I’m a fan of the Horrified series, specifically how each monster feels unique. I recently finished a full "Classic" style custom set of 6 monsters (mats, citizens, Heroes and perks) as a gift, and while it was a hit, the workload was massive since the original system requires a "closed loop" for the deck.

With the release of the D&D and Greek versions, I’m moving toward the new modular system. It’s so much easier to design one-off monsters without rebuilding the entire deck. I'm currently pulling my favorite bits from across the Horrified series—the colored monster activations system from Greek Myths and the D20/player actions from D&D

Is anyone else working on custom monsters using these newer mechanics? I’d love to hear about your successes or hurdles. I usually keep my projects a secret from my gaming group for the "big reveal," so I’m looking for some fellow designers to geek out with.

Who did you make/who would you make?

How did it fit together?

I'm currently using The American Cryptids board as a base map as I love the feel but after this one I would move to a new board to switch it up maybe Universal Monsters. Do you have a favorite?

I’m a fan of the Horrified series, specifically how each monster feels unique. I recently finished a full "Classic" style custom set of 6 monsters (mats, citizens, Heroes and perks) as a gift, and while it was a hit, the workload was massive since the original system requires a "closed loop" for the deck.

With the release of the D&D and Greek versions, I’m moving toward the new modular system. It’s so much easier to design one-off monsters without rebuilding the entire deck. I'm currently pulling my favorite bits from across the Horrified series—the colored monster activations system from Greek Myths and the D20/player actions from D&D

Is anyone else working on custom monsters using these newer mechanics? I’d love to hear about your successes or hurdles. I usually keep my projects a secret from my gaming group for the "big reveal," so I’m looking for some fellow designers to geek out with.

Who did you make/who would you make?

How did it fit together?

I'm currently using The American Cryptids board as a base map as I love the feel but after this one I would move to a new board to switch it up maybe Universal Monsters. Do you have a favorite?

Conversation with Gemini

I've come late to Horrified, but really enjoyed the ones that I've played. I enjoy the monsters that are featured and appreciate that they work on making them all feel different. I've seen a few very old posts about people who made their own monsters. I had mad a set of 6 the original style (like Universal Monsters) as a gift and it was well received. We played it a few times and the crew I played with really enjoyed the work. It was my first time making the monsters, mats, all the citizens and custom character sheets as well.

I'm currently working on a new set now. Since then, the D&D Horrified came out and it was the first I've played in the new style where its easier for the monsters to integrate. It's not perfect but it's easier. So now if I made some this way you can add a one off here and there after a base and that's exciting as it was a lot of work the first time as to make 1 monster I needed to make at least 4. To add I would have to rework the cards or make a new closed group.

The new colored system and card set up introduced with Greek and the D20 rolls and player actions from D&D have both added fun dynamics to the system.

I am currently working on new monsters pulling from all the games has anyone had any success or interest in this as well? Having fun but it still is a lot of work as I'm not really building off my original 6. Just seeing if anyone is interested in the same thing or had already done some themselves. The person I would talk to this about is the last person I would as half the fun is the suprise when I show what I've been secretly building.

I'm posting my first reddit post about board games. Can you clean this up

It is awesome that you’re diving into custom content for Horrified! Transitioning from the rigid structure of the original game to the "modular" style introduced in Greek Myths and World of Monsters (D&D) is a total game-changer for homebrewers. It definitely makes the math less of a headache when you want to swap a single monster in or out.

Since you’re posting this to Reddit (likely r/boardgames or r/tabletop), you’ll want to balance your enthusiasm with clarity so other creators can chime in.

Here are three ways to polish your post, depending on the "vibe" you want:

Option 1: The "Community Discussion" Style

Best if you want to find other creators and swap mechanics.

Headline: Transitioning to the "Modular" system for custom Horrified Monsters – Anyone else brewing?

I’m a huge fan of the Horrified series, specifically how each monster feels unique. I recently finished a full "Classic" style custom set of 6 monsters (mats, citizens, and perks) as a gift, and while it was a hit, the workload was massive since the original system requires a "closed loop" for the experience.

With the release of the D&D (That I own) and Greek versions (that I've seen), I’m moving toward the newer system. It’s so much easier to design one-off monsters without rebuilding the entire deck! I’m currently pulling my favorite bits from across the series in making a new base that I could build off going forward. (As well as adjusting past 6 monsters to update and integrate)

Is anyone else working on custom monsters using these newer mechanics? I’d love to hear about your successes or hurdles. I usually keep my projects a secret from my gaming group for the "big reveal," so I’m looking for some fellow designers to geek out with.