Trolls | Monsters of 5e Dungeons and Dragons | Web DM
Channel: Web DM
Date: 24/03/2022

Trolls are an iconic monster in D&D and other TTRPGs and we love how they make for a gross and creepy encounter - but if your group can spot them, then combat can be over quickly. Here's why we find them inspiring and how we keep trolls fresh in our dungeons and dragons campaigns. 

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Time stamps: 
0:00 intro
1:41 Why trolls are awesome
2:53 description of a troll from Three Hearts and Three Lions by Poul Anderson
6:00 Troll regeneration
7:31 the problem with d&d trolls
12:17 Solutions for troll problems 1- never call it a troll
13:34 Solution 2 - loathsome limbs
16:57 Solution 3 - think of trolls as Wolverine in a slasher flick
19:21 Troll tactics and environment
20:38 Reimagining the troll- Reskins!
24:57 Changing regeneration
26:35 Troll TIDBITS to inspire you

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