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For questions relating to either monstrous antagonists specifically, or all enemies of the player characters generally, depending on the traditions of specific games. Use as appropriate for the game in question.

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Can a Piercer attack more than once?

From the 1st Edition Monster Manual: ...and when a living creature passes beneath their position above they will drop upon it in order to kill and devour it. After they drop, can they atta …
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Is it possible to actually kill a Tarrasque?

The Monster Manual II for AD&D 1st edition also has the same or similar vague phrasing: The slaying of the tarrasque is said to be possible only if the monster is reduced to -30 or fewer hit …
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What does a Troglodyte actually smell like?

In 1st Edition AD&D, the Monster Manual states that Troglodytes ...emit a secretion which smells extremely disgusting to humans... If I want to keep the party on their toes, I would like to sa …
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10-100 Troglodytes is too many!

I'm picking on troglodytes as an example. In MMI, the number of troglodytes appearing in their lair(cave system/dungeon) is 10-100. Troglodytes are a nice, not-too-tough, HD2 monster with some inter …
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Where can I find miniatures for AD&D monsters? [closed]

Is there any source out there that would have a fairly complete line of monsters like this? …
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What is a good way to become a better NPC/monster actor?

All of it can give you a better grasp on the mindset of NPCs and monsters. …
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Where can I find good 2D representation of AD&D 1st edition monsters

I am looking for a good source of images of the Advanced Dungeons & Dragons 1st edition monsters from the Monster Manual, Fiend Folio, and Monster Manual II. … Sure, there are drawings of most of the monsters in the books, but I'm looking for something a little more detailed, maybe even in color. …
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