TPT #390: 2025 D&D 5e Monster Manual Review
Total Party Thrill: RPG Advice From Our Table to Yours
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Revising the Monster Manual: Usability and Representation
This chapter critiques the new formatting and organization of the D&D 5e Monster Manual, highlighting concerns about usability and the absence of specific entries for player character species. It discusses the representation of fantasy races like orcs and goblins, emphasizing the need for nuanced portrayal rather than outright exclusion due to problematic associations. The conversation reflects on the balance between evolving game design and maintaining cultural references in traditional fantasy settings.
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