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Minions on the Table

September 2, 2010 by Chris Sims

Monsters can lose a battle before it begins if they have bad tactical positions. This is even truer with minions. Even if we assume, narratively, that your minions have no way to know they’re little competition for the characters, the creatures have a reason to seize tactical advantages.

Filed Under: Analysis Paralysis, Editorial, Featured, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 4e, borderlands, D&D, DM advice, dungeon master, encounter design, minion, monster, monster design

Minions of Differing Flavors

August 19, 2010 by Chris Sims

Just like the epicure needs new and exciting experiences, numerous DMs among us need new ways to mix it up with minions. This is especially true if you feel your minions disappear too quickly to be interesting or seem to be no added challenge. I’m going to attempt to, as an infamous chef might say, help you to kick it up a notch . . . sometimes.

Filed Under: Analysis Paralysis, Editorial, Featured, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 4e, D&D, DM advice, dungeon master, encounter design, minion, monster, monster design

Of Sorrowful Villainous Shrikes and Losing Encumbrance

June 22, 2010 by The Chatty DM

Way back when, I used to write these short posts (yeah, Pffft!) where I would mix and match various cool things I’d seen on the web or to update people on things I had been doing. I thought it would be a good time to do one now.

Filed Under: Adventure Prep, Freelance Writing, Musings of the Chatty DM, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 4e, art, d&d 4e, Fan Art, monster

Star Crossed Dragons

April 9, 2010 by guest

Dragons are one of the most feared creatures within any fantasy setting. Their thick scales, razor sharp talons, brilliant minds and feared breath abilities make them one of the greatest threats to groups of adventurers and kingdoms alike. With this fearsome persona it is easy to forget that these cunning and sometimes sinister creatures are also capable of love.

Filed Under: Featured, Flavour Feast, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: Crossbreed, D&D, dnd, dragons, Dungeons and Dragons, monster, Roleplaying Games, Unique

Review: “Medieval Bestiary: Anthropophagi” and “Feudal Characters: Noble”

October 16, 2008 by Dave

Overview: Both Medieval Bestiary: Anthropophagi (MB: A) and Feudal Characters: Noble (FC: N) are PDF supplements for 4e, released under the GSL. MB:A details a new kind of monster, with 3 different versions plus racial traits for making an NPC. FC: N details a multiclass-only class called the Noble, complete with everything needed to supplement […]

Filed Under: Reviews, Roleplaying Games Tagged With: 3pp, 4e, alea publishing group, monster, multiclass, noble, third party

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