--- product_id: 186337933 title: "Live to Tell the Tale: Combat Tactics for Player Characters (The Monsters Know What They’re Doing)" brand: "keith ammann" price: "37392CFA" currency: XOF in_stock: true reviews_count: 13 url: https://www.desertcart.sn/products/186337933-live-to-tell-the-tale-combat-tactics-for-player-characters store_origin: SN region: Senegal --- # Live to Tell the Tale: Combat Tactics for Player Characters (The Monsters Know What They’re Doing) **Brand:** keith ammann **Price:** 37392CFA **Availability:** ✅ In Stock ## Quick Answers - **What is this?** Live to Tell the Tale: Combat Tactics for Player Characters (The Monsters Know What They’re Doing) by keith ammann - **How much does it cost?** 37392CFA with free shipping - **Is it available?** Yes, in stock and ready to ship - **Where can I buy it?** [www.desertcart.sn](https://www.desertcart.sn/products/186337933-live-to-tell-the-tale-combat-tactics-for-player-characters) ## Best For - keith ammann enthusiasts ## Why This Product - Trusted keith ammann brand quality - Free international shipping included - Worldwide delivery with tracking - 15-day hassle-free returns ## Description Full description not available ## Images ![Live to Tell the Tale: Combat Tactics for Player Characters (The Monsters Know What They’re Doing) - Image 1](https://m.media-amazon.com/images/I/81UL0EtnqpL.jpg) ## Customer Reviews ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ this book saved my character's life *by J***N on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on January 19, 2023* started a new campaign tonight, and session 1 could have easily been a bloodbath.i used tactics suggested in the last part of this book to foil an ambush that looked similar to one exampled in the chapter about tactics in action... and was able to scout out and counter-ambush + gain some praise from the DM and the party for quick thinking and tactical play.highly recommend. the first part of the book is very beginner-friendly (for better or worse... it's a tiny bit dry), but it eventually ramps up into high level thinking and is a must-read for people looking for a more immersive and tactical experience... or for players who enjoy deadly encounters and dangerous campaigns. it elevates the realism of combat, which is an A+ in my book. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Book on class roles in combat, not an optimizatin guide. *by J***L on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on July 9, 2020* At just over 200 pages, this is a much breezer read than the previous books 500+ pages. Experiences players will roll their eyes at some of the obvious tactics presented, but there is still some nuggets to be found. For instance, it spends most of its time focusing on class roles in combat and how to focus those roles in the choices you make as you level.What this book is not is a book on min-maxing your class for uber characters and specializations.Pros: The charts and statistics on Advantage/Disadvantage, usage of special abilities, and feat selection is fantastic. Also, the recommended actions you take in your role is also good.Cons: The book fails to go into any depth in a level by level analysis.Overall, this is a good book for what it is, but it could have been so much more. Mr Ammann's last book went into great depth, covering every angle of monster tactics. This book feels like it could have done more.Regardless, still worth the read and there is still something to be learned for experienced players. ### ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ Solid follow-up for players *by S***O on Reviewed in the United States 🇺🇸 on September 2, 2020* I've enjoyed Keith Ammann's "The Monsters Know What They're Doing" blog and book for many years. This is a clever and fun follow-up from the player's perspective to help balance the tactical astuteness of the monsters if you follow Keith's advice. Good run through the basic builds, decisions, and tactics without being over-complicated or "telling" the player what to do. Additionally, it was refreshing that it was in no way intended to be about min/maxing characters and gaming the system, but rather how to help very normal, average, and roleplayable characters succeed without mind-blowing stats, the best skills, and fifteen magic items. I enjoy Keith's writing style and conversational tone. It makes for a fast read and I'd love to play in a game he'd DM any day. I'm an experienced roleplayer and DM, and still found value and entertainment in the read. 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