TPT #390: 2025 D&D 5e Monster Manual Review

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Feb 21, 2025136:04Games & Hobbies

I-Hsien and Shane analyze the updated 2025 Monster Manual. This extra-long cover-to-cover review walks you through the changes to monster lore, math and design philosophy. We’ll let you know how it stacks up to previous...

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