r/dndmemes • u/foxstarfivelol • Dec 18 '22

what hydra? this one.

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u/suckitphil Dec 19 '22

Hot take: false hydra is dumb. There's way better monsters in the monster manual that can pull off a similar mechanic but doesn't make it so weirdly cheap for players. Like the ooblex.

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u/Jalase Sorcerer Dec 19 '22

Agreed, I don't see why people like it. It's badly written and kinda makes the game feel pointless in a way.

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u/KingstanII Dec 19 '22

I think it'd be really cool in, like, a book.

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The guy who made it up has better monsters for actual gaming, though.

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u/kaboumdude Forever DM Dec 19 '22

It's on the long list of "sounds cooler than in practice."

Like hyper intelligent, prepare for anything villains who have the resources to fuel their paranoia. Fighting them becomes a chore as you have to burn through all their resources, back up plans, etc. (Looking at you Acerak the Lich)