Jaunty Mantis 116 - How to Make Dinosaur Encounters Feel Different in TTRPGs

from The Jaunty Mantis TTRPG Podcast · host Matt Herzberg

In this episode of The Jaunty Mantis, we riff on mechanical ways to make dinosaurs stand out at the table — beyond simple reskins or bigger HP pools. They cover size & reach, zone-based combat, fear/horror mechanics, animal companions and mounts, pack tactics, and inspiration from other RPG systems (Rifts, Exalted, 4E, Runehammer).

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