Converting original D&D and Mystara monsters
Cleon
Legend
That's what I thought we'd end out using.
Updating Working Draft.
What about the Reptilian subtype - in or out?
Are the Alignment and LA alright?
Cleon
Legend
While in principle I agree with you on the Tortle subtype, the Dragon mag 3E version of the Tortle doesn't have a "Tortle" subtype, which suggests we should omit it.
I'd like to leave it Reptilian, though.
Shade
Monster Junkie
Since we've essentially scrapped that version, though, I see no reason not to add the subtype.
Cleon
Legend
Fine, I'll do it then.
Updating Working Draft.
I'm starting to think about doing my own Homebrew of the Tortle, just for kicks. Although I think there's already one in the Vaults of Pandius.
Cleon
Legend
If you're OK with the Alignment and Level Adjustment we are.
freyar
Extradimensional Explorer
I'm not the LA expert, but that seems ok.
"Usually LE" makes sense for the alignment given the standard tortle is LN-ish. The text of the original monster could be NE, but I don't think it matters much.
Tactics: Snappers are ill-tempered and territorial, apt to fire their crossbows at the least provocation. In close quarters, they attack viciously with claws and bite, and they aren't above attacking opponents who've become tangled in their nets.
"Usually LE" makes sense for the alignment given the standard tortle is LN-ish. The text of the original monster could be NE, but I don't think it matters much.
Tactics: Snappers are ill-tempered and territorial, apt to fire their crossbows at the least provocation. In close quarters, they attack viciously with claws and bite, and they aren't above attacking opponents who've become tangled in their nets.
Cleon
Legend
Rather than "they aren't above attacking opponents who've become tangled in their nets" I'd favour "They often throw nets at fast-moving opponents to try to remove their speed advantage."
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