How does Monster Maker work in CRAWL!?

Question

Complete rules for Monster Maker in the CRAWL! tabletop RPG system, covering all mechanics and procedures.

Iron Brothers Games · Accepted Answer

Step 1: Set Base Statistics: | HD  | HP  | Damage | AR  | Morale | |-----|-----|--------|-----|--------| | 1   | 10  | 10     | 0-1 | 6-8    | | 2   | 20  | 15     | 1-2 | 9-11   | | 3   | 30  | 20     | 2-3 | 12-13  | | 4   | 40  | 25     | 3-4 | 14-15  | | 5+  | 50+ | 30+    | 4-5 | 16+    | Step 2: Choose Type: Beast: +2 Morale when protecting young  Undead: No morale, immune to mental effects  Construct: No morale, AR +2  Demon, Fey, etc… Step 3: Add Attacks: Sweeping: Damages all adjacent  Grab & Squeeze: Holds target, auto-damage each round  Charge: Double damage but off-balance next round  Terrifying Roar, Poison, etc… Step 4: Add Special Ability: Triggered: "At half HP, enters rage"  Defensive: "Regenerates 3 HP/round"  Environmental, Magical, etc… Step 5: Add Weakness: Damage: "Fire deals double"  Tactical: "Can't see invisible creatures"  Behavioral, Conditional, etc. Step 6: Write Tactics: Who does it target first?  When does it retreat?  How does it use terrain?  What triggers special abilities?

Iron Brothers Games · Answer

Compared to Dungeons & Dragons 5e and Old-School Essentials (OSE), CRAWL! simplifies mechanics while maintaining tactical depth. Step 1: Set Base Statistics: | HD  | HP  | Damage | AR  | Morale | |-----|-----|--------|-----|--------| | 1   | 10  | 10     | 0-1 | 6-8    | | 2   | 20  | 15     | 1-2 | 9-11   | | 3   | 30  | 20     | 2-3 | 12-13  | | 4   | 40  | 25     | 3-4 | 14-15  | | 5+  | 50+ | 30+    | 4-5 | 16+    | Step 2: Choose Type: Beast: +2 Morale when protecting young  Undead: No morale, immune to mental effects  Construct: No morale, AR +2  Demon, Fey, etc… Step 3: Add Attacks: Sweeping: Damages all adjacent  Grab & Squeeze: Holds target, auto-damage each round  Charge: Double damage but off-balance next round  Terrifying Roar, Poison, etc… Step 4: Add Special Ability: Triggered: "At half HP, enters rage"  Defensive: "Regenerates 3 HP/round"  Environmental, Magical, etc… Step 5: Add Weakness: Damage: "Fire deals double"  Tactical: "Can't see invisible creatures"  Behavioral, Conditional, etc. Step 6: Write Tactics: Who does it target first?  When does it retreat?  How does it use terrain?  What triggers special abilities?

Monster Maker

Step 1: Set Base Statistics

Step 2: Choose Type

Step 3: Add Attacks

Step 4: Add Special Ability

Step 5: Add Weakness

Step 6: Write Tactics

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