zeraser
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Post by zeraser on Mar 10, 2013 10:54:20 GMT -6
I'm sorry if this has already been addressed, but I'm not sure what "Lair Nearby" indicates in the Monster and Treasure Reference. Can somebody clear this up for me? Thanks in advance.
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Post by darkling on Mar 10, 2013 12:30:53 GMT -6
I've always taken it to mean that the monster had some kind of den nearby that the players could plunder. Though, I would only reference it if they actually went looking (instead of just announcing it). It's the difference between a roving band of orcs running into you vs. catching them near their camp (which might have extra goodies or dangers).
Think of it like the trolls in The Hobbit. They had a lair nearby.
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zeraser
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Post by zeraser on Mar 10, 2013 12:35:13 GMT -6
But how does the number figure into that? "Lair nearby" is a column heading on a chart that lists numbers (most seem to be between 1 and 100, but none have percent signs) for each monster type. Is that the chance that there's a lair nearby? Is it the distance to the nearest lair? Is it something else entirely?
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Post by Sean Michael Kelly on Mar 10, 2013 12:43:57 GMT -6
But how does the number figure into that? "Lair nearby" is a column heading on a chart that lists numbers (most seem to be between 1 and 100, but none have percent signs) for each monster type. Is that the chance that there's a lair nearby? Is it the distance to the nearest lair? Is it something else entirely? I believe it is the % chance that the den is nearby. (in random encounters) |
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zeraser
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Post by zeraser on Mar 10, 2013 13:26:46 GMT -6
But how does the number figure into that? "Lair nearby" is a column heading on a chart that lists numbers (most seem to be between 1 and 100, but none have percent signs) for each monster type. Is that the chance that there's a lair nearby? Is it the distance to the nearest lair? Is it something else entirely? I believe it is the % chance that the den is nearby. (in random encounters) In that case, I believe that the next edition of the Monster/Treasure Reference should have a note up in it. |
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zeraser
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Post by zeraser on Mar 10, 2013 13:51:58 GMT -6
Also, is there supposed to be a D (damage) column on this chart?
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Post by Deleted on Mar 10, 2013 15:34:36 GMT -6
Damage is d6. Any exceptions are noted in the descriptions.
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Post by waysoftheearth on Mar 10, 2013 17:25:51 GMT -6
I believe it is the % chance that the den is nearby. (in random encounters) In that case, I believe that the next edition of the Monster/Treasure Reference should have a note up in it. Yes, the "Lair Nearby" is the percentage chance that monsters encountered are from a nearby lair. Yes, the upcoming errata sheet and version b will have that spelled out explicitly. Thanks Zeraser  |
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Post by zeraser on Mar 10, 2013 19:42:53 GMT -6
Thank you. I figured the damage thing out on my own shortly after posting.
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