tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post4419989353195580522..comments2024-03-28T15:32:19.036-04:00Comments on Dungeon Fantastic: Things I Like: Bad Guy RostersPeter Dhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comBlogger7125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post-91543986112162873172017-03-19T15:31:38.461-04:002017-03-19T15:31:38.461-04:00https://gamingballistic.com/2017/03/19/benefits-of...https://gamingballistic.com/2017/03/19/benefits-of-a-keyed-monster-list/Douglas Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292678529266123501noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post-39840436741080724092017-03-18T12:20:13.674-04:002017-03-18T12:20:13.674-04:00This is something I've included in pretty much...This is something I've included in pretty much all of my adventures; very handy tool.MEhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/08086901374821838288noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post-29792866521045473312017-03-17T21:30:40.380-04:002017-03-17T21:30:40.380-04:00I enjoy reading the authors ideas for the tactics ...I enjoy reading the authors ideas for the tactics that the monster will use. They often have interesting ideas I haven't thought to use. Racenloft was great for this because it gave areas where the vampire would attack and also how he would retreat if things weren't going well for him. Ther were lots of different ideas for attacking too which kept players on high alert because the vampire could be anywhere in the castle and attack at any time.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896361121217230594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post-82054489613497626472017-03-17T17:43:00.125-04:002017-03-17T17:43:00.125-04:00I find tactics really help because it means the mo...I find tactics really help because it means the monsters <i>don't all fight the way I'd have them fight.</i> That's critical - I have tells, I have styles, I have typical choices. Having the writer say what spells will be cast, who will do what, etc. lets me introduce a tactical element that isn't flavored by my personal preferences.Peter Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post-42193894260128055852017-03-17T17:13:08.167-04:002017-03-17T17:13:08.167-04:00The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun was one of my fa...The Forgotten Temple of Tharizdun was one of my favorite modules. I agree with the roster plan for dungeons because it gives some sense of realism. I personally like attack plans for monsters too. Like how they would organize their forces against PCs trying to take their loot.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12896361121217230594noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post-46642648708918454952017-03-17T16:01:37.576-04:002017-03-17T16:01:37.576-04:00Link to your idea here when it comes to fruition!Link to your idea here when it comes to fruition!Peter Dhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14246000382321978462noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7817710432110712270.post-88154373128767411372017-03-17T11:21:54.105-04:002017-03-17T11:21:54.105-04:00I did this in several of the one-shots I ran for D...I did this in several of the one-shots I ran for Dragon Heresy, and it was insanely effective. The bit on reinforcements is a big deal, and when three lizard-folk can step out of a side passage and surprise you because you were making a ruckus killing kobolds in a neighboring room and it's EASY to see from where they're coming . . .that's cool.<br /><br />In fact, this gives me an idea. Douglas Colehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04292678529266123501noreply@blogger.com