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Monster Mash #5: Giants (ogres & trolls) In Your DnD Game
Episode 113 Streamed Live Tuesday November 8, 2022
Main Topic: Monster Mash: Giants, Ogres, and Trolls, oh my!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_giants_in_mythology_and_folklore
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_(Dungeons_%26_Dragons)
Giants have a long history in Dungeons and Dragons, likely due to its creators’ love of mythology. Beings of large size (typically 7 feet or larger) feature in many myths and legends around the world. Their legendary fierce nature translates well in the tabletop arena. Giants are fearsome foes in any version of the game, which makes them great at nearly any level. What makes low level characters run screaming at a clearly unmasculine register, makes for solid challenges later in the game.
There is also great variety in this creature type, giving the enterprising DM a lot of material over the many editions to have something that fits his world, or simply his table. From the brutish ogre, to the exotic oni, to the enigmatic storm giants, there is something for everyone to like.
Some alternate takes:
1.) Arcana Evolved: Giants once dominated the realm. Now they seek to re-establish this dominion in an epic war.
2.) Giants are truly rare and enigmatic keepers of ancient lore.
3.) A-la Pacific Rim: Giants are a real world-wide threat consuming all the world’s resources, growing so voracious they must be stopped. Perhaps giants are emissaries of Titans, mysterious masters of the giants from another world.
Question for the Chat: What makes for a good gaming convention?
A Cabin Con Moment: Cabin Con Cult Mixer and BBQ hosted by Mr. Demo.
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Report from Big Geek Land
WoTC has huge drop in 3rd quarter of 2022: https://www.wargamer.com/dnd/mtg-wizards-of-the-coast-revenue-2022-q3
Professor Dungeon Master’s take:https://youtu.be/C3oOTDvsBxc
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Episode 113 Streamed Live Tuesday November 8, 2022
Main Topic: Monster Mash: Giants, Ogres, and Trolls, oh my!
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_giants_in_mythology_and_folklore
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Giant_(Dungeons_%26_Dragons)
Giants have a long history in Dungeons and Dragons, likely due to its creators’ love of mythology. Beings of large size (typically 7 feet or larger) feature in many myths and legends around the world. Their legendary fierce nature translates well in the tabletop arena. Giants are fearsome foes in any version of the game, which makes them great at nearly any level. What makes low level characters run screaming at a clearly unmasculine register, makes for solid challenges later in the game.
There is also great variety in this creature type, giving the enterprising DM a lot of material over the many editions to have something that fits his world, or simply his table. From the brutish ogre, to the exotic oni, to the enigmatic storm giants, there is something for everyone to like.
Some alternate takes:
1.) Arcana Evolved: Giants once dominated the realm. Now they seek to re-establish this dominion in an epic war.
2.) Giants are truly rare and enigmatic keepers of ancient lore.
3.) A-la Pacific Rim: Giants are a real world-wide threat consuming all the world’s resources, growing so voracious they must be stopped. Perhaps giants are emissaries of Titans, mysterious masters of the giants from another world.
Question for the Chat: What makes for a good gaming convention?
A Cabin Con Moment: Cabin Con Cult Mixer and BBQ hosted by Mr. Demo.
Random Geek-itude
Report from Big Geek Land
WoTC has huge drop in 3rd quarter of 2022: https://www.wargamer.com/dnd/mtg-wizards-of-the-coast-revenue-2022-q3
Professor Dungeon Master’s take:https://youtu.be/C3oOTDvsBxc
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