Converting original D&D and Mystara monsters

freyar said:

That settled?

Are we giving them a save bonus vs fire, too?

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Shade said:

I don't think it needs it. Most creatures that had it in previous editions just converted to resistance to fire in 3e.

Updated.

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Cleon said:

Come to think of it, their Desert Adaptation gives them a +4 bonus on Fortitude checks against dehydration and heat-shock, which I think is enough.

Speaking of which, you should add Desert Adaptation and Sandwalking to their Special Qualities line.

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Cleon said:

Since the Camarilla is significantly larger than a standard Xytar (12 feet versus 8 feet), perhaps we should increase its Strength a point or two?

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Shade said:

I'm fine with that, but will wait for the others to chime in.

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Mortis said:

I've also got no problem with giving the larger cousin a couple of points of Str more.

Looks like I'm on the losing side - but if they show up in my campaign they're going to be magical beasts! (Although I can see the dragonkin argument - 6 limbs, breath fire etc.)

Regards
Mortis

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Cleon said:

I slightly preferred Magical Beast too, but it'll help keeps Shade placated.

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freyar said:

Skills and feats?

Something like 8 ranks each in Spot, Listen, and Survival (for hunting prey)?

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freyar said:

Skills and feats?

Something like 8 ranks each in Spot, Listen, and Survival (for hunting prey)?

Shade said:

Sounds good. Throw in Track to make use of those Survival ranks.

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