A Compendium of Original Monsters
For Use with Advanced D&D*, 1st Edition rules
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Frequently Asked Questions


Q: 1st Edition? What gives? Will there ever be 3E adaptations of these monsters, you lazy sack?
A: I don't even own any 2E books, let alone 3E. Maybe if I get a thousand emails about it I'll enlist the help of a more knowledgeable statician to aid me, but don't expect it any time soon! C'mon, you're a smart cookie. If you really want to stick Lukather in your dungeon, I'm sure you'll be able to make the necessary adaptations on your own.

Q: What do the years mean on the monster pages?
A: The "created" year is for when I (or someone else, who'd be credited if so) originally scribbled the initial idea out. Then I'll mention the year it was updated with new art and info (usually it was 1988 or 1989). Sometimes I'll only have had a picture of a monster that I made, and then I'll mention the year it was drawn, followed by the year I adapted it for the BoB.

Q: Would you provide art for my monsters/characters?
A: Sure, but I'm a freelance illustrator by trade and would want delicious nickels for it. For a simple treatment like my Ixtar or Costoid monsters, figure $25. If you want something a little more badass, my bill will be equally so, but nothing too terrible. I can provide a reasonably fast turnaround, at least. Anyway, I'm not in this to make money.

Q: So why ARE you doing it? Why all the trouble to put these moldy old things online?
A: C'mon...haven't you ever had a family photo album? These are just old private works of mine, some of which are moldy oldies. I might even stick some shit up here that I made when I was 12 someday. This whole thing comforts me to do. Or maybe it's just avoidence behavior, keeping me from getting real work done. Probably both.

Q: Can I put one of my monsters in the BoB?
A: This is more of a personal showcase, but I can promise that any monster I provide artwork for will be included in this compendium as added incentive for my professional services (crediting its creator, naturally)! :-)

Q: Do you even play Dungeons & Dragons?
A: I play a little with my kid, but no serious adult gaming since around 1993. Besides, I always enjoyed preparing for the game (creating monsters, adventures, etc.) ten times as much as actually playing it!

Q: Have you ever done any real work for TSR or any other cool company?
A: Came pretty close in 1999 with working for FASA, but it fell through. I wouldn't mind it a bit, though. Who wouldn't?

Q: Where do you get your ideas when you draw?
A: I don't sleep very well, I can tell you that much! To be honest, I don't know where they come from. Someplace very dark, to be sure. I've been doodling all my life, and I've never been able to answer this question.

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All artwork Copyright ©2002 David C. Lovelace