AD&D Random Monsters: Build It, Then Kill It

Episode 52 of the The Evil Dungeon Master Universe podcast, hosted by The Evil Dungeon Master, titled "AD&D Random Monsters: Build It, Then Kill It" was published on July 11, 2025 and runs 14 minutes.

July 11, 2025 ·14m · The Evil Dungeon Master Universe

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Summary

Tired of your players memorizing monster stats? This episode is for you. I crack open Dragon Magazine #10 and take a look at the “Random Monsters” article by Paul Crabaugh. We talk about how to roll up completely original creatures on the fly using tables for hit dice, type, limbs, attacks, colors, and even weird traits like “no head” or “commands wolves.” I walk through how to use this tool to surprise your players, mess with expectations, and bring back that old-school mystery every monster used to have.#ADnD #RandomMonsters #DragonMagazineLinks:Solo AP - https://tinyurl.com/SoloAPEvilDMGotham & Beyond - https://tinyurl.com/GothamPodcast

Episode Description

Tired of your players memorizing monster stats? This episode is for you. I crack open Dragon Magazine #10 and take a look at the “Random Monsters” article by Paul Crabaugh. We talk about how to roll up completely original creatures on the fly using tables for hit dice, type, limbs, attacks, colors, and even weird traits like “no head” or “commands wolves.” I walk through how to use this tool to surprise your players, mess with expectations, and bring back that old-school mystery every monster used to have.

#ADnD #RandomMonsters #DragonMagazine

Links:

Solo AP - https://tinyurl.com/SoloAPEvilDM
Gotham & Beyond - https://tinyurl.com/GothamPodcast

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