Balancing Mechanics and Story, Breaking Stereotypes, and Crafting Quick Monsters

Mike dives deep into Forge of Foes – build and run awesome monsters for your 5e RPG!

• 00:00 Show Start
• 02:05 Forge of Foe's Main Advantage
• 04:26 Forge of Foes and 5e Modularity
• 06:36 Is Forge of Foes Compatible with Other RPGs?
• 08:38 The Book's Structure
• 13:28 The Quick Monster Builder and Stats by CR
• 23:35 Quick 5e Monster Stats Tool
• 24:33 Adding Monster Powers
• 28:00 General Use Stat Blocks
• 31:59 Using Stats by CR to Benchmark Existing Monsters
• 36:11 Monster Powers
• 36:49 Monster Roles
• 37:54 Other Lazy Tricks
• 39:01 Monster Advice Chapters
• 40:34 Alternative Takes on Encounter Building
• 42:57 Monsters By Adventure Location
• 43:43 More Monster Advice
• 45:14 Monsters by Story or Story by Monster?
• 45:57 Anticolonial Play
• 47:57 The Best 5e Monster Book

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