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(W) Kobold Staff
The ENNIE Award-winning Kobold Guide series returns with The Kobold Guide to
Monsters! This definitive tome about tabletop RPG creature creation and their use at the
gaming table contains invaluable insight and advice from some of the top minds in
roleplaying game design today.
A wide range of philosophy and perspectives are on display in these pages, including how to
design monsters based on mythology, literature, or pop culture; how to balance a monster's
flavor with functionality; how to reskin monsters for any genre of campaign; how to make
friends with even the most snarling beasts; how to tell a story with an encounter; how to best
pace an encounter, and much more.
With essays grouped by subject matter, from monster design to encounter design, and
presented in thoughtful progression, this tome is the perfect companion for Game Masters and players alike who want to learn from the very best. It's a great gift for budding game
designers, and it's the perfect impulse buy for games of all stripes!
In Shops: Jul 07, 2021
SRP: $19.99
