***WARNING!!! Long post ahead, but worth the read*** Ok, now that our Tarrasque is the right size, and it’s got itself a few new faces, let’s let this monster tell a story.I find one of the biggest problems with the Tarrasque is that it’s not a drop-in monster. It is a centerpiece for a […]
Opportuntity Actions: Tarrasque Workshop #2 – Retooling
We’ve explored the concept of playing the Tarrasque at its proper size. Now it’s time to play with it’s stat block. People know the Tarrasque; they know it’s capabilities, its strengths and weaknesses, and what it can do to the unwary. This is where DMs step in, turning over expectations, keeping players always on […]
Opportunity Actions: Tarrasque Workshop #1 – How Big is the Tarrasque?
So, this came up on Twitter: with the release of the Orcus miniature, and Monster Manual 3’s Allabar, Opener of the Way, what is the actual size of the Tarrasque? Seems like a simple question, but the answer, as always, is so much more. Frighteningly enough, I think this discussion is leading me to […]
Malevolent Mines – A Spontaneous, Con-Style Delve
I ran a spontaneous online game last night via skype, inviting players I did not previously know for a 3-4 hour session. I planned to run a short delve using the maps from the Dungeon Delve book but with a different storyline. Because none of us knew each other before the game began, I am […]