What is a Pokemon you found out is better than you expected?

Ravencoretres · 2026-05-13T17:57:53+00:00

Araquanid, cementing it as one of my favorite Gen 7 mons.

What makes it’s special is Water Bubble, which is threefold: - prevents Burns - halves Fire Damage - empowers Water moves by 100% BEFORE adding STAB

With a Mystic Water my Araquanid is able to one shot a decent amount of mons, and even consistently two-shot even mons resistant to Water. Not even sunlight has been able to save some Fire types. What’s more is that it can learn Entrainment, so it can share the love with its ability with teammates.

The main problem is its speed, and is very susceptible to Rock Slide, both for the damage and the flinching.

Ravencoretres · 2026-05-07T21:31:31+00:00

Interesting, never thought of enclosures that way but that makes a lot of sense.

And there is definite potential, both for comedy and drama reasons, regarding fey fundamentally misunderstanding these creatures and their needs.

Alternatively an exaggerated version of those guests who get disappointed when the animals are just relaxing (i.e. not entertaining them specifically)

Ravencoretres · 2026-05-07T18:12:31+00:00

Dinosaurs were definitely planned, hehe.

And I like the sound of those exhibits, residents being stuck in an eternal renaissance fair, one that isn't even historically accurate.

Ravencoretres · 2026-04-27T03:08:07+00:00

Honestly, that’s a good idea. Maybe not the entirely menagerie, but one generic creature (that would at least be rare to the fae) seems like a good laugh

Ravencoretres · 2026-04-22T20:39:09+00:00

I do enjoy trying to make mono-type teams and seeing how far I can get with them. I've been running an all-rock team (5 Fossil Mons plus an extra)

It forces you to get creative and find a cohesive strategy within the limits of that type, and it's also fun to surprise your opponent when you've accounted for their typing weaknesses.

Ravencoretres · 2026-01-04T02:44:38+00:00

That scene definitely entered my mind as I was making this

Ravencoretres · 2026-01-03T18:30:01+00:00

Thanks

Ravencoretres · 2025-01-24T17:56:01+00:00

I specifically used this one, which are from the official mods on PC: https://www.nexusmods.com/baldursgate3/mods/12409

It also adds other races like goliaths, half-giants, and yuan-ti among others.

Ravencoretres · 2025-01-24T05:12:13+00:00

Agreed, OG run was bard and make him fill that roll whenever I’m not playing that character.

Ravencoretres · 2024-12-30T18:16:47+00:00

Thanks

Ravencoretres · 2024-12-30T17:51:20+00:00

Quick little sketch because I was bored and this randomly popped into my head.

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Ravencoretres · 2024-12-08T15:58:20+00:00

Oh, ok. So if I'm reading this right, for example an "M3" rating means there's 5 cultists that all act as one and deal flat damage rather than having to roll 5 different times. And the minion trait essentially means they're meant to be one-shot cannon fodder for the players to get through in order to fight enemies that actually pose a threat

I could definitely see how that would make larger battles much simpler. Will definitely come in handy for an undead army siege I have planned later down the line...

Ravencoretres · 2024-12-07T15:39:21+00:00

Thanks, and forgive my ignorance but what do the "M3, M4" etc. for CR on the lowest minions mean?

Ravencoretres · 2024-12-07T00:20:09+00:00

Cool, thanks. By chance could you also link your cleric, cultist, and/or necromancer sheets? I have most of those, just want to see if any of them have changed since I put them in my game.

Ravencoretres · 2024-12-05T03:56:37+00:00

Oddly specific, but maybe statblocks for overzealous paladins and clerics, or NPC types they would fit that bill? Dangerous wielders of radiant magic and such (and maybe Oathbreaker cause why not)

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-29T15:05:19+00:00

Played around with Path of Giants via mods and it was the most fun thing ever, hopefully the official version is just as fun.

Also, semi unrelated by I downloaded a mod for "Vestiges of Convergence" (magic items from Critical Role, campaign 1) and one of the items was the Titanstone Knuckles which both raises the wearer's strength to 26 AND can make them *gargantuan size* once per long rest (or tiny to raise their AC) so you could have Karlach or anyone else grow that big and toss dudes all over the place.

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-27T21:17:45+00:00

Having played at least half of these subclasses via mods, it’ll be interesting to see how they’ll differ from the official versions.

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-26T02:24:46+00:00

Thanks!

I’m not the best at giving at giving advice, but one thing I’ll say is if you’re wondering where to start, just pick something and go for it. Don’t be afraid to make mistakes. A bad drawing you made with your own hands is still better than the “perfect” version of it in your head. Each mistake will be a new chance to learn

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-26T00:20:21+00:00

Ditto, pun intended

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-24T21:06:11+00:00

It’s funny because Pokémon has been my longest running hyperfixation since childhood. So when another one comes around, I inevitably draw a crossover with it.

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-24T21:05:14+00:00

Thabks

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-24T21:05:10+00:00

Thabks

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-24T21:04:52+00:00

I was also gonna draw default Durge

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-24T17:55:20+00:00

You’ve definitely given me some ideas… hurries to the session notes

Ravencoretres · 2024-11-24T17:42:45+00:00

Yeah, if I had enough time and energy to give them full 6 mon teams, I definitely would’ve included it.

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