Show Notes
Are kobolds officially dragons now? Is the bloodied mechanic back to make us all sweat? Are gnolls actually fiends, or are they just misunderstood? These are the big questions the RPGBOT.Podcast tackles this week as we dive into the new Monster Manual for D&D.
Join us for a hilarious romp through challenge ratings, legendary actions, and why the new exhaustion mechanics make misery a team effort. From Titans and Shadow Dragons to cultists with a creepy glow-up, this episode has everything—including a heated debate over alphabetical monster organization. (Spoiler: It’s like a library, but with more teeth.)
If you’re ready to laugh, learn, and maybe reconsider your next dungeon encounter, this one’s for you.
Materials Referenced in This Episode
- DnDBeyond Blog Post
- YouTube Video on new Dragons
- YouTube Video on new Monster Manual
- Compilation of stat block previews on ENWorld
- Other Stuff
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