Lex returns to his in-depth discussion of the Dungeon Master’s Guide. This week he discusses how to modify a monster and how to create quick monster stats. If you want to make a custom monster for your game, you might be able to make some minor modifications to an existing monster. Lex also shows how you can quickly create a monster of a given CR on-the-fly during play. Finally, this episode lays the groundwork for creating a completely new and unique monster from scratch. Anyone can do this, and Lex walks you through the process. The next episode in this series will go into creating a unique monster from scratch.
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If the options for player characters in the Player’s Handbook don’t meet all the needs of your campaign, you can consult Chapter 9 of the DMG: Dungeon Master’s Workshop for advice on creating new race, class, and background options. CREATING A RACE OR SUBRACE This section teaches you how to modify existing races, as well as create new ones. Yesterday I was studying the DMG guidelines for creating new monsters. There are a few issues I've found. Even simple monsters from the MM do not follow these guidelines. Straight-forward creatures like T-rex, fire giants, gnolls, and ogres are off by a few CRs. The HP column seems really. Within these pages are over 70 selected monsters that have been modified from the D&D Monster Manual for 5th edition in an attempt to create usable character races that are balanced, or nearly balanced, with the standard races, while keeping the core of what makes each of these creatures interesting. To create a bootable USB drive from a DMG file on Windows, you will need to have the right utility. That's because DMG is not native on Windows. It is the Mac equivalent of an ISO file that has been in use since Apple transitioned from the IMG format with Mac OS X. A DMG file, like ISO, can be used to install macOS operating system or Mac apps. Todd is looking forward to the challenge his team faces in using all the features of the DMG MORI machines to build the best cars to win races in any future Supercar Challenge series. “If the proposed changes to the format of Supercar racing go ahead, our machine shop and all the other departments will adapt and be ready,” he said.
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Episode 137: PHB Prelude through Chapter 4
Episode 138: PHB Chapter 5 - Equipment
Episode 139: PHB Chapter 6 - Multiclassing & Feats
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Episode 142: PHB Chapter 8 - Adventuring part 1
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Episode 145: PHB Chapter 9 - Combat
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Episode 221: Overview of Rules to Focus on as a DM and Where to Find them
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Episode 154: DMG Chapter 1 - Gods of Your World
Episode 155: DMG Chapter 1 - Developing Gods & Pantheons for Your World
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Episode 163: DMG Chapter 1 - Magic in Your World
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Episode 173: DMG Chapter 1 - Play Style & Tiers of Play
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Episode 179: DMG Chapter 2 - Creating a Multiverse
Episode 183: DMG Chapter 2 - The Astral Plane
Episode 200: DMG Chapter 3 - Creating Adventures
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Episode 223: DMG Chapter 4 - Creating Nonplayer Characters
Episode 228: DMG Chapter 5 - Adventure Environments - Dungeons
Episode 232: DMG Chapter 5 - Adventure Environments - Wilderness Part 1
Episode 233: DMG Chapter 5 - Adventure Environments - Wilderness Part 2
Episode 235: DMG Chapter 5 - Adventure Environments - Settlements & Unusual Environments
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Episode 259: DMG Chapter 8 - Running the Game - Table Rules
Episode 260: DMG Chapter 8 - The Role of the Dice
Episode 261: DMG Chapter 8 - Exploration, Social Interaction & Objects
Episode 262: DMG Chapter 8 - Combat, Chases, Diseases, Poisons, Madness & Experience Points
Episode 264: DMG Chapter 9 - Homebrewing Guidelines, Ability Options & Skill Variants
Episode 265: DMG Chapter 9 - Hero Points, Honor & Sanity
Episode 266: DMG Chapter 9 - Fear & Horror, Rest Variants, Plot Points and More!
Episode 269: DMG Chapter 9 - Combat Options - Initiative Variants & Action Options
Episode 270: DMG Chapter 9 - More Combat Options - Hitting Cover, Cleaving, Lingering Injuries, Massive Damage & Morale
Creating a Monster
Modifying a Monster
Switching Weapons
Adding a Special Trait
Creating Quick Monster Stats
Step 1: Expected Challenge Rating
Step 2: Basic Stats
Step 3: Adjust Stats
Step 4: Final Challenge Rating
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