darthkilmor
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The CR seems a bit high on the giant ant worker, esp compared to the other vermin. Would something like 1/2 or 1/3 be more appropriate ?
Giant Ant, Worker: Init +0; AC 17; HD 2d8; Spd 50; Atk bite +1 (1d6); SQ Improved grab, scent, vermin
Delta said:I would actually agree with you. When I run the giant ant worker through my Open Gaming Combat Simulator program (http://www.superdan.net/softwin.html), 3 of them are evenly matched in melee against a 1st-level NPC Fighter. At low levels, that's a very good indicator of CR, i.e., CR 1/3 is about right.
darthkilmor said:The CR seems a bit high on the giant ant worker, esp compared to the other vermin. Would something like 1/2 or 1/3 be more appropriate ?
It has an average of 9HP. That is one hit of a greatswordQuartz said:CR 1 looks about right to me. An average of 12.5 HP will require 2-3 hits to down.
It can only grab small or smaller PCs. Unless the improved grab entry for the monster says otherwise, Improved grab only works on smaller opponents.Quartz said:and it's got Improved Grab.
frankthedm said:It has an average of 9HP.
That is one hit of a greatsword
It can only grab small or smaller PCs
Slaved said:A greatsword is two handed and does a base average damage of 7. With a 16 strength that means an average damage of 11 on a hit.