Also, my friend tasked me with designing a boss monster. I'm curious to ask your advice, LCW, and some things I should do.
First it'll be a solo boss against a party of (I assume) 4 lv5s. (maybe 3, we'll see.) The DM didn't feel comfortable using a legendary monster so will keep it as a regular. Probably aiming for CR 9. Though also curious what your experiences are with DMs that don't know the mechanics as well if I should put that higher/lower. (He's used AI-generated statblocks in the past and sometimes he'll describe a condition that's applied if the attack hits and I'm like, "Bro, that condition doesn't exist. So I don't know what it does either.")
The monster is an NPC we've been travelling with (got the request after I suggested a tweaked statblock) that was previously based on the veteran stat block.
So far the changes I've made are minor. Added a reach melee attack based on the otyugh's tentacle and tentacle slam. And probably will add a cone acid spray for her.
But there's been a minor element of body horror to her that could probably get exaggerated after a transformation. So curious what delightfully devious ideas you might have.
First off is that a Steamed Hams reference
Second what's the nature of the transformation? Is it eldritch, general dark magic or what?
Which part are you thinking is a Steamed Hams reference?
Not sure what the transformation will be. But I assume eldritch considering he likes theming things with chaos gods.
Also, my friend tasked me with designing a boss monster. I'm curious to ask your advice, LCW, and some things I should do.
First it'll be a solo boss against a party of (I assume) 4 lv5s. (maybe 3, we'll see.) The DM didn't feel comfortable using a legendary monster so will keep it as a regular. Probably aiming for CR 9. Though also curious what your experiences are with DMs that don't know the mechanics as well if I should put that higher/lower. (He's used AI-generated statblocks in the past and sometimes he'll describe a condition that's applied if the attack hits and I'm like, "Bro, that condition doesn't exist. So I don't know what it does either.")
The monster is an NPC we've been travelling with (got the request after I suggested a tweaked statblock) that was previously based on the veteran stat block.
So far the changes I've made are minor. Added a reach melee attack based on the otyugh's tentacle and tentacle slam. And probably will add a cone acid spray for her.
But there's been a minor element of body horror to her that could probably get exaggerated after a transformation. So curious what delightfully devious ideas you might have.
First off is that a Steamed Hams reference
Second what's the nature of the transformation? Is it eldritch, general dark magic or what?
Which part are you thinking is a Steamed Hams reference?
Not sure what the transformation will be. But I assume eldritch considering he likes theming things with chaos gods.
Oh wait I read delightfully devious but thought it was delightfully devilish
Hmmm, maybe something like the confusion spell or the effects of your's truly's gibbering?
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Also, my friend tasked me with designing a boss monster. I'm curious to ask your advice, LCW, and some things I should do.
First it'll be a solo boss against a party of (I assume) 4 lv5s. (maybe 3, we'll see.) The DM didn't feel comfortable using a legendary monster so will keep it as a regular. Probably aiming for CR 9. Though also curious what your experiences are with DMs that don't know the mechanics as well if I should put that higher/lower. (He's used AI-generated statblocks in the past and sometimes he'll describe a condition that's applied if the attack hits and I'm like, "Bro, that condition doesn't exist. So I don't know what it does either.")
The monster is an NPC we've been travelling with (got the request after I suggested a tweaked statblock) that was previously based on the veteran stat block.
So far the changes I've made are minor. Added a reach melee attack based on the otyugh's tentacle and tentacle slam. And probably will add a cone acid spray for her.
But there's been a minor element of body horror to her that could probably get exaggerated after a transformation. So curious what delightfully devious ideas you might have.
First off is that a Steamed Hams reference
Second what's the nature of the transformation? Is it eldritch, general dark magic or what?
Which part are you thinking is a Steamed Hams reference?
Not sure what the transformation will be. But I assume eldritch considering he likes theming things with chaos gods.
Oh wait I read delightfully devious but thought it was delightfully devilish
Hmmm, maybe something like the confusion spell or the effects of your's truly's gibbering?
I like that idea. Definitely gonna have to find a way to put that in. (Plus some of the DM's custom monsters have applied the "confused" condition, which as mentioned before led to the 'I don't know what that does either' discussion.) Gonna work on that ability later tonight.
Also, though I've never watched the movie(s), seems like a power belonging to the character Beetlejuice which is semi-fitting for the NPC too. (NPC isn't based on Beetlejuice, but who it is based on is fitting to steal 1 or two traits from that character.)
So, in band, we have a guy that plays tenor sax and bassoon, and today he got it out for the first time this year.
Numerous freshmen asked, "What's with the big clarinet?"
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I will say the bassoon has a nice sound. My high school band did the song The Universal Judgement and there was a section of the melody featuring the bassoons that was just awesome. (Better than when the melody got passed along to the saxes.)
Well got my first version of that custom statblock to my DM friend. He's quite enamored with it so far.
@Gibber, did use your suggestion and got a confusion effect around her.
Mish/mashed tentacles of otyugh/roper.
I also found a delightful idea in taking a breath weapon and instead of making 1 cone with 9d8 or so instead making it 3 smaller cones of 3d8.
Not sure when we'll actually get to fight it considering three of the guys will be pretty busy with college classes resuming. But I look forward the horror on the face of one of them.
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excerpt House of Leaves pg.3
Any controversy surrounding Billy Meyer's film on flying saucers has been supplanted by the house on Ash Tree Lane.. even if the house itself, like Melville's behemoth, remains resistant to summation.
So, in band, we have a guy that plays tenor sax and bassoon, and today he got it out for the first time this year.
Numerous freshmen asked, "What's with the big clarinet?"
If you’re in a strings class, every instrument is some variation of a violin. Viola? Slightly bigger (and infinitely inferior) violin. Cello? Really big violin. Bass? Really, REALLY big violin
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This is not for you. (DM'S OPEN)The Navidson Record
excerpt House of Leaves pg.3
Any controversy surrounding Billy Meyer's film on flying saucers has been supplanted by the house on Ash Tree Lane.. even if the house itself, like Melville's behemoth, remains resistant to summation.
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yes, although I don't drink it enough. I've tried to, but then I have to use the restroom every 30 minutes and it's annoying
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Brøther, I cräve not the forbidden lämp which tempts us, for it is of a fälse light, but I instead cräve that light which came døwn to deliver us and which ätoned for these øur sins, brøther.
So, in band, we have a guy that plays tenor sax and bassoon, and today he got it out for the first time this year.
Numerous freshmen asked, "What's with the big clarinet?"
If you’re in a strings class, every instrument is some variation of a violin. Viola? Slightly bigger (and infinitely inferior) violin. Cello? Really big violin. Bass? Really, REALLY big violin
I like to think that violins are just cellos, but smaller. (See it however you want, but you won't change my cello-player opinion)
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So, in band, we have a guy that plays tenor sax and bassoon, and today he got it out for the first time this year.
Numerous freshmen asked, "What's with the big clarinet?"
If you’re in a strings class, every instrument is some variation of a violin. Viola? Slightly bigger (and infinitely inferior) violin. Cello? Really big violin. Bass? Really, REALLY big violin
I like to think that violins are just cellos, but smaller. (See it however you want, but you won't change my cello-player opinion)
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I struggle with empathy. If you’re not sure what I mean by that, it basically means it’s hard for me to understand the mental state of others and respond with the right emotions
Yeah. I never could understand how some people dislike it to the extent of only drinking milk and juice and stuff. Preferably cold.
Besides water I drink a lot of herbal tea, and also I really love hot cider, wassail, and less so, but also hot chocolate
I usually really like milk as well, but recently our milk has been tasting weird.
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Brøther, I cräve not the forbidden lämp which tempts us, for it is of a fälse light, but I instead cräve that light which came døwn to deliver us and which ätoned for these øur sins, brøther.
This is not for you. (DM'S OPEN)The Navidson Record
excerpt House of Leaves pg.3
Any controversy surrounding Billy Meyer's film on flying saucers has been supplanted by the house on Ash Tree Lane.. even if the house itself, like Melville's behemoth, remains resistant to summation.
Which part are you thinking is a Steamed Hams reference?
Not sure what the transformation will be. But I assume eldritch considering he likes theming things with chaos gods.
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Oh wait I read delightfully devious but thought it was delightfully devilish
Hmmm, maybe something like the confusion spell or the effects of your's truly's gibbering?
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I like that idea. Definitely gonna have to find a way to put that in. (Plus some of the DM's custom monsters have applied the "confused" condition, which as mentioned before led to the 'I don't know what that does either' discussion.) Gonna work on that ability later tonight.
Also, though I've never watched the movie(s), seems like a power belonging to the character Beetlejuice which is semi-fitting for the NPC too. (NPC isn't based on Beetlejuice, but who it is based on is fitting to steal 1 or two traits from that character.)
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So, in band, we have a guy that plays tenor sax and bassoon, and today he got it out for the first time this year.
Numerous freshmen asked, "What's with the big clarinet?"
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I will say the bassoon has a nice sound. My high school band did the song The Universal Judgement and there was a section of the melody featuring the bassoons that was just awesome. (Better than when the melody got passed along to the saxes.)
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Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 51, 10/23/25, Viva La Vida
Well got my first version of that custom statblock to my DM friend. He's quite enamored with it so far.
@Gibber, did use your suggestion and got a confusion effect around her.
Mish/mashed tentacles of otyugh/roper.
I also found a delightful idea in taking a breath weapon and instead of making 1 cone with 9d8 or so instead making it 3 smaller cones of 3d8.
Not sure when we'll actually get to fight it considering three of the guys will be pretty busy with college classes resuming. But I look forward the horror on the face of one of them.
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Silverwood Group 1 | Silverwood Group 2 | Hacking the Hackett
Get rickrolled here. Awesome music here. Track 51, 10/23/25, Viva La Vida
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Any controversy surrounding Billy Meyer's film on flying saucers has been supplanted by the house on Ash Tree Lane.. even if the house itself, like Melville's behemoth, remains resistant to summation.
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Brøther, I cräve not the forbidden lämp which tempts us, for it is of a fälse light, but I instead cräve that light which came døwn to deliver us and which ätoned for these øur sins, brøther.
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Any controversy surrounding Billy Meyer's film on flying saucers has been supplanted by the house on Ash Tree Lane.. even if the house itself, like Melville's behemoth, remains resistant to summation.
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I struggle with empathy. If you’re not sure what I mean by that, it basically means it’s hard for me to understand the mental state of others and respond with the right emotions
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do you guys like water
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nope. i vastly prefer paying video games to take my mind off the thirst.
i kinda love making weird traits by the way.
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I've got three glasses of water that are empty at my desk right now.
So... does that' answer the question?
(I'm also a fan of tea.)
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yes, although I don't drink it enough. I've tried to, but then I have to use the restroom every 30 minutes and it's annoying
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Yeah. I never could understand how some people dislike it to the extent of only drinking milk and juice and stuff. Preferably cold.
Besides water I drink a lot of herbal tea, and also I really love hot cider, wassail, and less so, but also hot chocolate
I like to think that violins are just cellos, but smaller. (See it however you want, but you won't change my cello-player opinion)
Of course! I drink like 5 gallons a day though...
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I struggle with empathy. If you’re not sure what I mean by that, it basically means it’s hard for me to understand the mental state of others and respond with the right emotions
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I usually really like milk as well, but recently our milk has been tasting weird.
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Brøther, I cräve not the forbidden lämp which tempts us, for it is of a fälse light, but I instead cräve that light which came døwn to deliver us and which ätoned for these øur sins, brøther.
also is pineapple on pizza a sin?
I dont think it is personally
This is not for you. (DM'S OPEN) The Navidson Record
excerpt House of Leaves pg.3
Any controversy surrounding Billy Meyer's film on flying saucers has been supplanted by the house on Ash Tree Lane.. even if the house itself, like Melville's behemoth, remains resistant to summation.
[File on Subject #420]