So I ran my 1e game last night and couldn't hit a single PC. Now I know why. The attack matrix for the Kobold in the MM is default to 20 for all ACs. Are there any other monsters in the MM that have this issue?
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So I ran my 1e game last night and couldn't hit a single PC. Now I know why. The attack matrix for the Kobold in the MM is default to 20 for all ACs. Are there any other monsters in the MM that have this issue?
In using the 1E extension, I've had this "set everything to 20 in the matrix" happen where I accidentally (or purposefully) futzed around with the hit dice for an NPC. E.g., deleting it, which reset the matrix to all-20s, and then entering either a different HD value or the original HD value if the deletion of the original HD value was user error.
After setting the HD value I wanted the NPC to have, going back into the attack screen where the matrix, AC, move, turn level, etc., is and randomly clicking on an empty box in it; and then backing out of that screen; usually removed the 20s straight across in the attack matrix, and reset the correct attack matrix values for the HD I'd input (or re-input if replacing an accidental delete).
@Celestian - FYI:
I was using the beholder and applied the "Slow" effect from the eye to a player but noticed that it only applied a +2 penalty to the AC, it should be +4 penalty as per Slow spell. Also the NODEX option is missing from the Eye effect.
I was then curious and checked the slow spell and found that the INIT modifier was set to +4 when it should only be +2.
Good day...
I was looking for some good old fashioned common rats to throw to some PC and I think they are missing in this manual.
Probably due to the fact that in the monstrous manual the entry for rat and giant rat are mixed in one column: Rat(giant).
Maybe common rats can be appended to the manual in the future.
As always, thanks in advance for all your work celestian.
There are only 2 types of rat entries in the Monstrous Manual. Giant Rats and Osquips. There is mention of pack/brush rats but no stats are given for them.
When there are variable HD listed for a single entry I tend to pick the most common and generally not do them all. In this case this seems to be what you are referring to. I will see about adding it but thats the process for what I converted.
OK, I found an error in the Red Dragon stats: The FG Monstrous Compendium has their hit dice as a base of 15, but it should be 13. Corresponding thaco is two higher than it should be as well. These Reds have been acting like they're as good as Silvers!