D&D (2024) 2024+ Monster Statblock options

[dave2008]

As an avid monster maker I am interested in the changes to the 2024 monster statblocks. There are lots of interesting structural changes that I am thinking about implementing in my homebrew monsters. However, I am not 100% sold on the new design and I am thinking about a hybrid approach. So, which do you prefer?

Option 1: 2024 Monster Statblock

Option 2: 2014/2024 Hybrid Monster Statblock

 

[UngeheuerLich]

I fail to see the difference besides the colour...

 

[dave2008]

I fail to see the difference besides the colour...

The border and color. The hybrid block uses the scroll border and yellow parchment color of the 2014 statblocks.

 

[Hussar]

So long as they pick one format and stick to it, I’m happy. Then teach homebrewers and 3rd party producers to match that format so it’s easy to import into a VTT.

I’m so tired of trying to fight with monster books that can’t follow the format which means I have to manually input monsters.

 

[UngeheuerLich]

The border and color. The hybrid block uses the scroll border and yellow parchment color of the 2014 statblocks.

Ok. So no differences in the text and structure I missed.

 

[Azzy]

Ok. So no differences in the text and structure I missed.

I thought I was missing something in the text, too.

 

[Stormonu]

I'm glad I'm not the only one that was having difficulty.

 

[mellored]

The first one has higher contrast.

If your trying to play in a dimly lit basement, for atmosphere or otherwise, that could be important.

 

[el-remmen]

I find the mod/save format way too cluttered and preferred the old way to list saves even if it wasn’t ideal.

 

[BookTenTiger]

There are 5 differences hidden between these two pictures... Can you find them all?