A complete guide to building, adapting and running monster encounters. Tell a story with each fight and keep your players engaged!
Latest Updates from Our Project:
Treasure tables!
about 2 years ago
– Sat, Nov 12, 2022 at 01:20:09 AM
Hi there
We have been talking and have decided that we want to add (d4-d6) Treasure tables to each monster encounter, adding a bit of randomness and excitement to your sessions. This might seem like not that big of a deal, but my favorite monster book, Revenge of the Horde by Nordgames, has them, and they are hands down my favorite feature ever to have in a bestiary.
In short, this means the main monsters from the Quintessential Guide to Monster Encounters will potentially drop loot that actually makes sense instead of some weird magic item that just doesn't belong there. Adding to the story telling element at your table.
Let's try this again
I made an oopsy. I posted a picture of these amazing dice in a previous update but forgot to provide the link. So here it is again;
The Dragon Eye Dice sets will initially be released with seven colour options, representing the many different Gods of Luminous Ages. We hope to unlock all 14 colours to introduce you to all the Gods and some characters from Luminous Ages.
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The Dice are hollow Dragon GEM Dice that are made of 98% Copper and 2% Zinc, making them lighter than other metal dice but still very durable with a wonderful jingle sound when shaken together.
They come in a metal tray as a set of 7 including 1xD4, 1xD6, 1xD8 1xD10, 1xPercentile D10, 1xD12 and 1xD20.
The Iris of each Dragons eye is a premium natural ZIRCON Gemstone embedded into each side of the dice.
New stretch goal, new encounter!
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Nov 07, 2022 at 07:56:37 PM
We hit 30k!
Over the weekend we hit 30K in funding, so I am delighted to say AJ Pickett is now officially adding his wonderfully weird encounter, together with some sage advice, to the Quintessential Guide to Monster Encounters. It involves shrinking down to the size of insects and competing in a jousting competition overwatched by Treants.
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Funded!
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Nov 07, 2022 at 02:49:33 AM
We (you) did it!
In all seriousness, the funding goal for the Quintessential Guide to Monster Encounters was set pretty high compared to other TTRPG books. That is because we didn't want to write it if we couldn't make it the best it could be. Thanks to your support, we can! And we can't wait to see it at your table.
But with Stretch goals, it can only become bigger and better
As you can see from the image above, the one and only AJ Pickett will write an exclusive monster encounter for the QGME, with tips and tricks for running and adapting it, if we end up with at least 25k. He has already pitched his idea, and it's weirdly fantastic.
A slumbering evil awakens... A threat long vanquished has returned... Are you brave enough to run with the wolves?
Vengeance of the Valravn is a stand-alone adventure for characters of 7th level set in the land of Norrøngard from the Thrones & Bones campaign setting. The adventure is designed for use with the 5th edition of the world’s best-known roleplaying game.
Monster of the week!
about 2 years ago
– Mon, Nov 07, 2022 at 02:49:27 AM
5e's Most Emotional Monster
If you've checked out our free downloadable PDF you might have met the Asfaraba. But the lore expands much further than what you are seeing in our preview. If you can't wait to know what this monster is all about, check out DungeonDad's new video.
The Gloaming Wild is a survival and horror supplement for the 5th Edition of the World's First Role-Playing Game. It offers options and resources to both players and GM's. This book contains systems and settings to enhance your campaign, facilitating stories of desperation and heroism, horror and survival.
Incredible start! We're well on our way to reaching our goal
over 2 years ago
– Mon, Oct 31, 2022 at 07:12:06 PM
A Crematrium spawns from the ashes of a fallen urn. Art by Danny Pavlov
With over 650 backers pledged to the Quintessential Guide to Monster Encounters, we are now 92% funded! As you can see from the art preview above, we couldn't wait to get started on this project. Tell all your gaming friends about the QGME, or increase your pledge from PDF to hard copy, to help us over the edge.
