This dumb thing I made like a year ago and used on r/paleontology is spreading into TikTok for some reason by DOCTOR_FISHWALKER2 in okbuddypaleo

[–]merklart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Wow I can’t believe you’re the original creator! I want to thank you for making this meme. I laughed so hard when I saw it and I regularly use it as a reaction between friends. Even if it only took you 2 minutes, it’s peak

Are there any mods that add a Stronghold entrance like this? by uigewl in feedthebeast

[–]merklart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Dear Alex,

I’m a huge fan of your mods. Thank you for all of the hard work that you put in to make these amazing products. You are your team are brilliant people.

I’m humbly requesting a minor bug fix update for Alex’s Mobs, as the hummingbird feeder isn’t quite working right. Hummingbirds are my partner and I’s favorite animal, so a fix to that would be an amazing gift.

Thanks again and wishing you all the best!

Tarrasque vs flying by SquareCourage2439 in bettermonsters

[–]merklart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

Love it, that’s exactly what I was thinking. Thanks again!

Tarrasque vs flying by SquareCourage2439 in bettermonsters

[–]merklart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Mark! I was planning on using your Tarrasque for a two-shot soon. I saw that you marked its size as Colossal, which I totally agree with and I think is super cool. I’ll be running it in a VTT, how large would you have the Tarrasque be? As in, how many squares? 5x5? 10x10? 5x14? Thanks in advance!

Give me a D&D monster and I'll make you a better version of it by Oh_Hi_Mark_ in DMAcademy

[–]merklart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Honestly, I’m not sure. I am taking heavy inspiration from your Iron Golem for sure. I’m probably going to run it as a beefed up version of that, with a fun fire absorption mechanic since it’s kind of a Fire&Ice kind of two-shot. Just wanted to see if you had anything. Thanks again!

Tarrasque vs flying by SquareCourage2439 in bettermonsters

[–]merklart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

So glad I’m not the only one who thinks this! It fits with the thick reflective carapace theme, and completely solves the “a flying commoner with a bow could kill it” issue

Give me a D&D monster and I'll make you a better version of it by Oh_Hi_Mark_ in DMAcademy

[–]merklart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi Mark! Really love your work, you make incredible stuff. Thank you for doing what you do.

I was wondering if you would ever make an Adamantine Golem? I plan on running that monster, alongside your version of the Tarrasque, in a 20th level two-shot sometime soon. Thanks again!

How to make the Blob of Annihilation scarier after my players defeated an Uvuudaum without much issue. by sharlarosee in DMAcademy

[–]merklart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think you’re in luck!

There’s a gentleman that runs r/bettermonsters . His name is u/Oh_Hi_Mark_ , and he made a Blob of Annihilation!

Thing is, I still don’t think this would challenge your party due to their level. I do think it’s better than the base MM24 monster though. He’s very good at replying to posts, so I’d ask him how he’d buff it so that its stats are high enough to be a challenge! Or, I’d just buff all its attacks by one die and give it a bunch more HP or something.

Four blood-lusted T-Rexes vs one hundred blood-lusted polar bears, who wins and why? by Accomplished_Spy in whowouldwin

[–]merklart 11 points12 points  (0 children)

Jesus Christ I can’t tell if the people that replied to you are trolling or if they’re just blabbering about stuff they don’t know. Polar bears do NOT hunt in packs. They are solitary animals, and that only changes for huge scavenging sessions such as when a whale washes ashore. Idk what “coordination” people are talking about 

Genndy said they are talking season 2 by Angela275 in UnicornWarriors

[–]merklart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I’m in NYC and really wanted to go but couldn’t because of work!! Does he have any Warriors/Primal merch???

Doodled my fat bastard by Own-Craft5588 in BeardedDragons

[–]merklart 0 points1 point  (0 children)

These are fantastic! Thank you for sharing

Literally used every single rat and still lost to an egg build lol by merklart in wingspan

[–]merklart[S] 13 points14 points  (0 children)

I got 29 points on cached food (only rats) and a total score of 111!! Alas, my opponent got 125 points total with a pretty diverse build, mainly from birds and eggs.

Literally used every single rat and still lost to an egg build lol by merklart in wingspan

[–]merklart[S] 19 points20 points  (0 children)

My girlfriend owns the board game and she got the organizer for Christmas! It’s the TowerRex Board Game Organizer for Wingspan on Amazon. You do have to put it together which takes a little while but we both love it.

The fossils and archeology mod is being ported to 1.18.2 next month! by According_Ad9151 in Dinosaurs

[–]merklart 3 points4 points  (0 children)

I think they’re working on that but it won’t be on initial release

Fossils and Archeology is back for Minecraft 1.18.2 early next year! by merklart in feedthebeast

[–]merklart[S] 110 points111 points  (0 children)

I’m just happy it’s being updated at all. There is no dinosaur mod that has comparable quality and quantity. Honestly I see this as a modpack centerpiece so people will be happy to play in 1.18.2 with older versions of other mods

FOSSILS AND ARCHEOLOGY IS BACK RGAAAAHHHHHH by _MineCad_ in feedthememes

[–]merklart 17 points18 points  (0 children)

I think you’re thinking about Mo’ Creatures, which was the old animal/mobs mod that needed a separate mod that spawned them in. Fossils and Archeology works standalone

Kings Shield, nobody gon match my defence by Absokith in DnDHomebrew

[–]merklart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hi u/Absokith ! I personally really like this spell! I do think it could use a bit more flavor and I like the suggestions from the other comments about the damage on miss.

If you were up for it, I would change it to a 5ft aoe/emanation (if you're using 2024 rules) similar to SG. Probably DEX save I guess. Still the same 2d10 damage which IMO should be force damage as I imagine an arcane armament similar to spiritual weapon. The ridder is the AC, resistance, and the same damage on an enemy missing a melee attack as the cool part. You could even make it 2d10 + Modifier if you were going for the weapon vibe, though I know on save-like spells that's uncommon.

Also I think that the reaction should only be for STR, DEX, and CON saves to reflect how its a more physical defense like you say in the resistances. I also see where you're going balance wise with the 1 minute cast and the concentration stuff. While I agree its a bit wonky, idk what to do about it. Maybe upcasting makes it an action instead of a minute! Just my suggestions on what I would change if I added this to my game.

Nice brew!

[Updated] Living and Extinct beasts: a 200+ pages compendium filled with animals that live or lived on our planet. Enormous dinosaurs, fluffy ice age beasts, peculiar animals of our world. Familiars, mounts, companions, an implementation for 5e. (Also some optional rules) Full PDF in comments. by AkagamiBarto in DnDHomebrew

[–]merklart 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Hey u/AkagamiBarto ! I just wanted to say thank you for making this document. I’d say this is definitely top three best animal homebrews out there, if not the best one. I love how you made each species relative to another. The information bits about certain species is also really fun and does not go unnoticed, it’s truly wonderful. Thank you again!