A Monster Reference Table

[peterlind]

I have worked on a first draft of a Monster Reference Table, which lists Vol 2 M&T creatures only, though with reference to Greyhawk. Here is the table:

www.dropbox.com/s/e1k7k7c1puqiea1/MONSTER%20REFERENCE%20TABLE%20M%26T%202.pdf?dl=0

As I worked on the table, I found that there were a couple of gaps that needed filling, so for those gaps I did refer to the Monster Manual for more information (only). For example, the Rocs and Treants entries.

Also, I have personally calculated the XP values based on the table in Greyhawk, without reference to other sources. In doing so, I made some judgment calls on what creatures have special abilities and which ones have special abilities at regular or double value, so opinions may vary. In going through this exercise, I found that the Greyhawk experience table would give some monsters falling in the 9-10, 11-12, and 12-13 XP value categories the same experience value, even though the monsters themselves may vary in power/toughness. So I have worked on a variant to the GH XP table to smooth out the XP values a bit. This new table is included at the end of the tables.

Your thoughts, comments, and suggestions are most welcome.

EDIT: I have updated the table to include some corrections; added special abilities; added thouls and giant hogs. By necessity, undead and lycanthropes were moved to the final page to accommodate the new information.

EDIT AGAIN: I have updated the entries for Skeletons and Zombies to show them having 1 HD and 2 HD (also updated their XP entries):

www.dropbox.com/s/rti5cc6wbwzrer8/MONSTER%20REFERENCE%20TABLE%20M%26T%201.pdf?dl=0

[foxroe]

Very nice (downloaded for future reference). I must protest, however - there is no "Chance to Not Tell the Truth" column...

[Zenopus]

Nice work. I like how you broke down the Chimera, Hydras and Balrogs to separate lines. You could also add in some of the humanoid leader types. It's limited in OD&D versus later editions, but Hobgoblin leaders fight as Ogres and Gnoll leaders fight as Trolls.

Another consideration: you don't list any special characteristics, such as Merman fighting at -1 on land, Troll regneration etc. Without this information, the DM will still need to consult the rulebook during a game.

[peterlind]

Nov 20, 2016 9:45:27 GMT -6 Zenopus said:

Nice work. I like how you broke down the Chimera, Hydras and Balrogs to separate lines. You could also add in some of the humanoid leader types. It's limited in OD&D versus later editions, but Hobgoblin leaders fight as Ogres and Gnoll leaders fight as Trolls.

Another consideration: you don't list any special characteristics, such as Merman fighting at -1 on land, Troll regneration etc. Without this information, the DM will still need to consult the rulebook during a game.

Thanks for your suggestions. This first go round was just to combine the information contained in the M&T and Greyhawk tables along with the XP column, but I will see what I can do. . .

[peterlind]

I have updated the table to include some corrections; added special abilities; added thouls and giant hogs. By necessity, undead and lycanthropes were moved to the final page to accommodate the new information. Here is the link, plus the initial post has the link:

EDIT: This has been updated to show Skeletons and Zombies having 1 and 2 HD. I also have updated their XP entries.

www.dropbox.com/s/rti5cc6wbwzrer8/MONSTER%20REFERENCE%20TABLE%20M%26T%201.pdf?dl=0