The Fundamental Difference

Question

Iron Brothers Games · Accepted Answer

Monsters are different. They're nightmare forces that break the rules.  NPCs roll to hit → Can miss, can be parried  Monsters auto-hit, fixed damage → No roll, no defense except armor, dodge or parry

Iron Brothers Games · Answer

Compared to Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Old-School Essentials (OSE), CRAWL! simplifies mechanics while maintaining tactical depth. Monsters are different. They're nightmare forces that break the rules.  NPCs roll to hit → Can miss, can be parried  Monsters auto-hit, fixed damage → No roll, no defense except armor, dodge or parry