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What actually makes a boss encounter memorable? (Also, I built something)

What actually makes a boss encounter memorable? (Also, I built something)

I've been quietly building a 5e boss encounter supplement for a while. It's finally real and I'd love some honest feedback before launch.

It's called MEGA BOSSES. The concept is simple: 8 fully built boss encounters, each with unique mechanics designed around who the boss actually is, not just a stat block with legendary actions stapled on. There's original art, encounter structure.

The team is small. A professional fantasy author (full-time, not a hobby thing) and a DM who's been writing original adventures for years. I'm the third piece and also the one trying to turn this into a sustainable thing I can do for a living.

We have a mystery boss that unlocks at $1,000. (Chronus the Anomaly)

I'd love to hear what you think, even if you just take a look. Every bit of support counts.

🔗 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frameforge/mega-bosses

Disclaimer: The art is AI-generated because I can't draw and the budget isn't there, but every word and every monster in this project was written by a human with real care and passion. I didn't have many options, so please don't hold it against me!

And a preview of the main Boss. Enjoy!

https://preview.redd.it/0fwj84dmzc2h1.jpg?width=2752&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=fcd7a37e90b7e60cb2b68d0f1abc32c805174c84

https://preview.redd.it/yjykk3dmzc2h1.png?width=1700&format=png&auto=webp&s=411365c1ccdd96af340585f8485afc05badb5d0c

https://preview.redd.it/02a334dmzc2h1.png?width=1700&format=png&auto=webp&s=19bcb9fa4de5b2d3f7c75420330f986b5368de90

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u/Ok-Afternoon171 — 3 days ago
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What actually makes a boss encounter memorable? (Also, I built something)

https://preview.redd.it/sim93xpyrr1h1.jpg?width=2752&format=pjpg&auto=webp&s=a9be6564808c4f6d4285d41d71de168ccec13fea

I've been quietly building a 5e boss encounter supplement for a while. It's finally real and I'd love some honest feedback before launch.
It's called MEGA BOSSES. The concept is simple: 8 fully built boss encounters, each with unique mechanics designed around who the boss actually is, not just a stat block with legendary actions stapled on. There's original art, encounter structure.
The team is small. A professional fantasy author and a DM who's been writing original adventures for years, the guy genuinely lives for encounter design. I'm the third piece, creative direction and also the one trying to turn this into a sustainable thing I can do for a living.

We have a mystery boss that unlocks at $1,000. (Chronus the Anomaly)
I'd love to hear what you think, even if you just take a look. Every bit of support counts.

🔗 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frameforge/mega-bosses

Disclaimer: The art is AI-generated because I can't draw and the budget isn't there, but every word and every monster in this project was written by a human with real care and passion. I didn't have many options, so please don't hold it against me!

And a preview of the main Boss. Enjoy!

https://preview.redd.it/nd91v59zrr1h1.png?width=1700&format=png&auto=webp&s=4989c9a93199d5845ae973bf14271392da9e2b5b

https://preview.redd.it/fpoi53izrr1h1.png?width=1700&format=png&auto=webp&s=776eefb9383656c727c36e106ddbde7ca55e7fb6

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u/Ok-Afternoon171 — 6 days ago
▲ 1 r/DnD5e

What actually makes a boss encounter memorable? (Also, I built something)

I've been quietly building a 5e boss encounter supplement for a while. It's finally real and I'd love some honest feedback before launch.
It's called MEGA BOSSES. The concept is simple: 8 fully built boss encounters, each with unique mechanics designed around who the boss actually is, not just a stat block with legendary actions stapled on. There's original art, encounter structure.
The team is small. A professional fantasy author and a DM who's been writing original adventures for years, the guy genuinely lives for encounter design. I'm the third piece, creative direction and also the one trying to turn this into a sustainable thing I can do for a living.

We have a mystery boss that unlocks at $1,000. (Chronus the Anomaly)
I'd love to hear what you think, even if you just take a look. Every bit of support counts.

🔗 Kickstarter: https://www.kickstarter.com/projects/frameforge/mega-bosses

Disclaimer: The art is AI-generated because I can't draw and the budget isn't there, but every word and every monster in this project was written by a human with real care and passion. I didn't have many options, so please don't hold it against me!

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u/Ok-Afternoon171 — 6 days ago