Uploaded August 2023 | Updated September 2026, 12 hours ago
How do you set up a tactical combat encounter for a TTRPG, like DnD 5E? We look at Unit Types, Enemy Positioning, and study some boss fights from Baldur's Gate 3 to look for tips! Get more out of your Dungeons and Dragons monster fights by understanding the fundamentals of tactics and deployment as a Game Master!
MONSTROUS KICKSTARTER PRELAUNCH: kickstarter.com/projects/cloudcurio/monstrous-3
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - TTRPGS VS Video Games
5:21 - Unit Types
12:18 - Unit Positions
20:12 - Act 1, Blighted Village
22:57 - Act 2, Moonrise Tower
27:03 - Act 3, High Hall Courtyard
30:10 - Dry Erase Marker Map
36:17 - VVT maps by Elven Tower
38:04 - After Crow
The Dry-Erase Mat that I used: paizo.com/products/btq02c1f?Pathfinder-FlipMat-Enormous-Basic
The Monsters and Minis that I used in the video are Pathfinder Pawns: paizo.com/store/pathfinder/accessories/pawns
I often draw with Foam Grip Tubes from Impresa to ease my hand strain. You can buy them here: amzn.to/3KgpDXs
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Patreon: patreon.com/mapcrow
Podcast: thesplatbook.com/episodes
Join my Newsletter: kylelatino.com/newsletter
Itch Store: mapcrow.itch.io
Merch Store: etsy.com/shop/MapCrow
Drivethru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/364793/Old-Roads-Map-Zine
Animation by Onesleepybeetle: haileesmith.com
Music from Final Fantasy Tactics by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata
Additional Music by Alex Ansaldi: epidemicsound.com/artists/alex-ansaldi
How do you set up a tactical combat encounter for a TTRPG, like DnD 5E? We look at Unit Types, Enemy Positioning, and study some boss fights from Baldur's Gate 3 to look for tips! Get more out of your Dungeons and Dragons monster fights by understanding the fundamentals of tactics and deployment as a Game Master!
MONSTROUS KICKSTARTER PRELAUNCH: kickstarter.com/projects/cloudcurio/monstrous-3
0:00 - Intro
1:43 - TTRPGS VS Video Games
5:21 - Unit Types
12:18 - Unit Positions
20:12 - Act 1, Blighted Village
22:57 - Act 2, Moonrise Tower
27:03 - Act 3, High Hall Courtyard
30:10 - Dry Erase Marker Map
36:17 - VVT maps by Elven Tower
38:04 - After Crow
The Dry-Erase Mat that I used: paizo.com/products/btq02c1f?Pathfinder-FlipMat-Enormous-Basic
The Monsters and Minis that I used in the video are Pathfinder Pawns: paizo.com/store/pathfinder/accessories/pawns
I often draw with Foam Grip Tubes from Impresa to ease my hand strain. You can buy them here: amzn.to/3KgpDXs
++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++
Patreon: patreon.com/mapcrow
Podcast: thesplatbook.com/episodes
Join my Newsletter: kylelatino.com/newsletter
Itch Store: mapcrow.itch.io
Merch Store: etsy.com/shop/MapCrow
Drivethru RPG: drivethrurpg.com/product/364793/Old-Roads-Map-Zine
Animation by Onesleepybeetle: haileesmith.com
Music from Final Fantasy Tactics by Hitoshi Sakimoto and Masaharu Iwata
Additional Music by Alex Ansaldi: epidemicsound.com/artists/alex-ansaldi
