Personally, I'm not super fond of the icons next to the ability scores in the monster stat blocks (STR, DEX, etc). They don't fit with the style of the Monster Manual and I don't think they really add much.
Additionally, it's a little strange that the information for the stat blocks isn't displayed in the same format as the standard 5e statblocks. I would much prefer if it was rendered the same was as shown in the Monster Manual etc. I don't see that rearranging the statblock helps much, and means I have to look in a different place to find, say, Armor Class compared to the printed stat blocks.
Additional: As pointed out by cameronlilly below, the size (as well as type and alignment) are absent from the Monster Page. These are a must.
Agreed, honestly I would much rather see the stats written out without the icons then abbreviated and with them. Though if they were to just remove the icons that would be fine by me too.
Bumping because I was also looking for monster size on the page (although it does show it on the master list when you're searching). However I don't mind the minor changes to stat layout; I think it looks pretty crisp and clean!
The ability icons were jarring to me at first, but have kind of grown on me. The fish?... rat?... oh, bear!... (only figured it out from bear's endurance) is hard for me to make out though, especially on a non-retina screen. That said, I wouldn't mind losing them either.
I actually thought those icons were a nice touch. the association of bulls and strength, bears and endurance, cats and grace/dex has roots. However, those icons could indeed be a little clearer as they are small and not completely easy to recognize. however, once I got a look, they were impressive symbols, I just hope they'll refine it a little better :)
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I like the icons personally, but I'd probably make them larger as a silhouette behind the text. Its kinda weird to color code stats to me, not sure how helpful it would be in game. . My bigger issue is the information just isn't in the same order and I see no reason why it was changed. The existing statblock works better and even displays better, being easier to compress to fit on smaller devices because it is a single column. In my onenote document it is easy to read a standard statblock layout on my PC or my phone, this would be much harder.
As an aside, I would also wish the "Visit Monster Page" link would open in new window so I didn't navigate away from where I was in a search.
Also a "See Monster Image" would be nice, something that opened the monster's image in a separate window to so it can be easily displayed to players.
I agree, having it automatically navigating to a new page when you press the "visit monster page" link would be some good quality of life stuff.
It would also be nice if there was a spot that showed the page number the creature was located at in the MM. Not sure if I overlooked where this was found but it would definitely be nice to have a reference as the creature descriptions are not included. Or if they were to included the creature descriptions as well on the "monster page" that would be nice as well.
Not really a fan of the current formatting on here. I agree that it should look like the MM. Game Master 5 does a really good job of mirroring the official book format in their app.
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Personally, I'm not super fond of the icons next to the ability scores in the monster stat blocks (STR, DEX, etc). They don't fit with the style of the Monster Manual and I don't think they really add much.
Additionally, it's a little strange that the information for the stat blocks isn't displayed in the same format as the standard 5e statblocks. I would much prefer if it was rendered the same was as shown in the Monster Manual etc. I don't see that rearranging the statblock helps much, and means I have to look in a different place to find, say, Armor Class compared to the printed stat blocks.
Additional: As pointed out by cameronlilly below, the size (as well as type and alignment) are absent from the Monster Page. These are a must.
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Agreed, honestly I would much rather see the stats written out without the icons then abbreviated and with them. Though if they were to just remove the icons that would be fine by me too.
I would like to see creature size written here
I've grown kinda used to the stat block format in the Monster Manual (and other publications). And would prefer to see that replicated here.
Bumping because I was also looking for monster size on the page (although it does show it on the master list when you're searching). However I don't mind the minor changes to stat layout; I think it looks pretty crisp and clean!
Adding my vote in here as well. These stat blocks have become standard, and looking for information just takes longer when they don't match.
The ability icons were jarring to me at first, but have kind of grown on me. The fish?... rat?... oh, bear!... (only figured it out from bear's endurance) is hard for me to make out though, especially on a non-retina screen. That said, I wouldn't mind losing them either.
I actually thought those icons were a nice touch. the association of bulls and strength, bears and endurance, cats and grace/dex has roots. However, those icons could indeed be a little clearer as they are small and not completely easy to recognize. however, once I got a look, they were impressive symbols, I just hope they'll refine it a little better :)
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I like the icons personally, but I'd probably make them larger as a silhouette behind the text. Its kinda weird to color code stats to me, not sure how helpful it would be in game. . My bigger issue is the information just isn't in the same order and I see no reason why it was changed. The existing statblock works better and even displays better, being easier to compress to fit on smaller devices because it is a single column. In my onenote document it is easy to read a standard statblock layout on my PC or my phone, this would be much harder.
As an aside, I would also wish the "Visit Monster Page" link would open in new window so I didn't navigate away from where I was in a search.
Also a "See Monster Image" would be nice, something that opened the monster's image in a separate window to so it can be easily displayed to players.
I agree, having it automatically navigating to a new page when you press the "visit monster page" link would be some good quality of life stuff.
It would also be nice if there was a spot that showed the page number the creature was located at in the MM. Not sure if I overlooked where this was found but it would definitely be nice to have a reference as the creature descriptions are not included. Or if they were to included the creature descriptions as well on the "monster page" that would be nice as well.
Was trying to see if there was a post about size and alignment missing on the monster pages.
This is good feedback. Changing the stat block layout may be confusing to most veteran players and DM's.
Not really a fan of the current formatting on here. I agree that it should look like the MM. Game Master 5 does a really good job of mirroring the official book format in their app.