Uploaded March 2022 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
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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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.
Support us by supporting Monte Cook Games! Get Your Best Game Ever now: montecookgames.com/store/product/your-best-game-ever
Get Three Hearts and Three Lions on Amazon and support the show: amzn.to/3Iwbwwo
GET MORE WEB DM! Help us make the show and access our weekly podcast, show audio, written supplements, discounts, discord, and MORE - patreon.com/webdm
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
Thanks for watching! Don't forget to subscribe, comment & share. New episodes every Wednesday.
Check us out on Facebook - bit.ly/2oGKLOg
Twitter - twitter.com/WebDMshow
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Watch more Web DM videos:
Our Player Race playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=wa9OyLmkSq8&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6zwd9Xtq8HjqulKdreQwE8N
Our DM Inspiration List: youtube.com/watch?v=XpR_xxNIAcc&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6z0LLCS-eNb9GKuCYq2gQB2
MONSTERS! youtube.com/watch?v=V1wglNm3D2w&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6zL0KsGjGJEzRlarr5DM4jz
Our PC Class Playlist: youtube.com/watch?v=S-nO8vIJP-E&list=PLNnRdBIGJX6w_CYqXW87R8KhUaL0mjl9r
Written & Hosted by Jim Davis
Complete 5e Classes Playlist: bit.ly/2oGuhG1
New to 5th Edition D&D? Check out this playlist - bit.ly/2pbZN1K
Castle by Dwarven Forge bit.ly/2MwH0Ld
Music by John Branch -branchoutguitar.com
Web DM Theme by
Kyle Newmaster - kylenewmaster.com
Motion Graphics & Logo Design by
Ryan Wieber - ryan-w.com
