar, Pit Fiend, Thri-Keen, Rakshasa, Lich, Succubus/Incubus, Empyrean.

Also an example of a template (the half-dragon)

The art is fabulous. Far better, IMO, than the PHB.

Raven

#64
September 07, 2014, 01:21:59 PM
Brief look back at the Clay Golem and a MM preview

Exploderwizard

#65
September 07, 2014, 04:50:31 PM
I thought that it was announced at GenCon that the MM release would be Sept 16th which means Wizards network stores would have it NOW!!!!!

Anyone know what happened to that? The preview says Sept 30th which means no MM until the 19th. Grrrrr.......:(
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jadrax

#66
September 08, 2014, 02:00:10 PM
preview of the Aarakocra, one of the few creatures so far that seems not to call back to its 1e roots.

http://christopherburdett.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/dungeon-dragons-monster-manual-aarakocra.html

LibraryLass

#67
September 08, 2014, 10:34:42 PM
Quote from: jadrax;785865preview of the Aarakocra, one of the few creatures so far that seems not to call back to its 1e roots.

http://christopherburdett.blogspot.co.uk/2014/09/dungeon-dragons-monster-manual-aarakocra.html

Perhaps not surprising, given how it was Dark Sun where they really hit their stride. It looks to be more influenced by that depiction of them.
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The Ent

#68
September 10, 2014, 02:06:48 AM
Quote from: Saplatt;780899Bunches of preview pics can be found in this thread at Enworld.

Among others: Planetar, Pit Fiend, Thri-Keen, Rakshasa, Lich, Succubus/Incubus, Empyrean.

Also an example of a template (the half-dragon)

The art is fabulous. Far better, IMO, than the PHB.

Wow that's awesome art. :) Especially the Pixie. This kinda strengthens my desire to play an Archfey Chain Warlock. :D

FaerieGodfather

#69
September 10, 2014, 02:32:05 AM
Three cheers for Thri-Kreen!

Any chance they might have a race write-up?
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Planet Algol

#70
September 10, 2014, 02:51:46 AM
I'm pretty happy the Rakshasa is smoking a pipe.
Yeah, but who gives a fuck? You? Jibba?

Well congrats. No one else gives a shit, so your arguments are a waste of breath.

Saplatt

#71
September 11, 2014, 05:59:00 PM
Monsters in the 5E MM by CR rating.

(from Mike Shea's Review)

One Horse Town

#72
September 11, 2014, 07:28:19 PM
Quote from: Saplatt;786500Monsters in the 5E MM by CR rating.

(from Mike Shea's Review)

Cockatrice is CR 1/2!

Larsdangly

#73
September 12, 2014, 12:42:00 AM
Quote from: Saplatt;786500Monsters in the 5E MM by CR rating.

(from Mike Shea's Review)

That is a terrific review. I'm encouraged that they seem to have figured out how to get the lightning back in the bottle this time around!

Sacrosanct

#74
September 12, 2014, 09:59:19 AM
Quote from: One Horse Town;786514Cockatrice is CR 1/2!

I imagine because of this:

"The cockatrice gives an attacked creature two chances to save before petrification and the cockatrice's petrification only lasts for a day."
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