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RPGaDay 2025 27: Tactic

At some point, I would like to try my hand at making a flowchart for monster tactis. Today’s not that day, but it’s a thing that’s been on my mind. For now, a random table of chosen actions might see me through as well. So, here’s d8 approach to combat for a monster to take:

d8 Tactic
1 Sneak behind the PCs to surprise attack them.
2 Hide and sneak away from the PCs.
3 Get backup and flank the PCs.
4 Fortify the place and try to trap the PCs.
5 Use fire to cut off PCs escape and trap them.
6 Try to get the high ground and shoot at the PCs.
7 Make noise to attract something worse than it.
8 Bellow, roar, and try to intimidate the PCs.

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