


The Magnificent
Monstrous Database
5th Edition







Created by Roger D. Mast Jr.
Compiled From D&D and AD&D Sources


Table of Contents

Credits.............................................................................................................3
	Thanks To:
	Official Home Page
	Other MMDB Based Programs on the Web

Preface.............................................................................................................4
	What's New?
	Sources
Release Information
	Editing

Introduction.......................................................................................................5
	A Note From the Author
	General.................................................................................................6
	Purpose
	Recommendations
	Requests

Instructions.......................................................................................................7
	Statistics
	New Categories
	Searching for Monsters
	Copying Data to a Word Processor
	Index
	Enter New Data
	Abbreviations
	Examples...............................................................................................9
	Note For ASCII Users
	Monster Submissions

Hit Point Generator............................................................................................10

History...........................................................................................................11
	1st Edition
	2nd Edition
	3rd Edition............................................................................................12
	4th Edition

Credits

Thanks To:

Ole A Ringdal (Olik) - for being official site of MMDB
Ezra Van Everbroeck - for first placing the 1st MMDB on his site
Sean D Hood (Hoody) - for submitting Fiend Folio (MC 14)
Jeffrey McArthur - for submitting corrections & errors in the database
Allen Greenawalt - for submitting 5 monsters from Red Steel Campaign Exp. Boxed Set
Luca de Maestri - for submitting 6 monsters from Dragonlance modules & Dungeon #33

Lastly, all the MMDB users who support and distribute this database and everyone else that I forgot.

Official Home Page

The MMDB continues to grow and be distributed all over the net on various pages.  This is great, but as this happens there is always a question as to whether you have the latest version or not.  As a result I have decided to name an official home of the MMDB.  Olik has been gracious enough to allow his page to be used as such.  Hopefully this page will continue to exist for years to come.  Go to the following page for the latest and greatest (link through the creatures & monsters section):

http://home.sol.no/~olear/ADnD/index.html

If this site becomes unavailable in the future, feel free to email me to get the latest address.

Other MMDB Based Programs on the Web

Each program should be accompanied with a link to the official home page of the MMDB and my email address.  If you download any of these programs and they do not have these two links email me so I can contact the author.  If you want to be included in this list drop me an email with all the data listed below.

Here is a list of programs that use the MMDB as the main resource:

Program Name: Web version of the MMDB
Author: Sylvain Boivin
email: sboivin@uqac.uquebec.ca
web: http://dimcom.uqac.uquebec.ca/~sboivin/monster/
Description: A simple web interface of the MMDB plus a dice program in Javascript.

Program Name: Kukuluny v3.0
Author: David Uhlik
email: david_uhlik@iol.cz
web: http://web.telecom.cz/kukuluny/
Description: Program for random encounters generation with treasury, spellbooks,
creating PC, NPC and keeping them in Database system. Many additional functions.
Uses D&D and AD&D 2nd Edition rules.



Preface[AU1]

What's New?

The MMDB now contains over 406 new monsters to a total of 2523 entries.  The new sources are mainly from the 'loose leaf' series including:  Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium, Greyhawk Monstrous Compendium, Fiend Folio Monstrous Compendium, Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Volume One & Volume Two, Kara-Tur Monstrous Compendium, and various other sources (magazine, modules, etc.).  Updated monster submission section to include MAX file types, requests section and relocated official home page section.  Major overhaul and expansion of monsters from the Monstrous Manual.  Added a new credits section and Players Handbook references.  A new 'field' has been added for other names of monsters (AKA, also known as).  The process of going back through the monsters has been started but not completed.  This should make it easier to find a specific monster you are looking for.

Sources

All the sources for the information contained herein are TSR products.  All of the trademarks used (AD&D, Monstrous Manual, Players Handbook, etc.) herein have been used without permission.  Any attempt to sell this database may place you in danger of prosecution by TSR.  I contacted TSR in January 1996 and I was told they will allow this product to be circulated freely using all of their copyrighted and trademarked terms as long as no money changes hands.  Since the TSR buyout, it has liberalized the on-line policy.  So, for those of you who were uneasy about using this product, you may put your mind at rest.

The sources for the Magnificent Monstrous database are Monstrous Manual, Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One, Annual Volume Two, Annual Volume Three, Legends and Lore, Pages From the Mages (Forgotten Realms), Monster Manual (1st Edition), Monster Manual II (1st Edition), Fiend Folio (1st Edition), Dungeons & Dragons Rules Cyclopedia (D&D), Planescape Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Planescape Monstrous Compendium Volume Two, Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Volume One, Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Volume Three, Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium, Greyhawk Monstrous Compendium, Fiend Folio Monstrous Compendium, Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Volume One & Volume Two, Kara-Tur Monstrous Compendium, Red Steel Campaign Expansion, Dungeon Magazine, Dragon Magazine and Players Handbook.  In the future monsters from other AD&D sources will be included in this database.

Release Information

The database is being released in 3 packages:  MS Office 95, MS Office pre-95 & ASCII.  The MS Office 95 package (the official version) contains files for MS Access version 7.0 (database), Excel version 7.0 (hit point generator) and MS Word version 7.0 (instructions & index).  The MS Office pre-95 package contains files for MS Access 2.0, MS Excel 4.0 and Rich Text Format.  Unfortunately it is impossible to directly convert this database to an older version of MS Access.  I have reconstructed a limited working copy of the MMDB in Access 2.0.  This version has a limited data entry form (without the combo boxes), the combat data report and the index report.  The final package contains all the files except the hit point generator converted into ASCII text files.  I take no responsibility for any errors in any of the converted files.  I have not checked any of the converted files.

Editing

Monsters that show up in several compendiums shall adhere to the newest data.  For example, baatezu show up in the Monster Manual and the Planescape MC.  The data in the Planescape MC will be used instead of the data from the Monster Manual.  A note referencing the other sources will be made in the monster description and/or in the source column.  Many monsters listed in various sources did not have complete statistics or did not conform to AD&D 2nd Edition Rules.  These monsters were edited to 2nd Edition Rules using the DM Guide and D&D Rules Cyclopedia.  Other information was added from similar monsters or other sources.  Three categories and an AKA (also known as) were added and are explained in a later section.  Any input or corrections on my editing is welcome.





Introduction

A Note From the Author

Hello all.  It's been about 7 months since the last release of the MMDB.  I would like to thank everyone for your support of the MMDB.  I was hoping to have this out sooner but it's summer and my schedule is very full.

So, what is new?  The MMDB now contains over 406 new monsters.  We have broken the 2500 mark to a total of 2523 entries.  I have added many new sources from the 'loose leaf' series (see 'What's New' for complete list) with many more to come.  Some have responded to my invitation for submitting monsters from various other sources (magazine, modules, etc.).  This effort is appreciated and I hope it continues.  Some of you have offered monsters & I still have not received them.  Please try to be prompt when making contributions to make my life easier, thanks.  The new Credits section was added to acknowledge everyone for their contributions to this expanding project.

I have begun a major overhaul and expansion of the entire database.  This began with a new 'field' that allows for input of other names of monsters (AKA, also known as).  This will make it possible to search for monsters by various names that they might be called.  Next, all the monster books must be gone through to add names to this field.  I have started with the monsters from the Monstrous Manual.  I noticed that the old entries that were first added were incomplete and did not conform to my latest entry format.  So this was updated at the same time.  Additionally I have expanded the entries of many monsters.  For example where the monster Orc had one entry it now has several including: chief, sub-chief, etc.  This process of updating will take some time to complete.  At this point only the Monstrous Manual and all the new additions for this release have the complete and up to date information.

What's in the future for the MMDB?  From this point forward I expect to release a new edition on an annual basis.  Hopefully this will be between January and April starting in 1999.  As far as the data, first and foremost I will continue to update the existing books to the latest format, expand the data and fill in the AKA field.  Provided the next MC Annual is released on time I hope to include it.  Time permitting I will be including Darksun & Mystara campaign monsters, as well as any monsters you submit.  This brings me to my next point, I still need your help.  If you have monsters from boxed sets, magazines, etc. please submit them.  Follow the instructions in this document to give me your contributions.  As always any comments and suggestions are always welcome.

The email list continues to grow.  If you have not signed up yet, you should!  Stay informed on the latest and greatest happenings with the MMDB by dropping me an email.  Remember, if you email address has changed, please let me know.  I got several returns during the last update.   I also want to thank Olik for continuing to allow his site to be the official home of the MMDB.  Finally, here is the Magnificent Monstrous Database 5th Edition, enjoy!  Until next time.

Roger D. Mast Jr.
masts@ptdprolog.net
August 1998

General

Welcome to The Magnificent Monstrous Database.  Contained herein is a list of over 2500 monsters taken from the AD&D game.  It is complete with all statistics in or converted to 2nd Edition Rules, a brief description with combat notes, a hit point generator, an index listing all monsters currently in the database, three new categories of information and a searchable AKA (also known as) section.

Purpose

What is the purpose of The Magnificent Monstrous Database?  It serves may purposes but its primary function is to help the DM select a monster and use the statistics in a MS Word document.  For example, you need a monster that lives in the swamp and is lawful good alignment.  You would do a filter on these two categories and you would have a small list to choose from.  In addition you could export the main statistics to a Word file and insert them into your adventure without having to copy them from the monster manual.  Also, it helps index monsters to their source.  For example, you are trying to find a Brain Golem and you look in the Monstrous Manual.  You are unable to find the creature listed, but you know its somewhere.  You simply open The Magnificent Monstrous Database and find it is in the Monstrous Compendium Annual.  I find these things the most time consuming areas of creating adventures:  finding the right monster, locating it and copying the data from the book.  This is now made easy by using The Magnificent Monstrous Database.

The purpose of The Magnificent Monstrous Database is not to eliminate monster manuals from your library.  It is simply a tool to help enhance your AD&D experience.  It is meant to be used side by side with the monster manuals because not all the information in the book is listed in the database.  Also, many references are made to pages of monster manuals, DM Guide or Players Handbook for additional information.

Four new categories have been added to the statistics.  It is hopeful that these categories will help you select a monster more easily.  The four new categories are monster type, plane of existence, campaign world and AKA (also known as).  Monster types include:  animal, plant, monster, humanoid, special and undead.  These categories will help you determine what spells effect them and any special modifications per campaign (undead more difficult to turn in Ravenloft, etc.).

Recommendations

I recommend that you buy the Players Handbook, DM Guide, Monstrous Manual and any other monster manual required for the role playing of a creature.  These books provide the details on the monsters that could not be included in The Magnificent Monstrous Database.
Note:  some of the monsters are from sources that are now out of print.

Requests

I look forward to any feedback on The Magnificent Monstrous Database.  Your comments are appreciated as well as informing me of any errors you encounter.  Please feel free to share this database with all your friends.  However, I have one request, that you distribute it in its entirety, unedited,  to maintain the integrity of the contents.  Feel free to modify your own copy, but I do not wish to receive feedback on areas not in the original database.

You may use the data for on-line programs.  If you do, I ask you would put a link to the official home page and to my email address.  At your request I can add such programs to the "Other MMDB Based Programs on the Web" section in this document.  Thank you and enjoy.



Instructions

Statistics

All the statistics listed follow the Monstrous Manual "How To Use The Book" section on pages 3 and 4 except as follows.  Climate/Terrain has been condensed and made more uniform in terms (IE. terms like warm have been replaced with tropical or subtropical).  Organization and diet has also been condensed to be more uniform.  Number appearing has been converted to use the hit point generator (see next section).  Magic resistance is only listed if it has a percentage resistance to all spells.  Otherwise, it is listed under special defenses.

New Categories

Monster Type:	This category contains the following types:  animal, humanoid, monster, plant and undead.  This will help define how spells might affect them (hold person, hold monster, hold undead, etc.).  Animals are defined as any animal living on "this" Earth or any creature that could exist on "this Earth" (no magic abilities, not a freak of nature, etc.).  Humanoid is any bipedal, man size creature with at least low intelligence (human, demihuman, etc.).  Plant is any creature with animal intelligence or lower that demonstrates characteristics of plants.  Undead is any "living" dead creature.  Monster is any creature not fitting into another category (dragons, golems, umber hulks, etc.).

Plane of Existence:   This category defines the plane a creature spends (on average) most of its time.  For example, a fire elemental does not wish to spend time on the prime material plane and will try to get back to the elemental plane of fire.  So that would be its plane of existence.  Some creatures are summoned on other planes and sent to the prime material plane.  Their plane of existence would be the prime material plane because although they are created on another plane they exist on the prime material.  This category may contain errors so if you find any errors please contact me.

Campaign:   This category lists the campaign world the creature was taken from.  Creatures from the Monstrous Manual, Monstrous Compendium, etc. are listed in the general category.  Some older monsters were released in 1st Edition and re-released in new books.  The disenchanter was originally found in the Fiend Folio but has now been released in the Pages From The Mages (Forgotten Realms).  So Forgotten Realms would be the campaign listed for the disenchanter.  In the future, when possible, creatures will be listed under the campaign world of the newest version of the monster.

AKA (also known as):  This category lists other names the monster might be called.  In the various sources they may be listed as these alternate names.  As the size of the database continues to grow it became necessary to have an easy way to search the database for monsters.  If you cannot find the monster you are looking for under the 'name' field, you may search the 'AKA' field for it.  The best way to search is by using the 'filter by form' command.  Example, a typical search might be: *dwarf* (* = wildcard).

Searching For Monsters

In the form view (enter data) or the table view (monster) use the advanced edit filter or filter by form to search for monsters.  You can search in the creature and/or AKA fields.

Copying Data to Word Processor

First be sure that the monsters for export table is empty.  Once you have selected the monster you wish to use enter the table view.  Click the arrow on the left side of the screen highlighting the entire row.  Click the copy icon.  Minimize the table and open the table called monsters for export.  Click the arrow on the left side of the screen highlighting the empty row.  Click the paste icon.  Repeat this process until all the monsters you wish to use are in the monsters for export table.  Next you decide whether you want all the data or the combat data.  In the design mode be sure the source is set for the appropriate table or will not get the proper data.  Then you open the appropriate report in the print preview mode.  Under file of the main menu select the save as/export command.  Select the external file option.  Select the type of file you wish to write to.  The preferred format is rich text format (*.RTF).  You now have a text file containing the appropriate data ready to be inserted into any word processor.

Index

A report has been included for printing the index.  For your convenience I have included an edited index file split into three columns.

Entering New Data

A form has been included for entering and modifying the data.  There is timesaving pickboxes in this form to save you from typing common information.  It also prevents spelling errors in the fields you will be searching on.  If the item is misspelled the filter will not find it and your selection of monsters will be reduced.

Abbreviations

DGN		Dragon Magazine (followed by issue number, then page number)
DLMC		Dragonlance Monstrous Compendium (loose leaf, no page numbers)
DMG		Dungeon Masters Guide
DNG		Dungeon Magazine (followed by issue number, then page number)
DRC		D&D Rules Cyclopedia
FF		Fiend Folio (1st Edition)
FFMC		Fiend Folio Monstrous Compendium (loose leaf, no page numbers)
FR1MC		Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Volume One (loose leaf, no page numbers)
FR2MC		Forgotten Realms Monstrous Compendium Volume Two (loose leaf, no page numbers)
GHMC		Greyhawk Monstrous Compendium (loose leaf, no page numbers)
KTMC		Kara-Tur Monstrous Compendium (loose leaf, no page numbers)
LL		Legends & Lore
MM		Monstrous Manual
MAI		Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume One (no page numbers)
MAII		Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Two
MAIII		Monstrous Compendium Annual Volume Three
OMI		Monster Manual (1st Edition)
OMII		Monster Manual II (1st Edition)
PHB		Players Handbook
PM		Pages From The Mages (Forgotten Realms)
PS		Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix Volume One
PSII		Planescape Monstrous Compendium Appendix Volume Two
RSCE		Red Steel Campaign Expansion Boxed Set
RV		Ravenloft Monstrous Compendiums I & II (re-released combination)*
RVIII		Ravenloft Monstrous Compendium Appendix III

* - Currently includes the first compendium only.  The second contains only unique monster descriptions.  Because of this I felt it would be more appropriate to continue with general monsters from other campaign worlds.  At some later time I will include the remaining monsters along with the lords of the various domains (Ravenloft Boxed Set).


Examples

All data:

Orc	THAC0:	19	AC:	6 (10)	SA:	No	SD:	No	MR:	0
HD:	1	#:	30-300	Att #:	1	Dmg:	weapon	Size:	M	ML:	11-12
INT:	8-9	AL:	LE	MV:	9 (12)	Type:	Humanoid	Plane:	Prime Material
TR:	L (C, O, Qx10, S)	XP:	15-650	Page:	MM 281	Campaign:	General
Climate:	Any	Terrain:	Land	Organization:	Tribe
Freq:	C	Activity	Night	Diet:	Carnivore
aggressive, love war, enemies: humans, elves!, dwarves!, goblins & other orcs, weapons: sword, spear, axe,
flail, polearm, crossbow & bow, studded leather armor, hate sunlight (att -1), ambush, tribes include: leaders,
assistants, subchief, guards, shaman (5th), witchdoctor (4th mage) & chief w/bodyguards,

Combat data:

Orc	THAC0:	19	AC:	6 (10)	SA:	No	SD:	No	MR:	0
HD:	1	#:	30-300	Att #:	1	Dmg:	weapon	Size:	M	ML:	11-12
INT:	8-9	AL:	LE	MV:	9 (12)	Type:	Humanoid	Plane:	Prime Material
TR:	L (C, O, Qx10, S)	XP:	15-650	Page:	MM 281	Campaign:	General
aggressive, love war, enemies: humans, elves!, dwarves!, goblins & other orcs, weapons: sword, spear, axe,
flail, polearm, crossbow & bow, studded leather armor, hate sunlight (att -1), ambush, tribes include: leaders,
assistants, subchief, guards, shaman (5th), witchdoctor (4th mage) & chief w/bodyguards,


Note For ASCII Users

The fields for importing the ASCII format into another database application are as follows:

Creature;  AC;  HD;  THAC0;  Terrain;  Climate;  Att #;  Damage;  No App;  SA;  SD;  MR;  Size;  Move;  XP;  Activity;  Align;  Treasure;  INT;  Page;  Type;  Remarks;  Notes;  Frequency;  Comments;  Organization;  Diet;  Morale;  Campaign;  Plane;  Source


Monster Submissions

Here is your chance to contribute to the MMDB.  At this time I will begin to accept monsters from your own library (non-monster compendiums).  This might include monsters from old Dragon magazines or campaign setting boxed sets, etc.  Remember, only official TSR monsters will be considered at this time.  Since it is impossible for me to locate every monster out there I really appreciate your help.  Everyone who submits a monster will be given credit.

If you think you have a monster to submit, ask yourself the following questions:

1.  Is this an official TSR monster?
2.  Do I have the complete information page?
3.  Is the monster already in a monstrous compendium?
4.  Do I have a way to transmit the data to author of the MMDB?

If the answer to any of these no, then you do not have a monster to submit.  If the answer to all these questions is yes, then proceed to email me with the monster name and source.  I will let you know whether the monster was already submitted or not.  Once you have received conformation you must prepare the information to be transmitted.  Additionally, if the submission is from any source other than a magazine, please include the credits page with your submission.

There is several ways to transmit the data.  I would prefer that the documents be scanned (see below) and sent by email to me.  The second way is for me to give you a fax number to transmit the data.  Last is to send a photocopy of the information through the snail mail.

If you are submitting the data by scanner please use one of the following formats (in this order):

1.  TIFF document (*.tif)
2.  MAX file (*.max)
3.  Windows bitmap (*.bmp)
4.  JPG file (*.jpg)
5.  Fax document (*.awd)
6.  Acrobat file (*.pdf)


Hit Point Generator

The hit point generator is an MS Excel based program.  It allows you to generate the number of creatures and their hit points.  You cannot adjust the hit dice plus or minus (1-1 or 2+1 HD would be 1 and 2 HD).  It generates 3-8 hp per HD.  After it generates the hit points you can clip and paste the data in a MS Word document.  The numbers are editable and in a table so it is easy to change any number you like.  A convenient column was left on the right hand side for any notes you may wish to add during a game.  You should not save the file when exiting the hit point generator to ensure it is blank the next time you enter it.

To find the number appearing type the low number and the high number.  Type return.  Then enter the HD and type return.  Next, clip the appropriate number of creatures and paste them in you document.

Here is an example of the hit point generator:

(L,H)
2
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The top line does not need to be included but was left on for example purposes.




History

1st Edition

It has been over 5 months since I had the idea of creating a monster database.  After consulting with several individuals about what should be included I began designing what is now called The Magnificent Monstrous Database 1st Edition.

Welcome to The Magnificent Monstrous Database.  Contained herein is a list of over 950 monsters taken from the AD&D game.  It is complete with all statistics in or converted to 2nd Edition Rules, a brief description with combat notes, a hit point generator, an index listing all monsters currently in the database and three new categories of information.

I hope you enjoyed our trek through the vast world of monsters.  I never realized how many monsters exist in the AD&D world (and we have only explored several books!).  I also never realized how many errors were in the various monster books.  I would say there is close to twenty mistakes (spelling, numeric, publishing, etc.) it the Monstrous Manual and up to ten in the Monstrous Compendium Annual Vol. 1.  It makes you wonder what those editors at TSR are doing.

What started out as a example to learn MS Access soon turned into a monstrous project. That project would take months to get to this point and perhaps may never really be complete.  My hope is that anyone using The Magnificent Monstrous Database will find it a valuable addition to their AD&D collection.  I look forward to adding many monsters to this database over the coming years.  Until next time, happy gaming.

Roger D. Mast Jr.
April 1996


2nd  Edition

The MMDB now contains over 300 new monsters to total of nearly 1300 entries.  The new sources are Planescape Monstrous Compendium, MC Annual Volume 2 and D&D Rules Cyclopedia.  The tables, forms and reports have been revised and updated.  The database is now available for Access 2.0 and in ASCII format.  My new email address is:   masts@ptdprolog.net

Hello all and thanks for joining me again as we travel down this monster filled path.  I would like to start off by thanking everyone for your kind comments about the MMDB.  I have spent a great amount of time and effort trying to improve the quality and consistency of the data.  Also, for all of you who wanted to see the database available for MS Access 2.0, it is now ready to go!  As always your comments and requests are welcome.

This release did not have as much new data as I would have liked.  The total is now around 1300 entries which is only about 300 new monsters.  So I apologize for that.  The reason I rushed to get this release out was to have a version available for Access 2.0 users.  Also, I would like to see someone take on the task of assembling a GNB of monsters.  If someone would do this, I would include the statistics in the MMDB.  Perhaps someone has already done this and I'm not aware of it.  If so, contact Ezra (ezra@onyx.arts.kuleuven.ac.be) and get it posted in the GNB archive.

I would like to take a moment to explain what I see in the future of the MMDB.  In about 6 to 9 months I expect to have the 3rd edition ready to go.  It should contain monsters from the following sources:  Ravenloft MC 1 & 2, MC Annual Vol. 3, Mystara MC and Legends and Lore.  I hope to follow the same process of releasing a new edition every 6 to 9 months until the 4th Edition.  After that we will have to wait and see.  Well I do not want to take up any more of your time.  Here it is the Magnificent Monstrous Database 2nd Edition, enjoy!  Until next time.

Roger D. Mast Jr.
October 1996


3rd  Edition

The MMDB now contains over 500 new monsters to total of 1865 entries.  The new sources are Legends and Lore and MC Annual Volume.  I also have expanded the entries from the Fiend Folio, D&D Rules Cyclopedia, Monster Manual I and Monster Manual II.  A new category called source has been added.  The purpose of this is to expand the index capabilities.  In this category will be all the sources where the monster can be found.

Well, it has been one year since I first brought you the MMDB and here we are again with the next version of the MMDB.  I would like to start off by once again thanking everyone for your kind comments about the MMDB.  I have spent a great amount of time adding the new index feature.  My hope is to have the largest single source of monster data and locations anywhere.  To do this I will need some help.  I have acquired nearly all of the monster manuals from the AD&D game.  The only one I have not found is the MC13 Fiend Folio (loose leaf).  If you have it or know were I can get it please email me with the information.  Your help is appreciated.

The total monster count is now up to  1865 entries which is about 500 new monsters.  I apologize to those expecting monsters from Ravenloft.  I want to release this now because for the next month or two I will be unable to work on the database.  So I wanted to share what I have with everyone so you don't have to wait.    Also, I see someone has taken on the task of assembling a GNB of monsters.  No offense to the keeper, but until it is put together in a more readable format I will not be including it.  This is just my opinion of coarse so please forgive me.

I would like to take a moment to explain what I see in the future of the MMDB.  In about 6 to 9 months I expect to have the 4th edition ready to go.  It should contain monsters from various sources.  Hopefully it will include Ravenloft, Darksun, Planescape and more.  I hope to follow the same process of releasing a new edition every 6 to 9 months for several more editions.  I should have plenty of material for awhile.

I want to get a list of people and periodically email out the latest news about the MMDB.  So, if you like the MMDB and want to be kept up on the latest information please email me.  I also want to thank Ezra and Olik for making the MMDB available.  Finally, here is the Magnificent Monstrous Database 3rd Edition, enjoy!  Until next time.

Roger D. Mast Jr.
April 1997

4th  Edition

The MMDB now contains over 250 new monsters to a total of 2117 entries.  The new sources are Ravenloft Vol. 1,  Ravenloft Vol. 3 and Planescape Vol. 2.  Ravenloft Vol. 2 has been excluded (for now) because all the monsters are 'original'.  Instructions have been added on how to submit monsters.  These are not new monsters, but official monsters from your own library (boxed sets, TSR magazines, etc.).  To eliminate confusion, an official home site has been established.  Now you will always know whether you have the latest version or not.

Hello all.  It's been about eight months since the last release of the MMDB.  I would like to thank everyone for your support of the MMDB.  I appreciate everyone's complements and criticisms.  I hope you are enjoying the latest release.  Also, I would like to wish everyone a merry Christmas and a happy New Year.

So, what is new?  There is several hundred new monsters mainly from Ravenloft and Planescape.  We have broken the 2000 mark bringing the total to 2117 monsters!  I had planned on adding monsters from Darksun & Mystara.  I have put them on the back burner for now due to lack of interest.  There is more of a demand for Forgotten Realms, Greyhawk & Dragonlance monsters.  So, if you play a specific campaign please let me know.  The response I get will determine the books I add next, so let your voice be heard.  I am still looking for help.  I need the MC 13 - Fiend Folio (loose leaf).  If you have it or know where I can get it, please let me know.

I would like to take a moment to explain what I see in the future of the MMDB.  First my part, in about 6 to 9 months I expect to have the 5th edition ready to go.  It should contain monsters from the 'loose leaf' monstrous compendiums.  I have enough material for at least 2 or 3 more releases (depending on what new material becomes available).  Now your part, monster submissions.  I would like to expand the database to include monsters from sources other than monstrous compendiums.  In order to do this I would have to buy every publication TSR ever put out.  I'm not going to do this.  That is why I need your help.  If you have monsters from boxed sets, magazines, etc. please submit them.  Follow the instructions in this document to give me your contributions.  Remember, these goals are always subject to change due to the possibility of 3rd Edition rules.  The 3rd Edition idea continues to be talked about.  I have no idea whether this will materialize or not.  If it does, I hope it will not impact the MMDB.

The email list I started last time has been steadily growing.  If you like the MMDB and want to be kept up on the latest information please email me.  Remember, if you email address has changed, please let me know.  I got several returns during the last update.   I also want to thank Olik for making his site the official home of the MMDB.  Finally, here is the Magnificent Monstrous Database 4th Edition, enjoy!  Until next time.

Roger D. Mast Jr.
December 1997


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