I’ve recently uploaded a bunch of images of Monster Cards.  You can get them on the downloads page.

 

Here are a few tips on using them as well as explanations.

 

First of all, these cards are not meant to replace the Monster Manual.  The Monster Manual has all of the detailed description about the monsters, including flavor text, group behavior etc.  These cards are designed to dimply act as a reference while you are running the game so that you don’t have to have the Monster Manual at the table.  If you are like me then anything that reduces clutter at the game table is a big help.

 

So, how do you use them? 

 

When you make an Encounter Card print copies of the monster cards for that encounter and paperclip them all together with the Encounter Card on top.  (Click here for more information about making and using Encounter Cards).

 

When you go to run the game, have the encounter cards to one side, prepared for when the PC’s find the encounters.  I like to keep a generic set of minis (ok, I often use generic looking tokens) that I use for all my minions and a couple of more interesting minis for the more interesting monsters.

 

During “chat” time, when the players are doing whatever they are doing, I will often pre-roll initiatives for the monsters and note those initiatives on the monster cards.  If there are two or three of the same monster I will draw a quick column in pencil for each initiative.

 

As the encounter progresses, I use the cards to keep track of Hit Points, effects, and so forth.  This is particularly useful for longer encounters where I have to keep track of monsters will large amounts of Hit Points.

 

As the monsters die I simply flip their cards over and set them to the side.

 

When used in conjunction with good Encounter Cards, they essentially make it so that you can run all of your games without the need for books of any kind.

 

I hope this helps, and HAVE FUN!

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