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Megalodon Phased Battle Map [50x50] (Patreon)

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2021-03-25 02:25:45

Edited:

2021-08-10 21:50:48

Imported:

2022-09

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Hi everyone!

Free version of this map is available for download at the end of this post.

So as most of you probably know, I decided to do a phased megalodon map this week... and boy did it come out creeptastic! I am quite happy with the level of thalassophobia in this one lol.

Firstly, I think it would be a great background environmental challenge for a naval fight of some sort, rather than the fight being centered around the shark itself. I don't think the goal of the fight should be to kill the megalodon, but rather to mitigate its damage long enough to finish whatever fight was happening here and then RUN lol. My husband, Maltus, was kind enough to create a few abilities that would go off on different phases of the map as well (the abilities are D&D 5e compatible)!

Secondly, I created this map with the idea that you could swap between phase 3, 4, 5, and 6, possibly randomly, to ensure that the players never catch on to a pattern (although I would recommend to use it in sequence the first time around).

Thirdly, all of my Patrons also have access to a "fishless" version of the map in a regular day time variation, as well as night, and rain. I included this just so you all could have a very generic water map you could use for any kind of nautical encounter, as well as this extra scary phased battle map.

Fourthly (?), if you do decide to use the phased maps, if you are using roll20, you could just stack the phased maps on top of each other and either "delete" or use "send to back" option when the time comes to switch to the next phase. If you are using any other VTT, you can just use different maps (scenes) for the phases. I believe Shard is actually working on a feature that will specifically support phased battle maps!

And lastly, this map could work in tandem with my sinking ship phased battle map.

And now to the abilities:

Megalodon Emperor Encounter

Phase 2/3/4 (can be used interchangeably)

Call of the deep - The Megalodon emanates a terrifying noise from within. This causes terror in all creatures within a 1 mile radius. All affected creatures must make a DC18 Wisdom save. On a failed save the creature is considered frightened of the Megalodon. While frightened by this effect, a creature must take the Dash action and move away from the Megalodon by the safest available route for this round.

Phase 5

Devour - The Megalodon attempts to devour a creature or creatures in a 30 foot radius. All targets must be within the radius and swimming in the water. The targets must make a DC18 Dexterity save or be pulled into the Megalodon's mouth. A creature pulled into the mouth takes 2d8 slashing damage every round for 1d4 rounds, before being discarded by the Megalodon. Each round, on their turn, they can retry the save to attempt to escape early.

Maritime Havoc - The Megalodon attempts to destroy a boat within it's range. The captain of the boat must succeed on either a DC20 Wisdom/Dexterity save or the boat suffers 20d20 piercing damage. On a success, the boat takes half as much damage.

Phase 6

Breaching Wave - The Megalodon leaps from the water and crashes back down. This sends rogue waves across the entire area. Any swimming creature or ship is pushed 30 feet away from the Megalodon.

And here's what all of the Patrons receive:

Bronze Tier Patrons have access to the free version of the battle map, as well as all the variants for the fishless map:

Bronze Tier Patrons can download their rewards here: dww-megalodon-bronze.zip

Silver Tier Patrons gain access to all Bronze Tier Rewards PLUS the following variations:

Silver Tier Patrons can download their rewards here: dww-megalodon-silver.zip

Gem Tier Patrons gain access to both Silver and Bronze Tier Patron rewards.

Gem Tier Patrons can download their rewards here: dww-megalodon-gem.zip

Gold Tier Patrons have access to everything from the previous tiers PLUS commercial license to use my maps and art in your published adventures PLUS print resolution maps PLUS the following variations:

Platinum VTT Tier Patrons gain everything from the previous tiers PLUS access to Foundry VTT and Shard Tabletop Map Packs.

A new pack will be released for this tier tomorrow 3/24/2021!!! And then another one by the end of the month.

This is the latest pack that was released pre-configured for Shard and Foundry:

As well as the VTT Ready Packs found here.

Diamond Tier Patrons gain access to everything from previous tiers, as well as my giant big huge thanks for supporting me! They also get to give me an Easter egg to include in my maps once a month XD.

As well as the VTT Ready Packs found here.

If you are not my Patron yet, and you like my work, please consider supporting me by becoming one. I consistently release 3-4 map packs a month that include lots of variations, sometimes assets, stat blocks, and even encounters. Sign up here.

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