Frog God Games andNecromancer Games are back with a new book forOld-School Essentials, containing over 150 new monsters for referees and adventurers to drop into your games. After the success of the first Tome of Essential Horrors, we’re proud to bring you another tome with ghouls and goblins.
Necromancer Games’ philosophy has always been “Everybody needs more monsters!” You asked for more, so we’re giving more. Classic monsters — both new and old — are brought to life by designers at bothFrog God Games andNecromancer Games.
Each entry includes a fullOSEstat block and an interesting encounter highlighting the creature. The majority features classic black-and-white art. TheTomehas been designed withAdvanced Fantasy Old-School Essentialsin mind but is compatible with bothClassic Fantasy andAdvanced Fantasy OSEand any and all classic "BX" (1981-1983) versions of the world's most popular roleplaying game.
Near Mint condition cards show minimal or no wear from play or handling and will have an unmarked surface, crisp corners, and otherwise pristine edges outside of minimal handling. Near Mint condition cards appear 'fresh out of the pack,' with edges and surfaces virtually free from all flaws. '
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Lightly Played (LP)'
Lightly Played condition cards can have slight border or corner wear, or possibly minor scratches. No major defects are present, and there are less than 4 total flaws on the card. Lightly Played condition foils may have slight fading or indications of wear on the card face. '
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Moderately Played (MP)'
Moderately Played condition cards have moderate wear, or flaws apparent to the naked eye. Moderately Played condition cards can show moderate border wear, mild corner wear, water damage, scratches , creases or fading, light dirt buildup, or any combination of these defects. '
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Heavily Played (HP)'
Heavily Played condition cards exhibit signs of heavy wear. Heavily Played condition cards may include cards that have significant creasing, folding, severe water damage, heavy whitening, heavy border wear, and /or tearing. '
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Damaged (D)'
Damaged condition cards show obvious tears, bends, or creases that could make the card illegal for tournament play, even when sleeved. Damaged condition cards have massive border wear, possible writing or major inking (ex. white-bordered cards with black-markered front borders), massive corner wear, prevalent scratching, folds, creases or tears. '