When comparing Dungeons & Dragons source books vs On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears, the Slant community recommends Dungeons & Dragons source books for most people. In the question“What are the best sources for creature lore?” Dungeons & Dragons source books is ranked 1st while On Monsters: An Unnatural History of Our Worst Fears is ranked 2nd. The most important reason people chose Dungeons & Dragons source books is:
All the juicy bits about trolls, undead, orc etc that you never knew, and were afraid to ask.
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Pros
Pro Details
All the juicy bits about trolls, undead, orc etc that you never knew, and were afraid to ask.
Pro Tailored for games
Not only do you get lots of monsters and creatures but they are also tailored and fit for gaming and easily adaptable to video games. All the details have been figured out such as hit points, damage, ability scores, and more!
Pro Explains the purpose of each monster
Instead of simply offering examples, the book explores the reasons why certain types of monsters came into existence throughout history.
Cons
Con Common
Dwarves, elves, skeletons, trolls. All are very common in most fantasy games, so they won't excite most players.