Recent content by dave2008

My group has been gaming together for 35+ years we come from a similar perspective and cooperate to make the games we want to play - I am lucky there

Yes, it is quite old now and it used my old Epic Update rules. I should probably update this to standard 5e rules. Anyway, here it is:

FYI, per the DMG a monster can have up to 2 saves and have no effect on the CR. 3-4 saves = +2 to AC*, and 5-6 saves = +4 to AC*. So I almost always give them at least 2. *effective AC.

The other thing I do with a lot of my monsters is give them more saving throws. many in the MM have 0, I give most at least 2 and many 3-4. That is already adding a good bit to the save.

If that is really needed (I mean sometimes the players just win right), you have: Immutable Form. The golem is immune to any spell or effect that would alter its form. It doesn't even effect the monsters CR!

There are lots of ways to handle it and I have tried many. I think LevelUp as one of the simplest yet effect solutions. As a legendary action: Elite Recovery. The dragon ends one negative effect currently affecting it. It can do so as long as it has at least 1 hit point, even while...

No worries! I kind of thought that was what happened.

I have had the same desire to use that mechanic and similar worries. I know PF2 uses the +10 / -10 mechanic and I don't hear a lot of complaints. Is 10 just easier math so it is easier to remember?

Wasn't trying to call you per se, I just haven't noticed people talking about MCDM!

I like what they have, but I see your point as well. Not sure what the best answer is. I like the idea of moving through the horde, but how to simplify how that is expressed?

Looks very interesting. You said this works with existing subclasses correct? I look forward to seeing your take on the champion. Also, would you remove the 2024 weapon specialties (or whatever it is called) or use them with this class too? Also, do you chose one Weapon Expertise or do get them...

Sounds interesting, I look forward to your next post. I take from the tone of this post that your design is anticipated to work with 5e? It should be balanced and "play nice" with a group of 5e PCs?

To be fair, The Dragon was intended to cover more than D&D.

I am the OP and involved in most of the discussion here. The topic is on big monsters doing more damage (because they are big), not MCDM. There has been some discussion of provideing control effects (like pushes) and area effects (like tail sweeps), but that is hardly an MCDM thing. I was doing...