FAQ¶
How does Foe Foundry Work?¶
Too many monster statblocks are forgettable. They're either bloated with fiddly mechanics or stripped down to the point of boredom. Foe Foundry monsters aim to hit the sweet spot: easy to run, mechanically exciting, and thematically unforgettable.
We reimagined custom TTRPG monster design to be more dynamic, memorable, and intuitive to use at the table, taking inspiration from excellent monster innovations in books like Forge of Foes and systems like Level Up: Advanced 5E.
Foe Foundry is a 5E monster builder that expands on these innovations by making it really easy to create unique CR-scaled monsters while also following design philosophies that lead to more engagement and interesting monsters. You can use these encounter design tools to scale monsters and encounters to any situation!
Learn more about Foe Foundry's Design.
How does Foe Foundry scale monsters?¶
Foe Foundry has baseline stats for each CR, especially damage, HP, and primary ability. Monster templates then increase or decrease these as appropriate. Powers are also designed so their damage scales in a way that's consistent with the CR of the creature using the power.
Does Foe Foundry use GenAI to create monsters?¶
No, all statblocks and monsters are handcrafted by me. There is an algorithm that helps choose monster powers and scale their values to be appropriate the monster that is selected.
Does Foe Foundry use GenAI monster art?¶
No, all monster art is commercially licensed and used with permission
Can I use Foe Foundry monsters in my home campaign?¶
Yes, definitely! It's what it's here for.
Can I use Foe Foundry monsters in my own published campaign?¶
Reach out on Cordialgerm's Patreon if you're interested in a commercial license.
How will Foe Foundry be monetized?¶
Foe Foundry will provide 100% free monsters, lore, adventure hooks, and encounter hooks.
After the initial set of monsters is implemented, optional premium features such as Encounter Generation, VTT Export, and Chatbot Integration will be added.
How can I support you?¶
You can support Cordialgerm's Patreon if you love Foe Foundry!
Can I request a new monster or template?¶
Reach out on Cordialgerm's Patreon where I will have periodic polls.
Who are you?¶
I'm a passionate D&D DM and player who loves creating monsters and generators!
Are You Affiliated with Foundry VTT or The Forge?¶
Nope. We're not officially partnered with Foundry VTT or The Forge (the hosting service for Foundry VTT). But we're fans. But we're building FoundryVTT Monster Export so you can seamlessly export your monsters into Foundry.