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<blockquote data-quote="graydoom" data-source="post: 9424" data-attributes="member: 164"><p>The problem with the 3 HD of companions per Druid level is that a significant benefit like that that only applies to a specific class really weights things in favor of that class. Usually, it is better to just give a general bonus that just better works with some classes than other (the 3 HD of animal companions might be an example of this, but that was a good deal too powerful).</p><p>My suggestion would be to remove the extra HD of companions for druid/ranger levels, and add in 1 HD of animal companions, no matter the class, stacks with the normal amount of druid animal companion HD. Do that and I think you've got a good ECL +1 race. Just 1 HD of animal companions doesn't make the race too powerful for a +1 ECL, and also doesn't force the race into becoming druids or rangers as much.</p><p>So here's the new version I would suggest:</p><p></p><p>Racial stats:</p><p>+2 strength, -2 intelligence, -2 charisma: The mistanis are strong, especially their arms, but they are simple and easily cowed.</p><p>Height: Their height ranges between five to six feet for males and another six inches taller for females.</p><p>-1 to all charisma checks against other races: Others find the mistanis extremely ugly and alien.</p><p>Weight: I dunno, I suck at estimating weights. </p><p>Age: As humans</p><p>+2 racial bonus to spot checks: The mistani can see in all directions at once</p><p>+2 racial bonus to spot checks in forests and other 'natural' places: The mistanis are well attuned with all things natural. This stacks with the previous +2 bonus.</p><p>+2 racial bonus to climb checks: They are naturally adapted to climbing. In addition, they may climb anything that is more or less smooth (i.e. stone walls, metal, glass, etc) even if there are no hand holds due to their suction cup-like palms.</p><p>+2 racial bonus to swim checks: They are well equipped for the water and take long strides with their powerful arms, using their palms as flippers.</p><p>+2 racial bonus to all checks with animals, beasts and magical beasts: They interact well with animals</p><p>+2 racial bonus to Profession (Herbalist) and it is considered a class skill: The mistani are trained from an early age on how to utilize plants and other natural materials to create various concoctions.</p><p>-1 to all melee attacks with non-specially modified weapons: Their large hands have a hard time wielding weapons made for other races with the same accuracy as their intended user. Any weapon may be modified for a Mistani by making the handle wider, such as by wrapping a large amount of cloth around it.</p><p>-1 to all ranged attacks: The mistani have poor depth perception</p><p>A mistani's unarmed attack does not provoke an attack of opportunity and does 1d8 damage.</p><p>All mistani PCs start with 1 more HD of animal companions than normal. For example, a Barbarian normally has 0 HD of animal compansions, but a Mistani Barbarian would have 1 HD of animal companions. A Druid normally has 2 HD of animal companions, but a Mistani Druid would have 3 HD of animal companions.</p><p>Lowlight vision</p><p>Favored class: Druid</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="graydoom, post: 9424, member: 164"] The problem with the 3 HD of companions per Druid level is that a significant benefit like that that only applies to a specific class really weights things in favor of that class. Usually, it is better to just give a general bonus that just better works with some classes than other (the 3 HD of animal companions might be an example of this, but that was a good deal too powerful). My suggestion would be to remove the extra HD of companions for druid/ranger levels, and add in 1 HD of animal companions, no matter the class, stacks with the normal amount of druid animal companion HD. Do that and I think you've got a good ECL +1 race. Just 1 HD of animal companions doesn't make the race too powerful for a +1 ECL, and also doesn't force the race into becoming druids or rangers as much. So here's the new version I would suggest: Racial stats: +2 strength, -2 intelligence, -2 charisma: The mistanis are strong, especially their arms, but they are simple and easily cowed. Height: Their height ranges between five to six feet for males and another six inches taller for females. -1 to all charisma checks against other races: Others find the mistanis extremely ugly and alien. Weight: I dunno, I suck at estimating weights. Age: As humans +2 racial bonus to spot checks: The mistani can see in all directions at once +2 racial bonus to spot checks in forests and other 'natural' places: The mistanis are well attuned with all things natural. This stacks with the previous +2 bonus. +2 racial bonus to climb checks: They are naturally adapted to climbing. In addition, they may climb anything that is more or less smooth (i.e. stone walls, metal, glass, etc) even if there are no hand holds due to their suction cup-like palms. +2 racial bonus to swim checks: They are well equipped for the water and take long strides with their powerful arms, using their palms as flippers. +2 racial bonus to all checks with animals, beasts and magical beasts: They interact well with animals +2 racial bonus to Profession (Herbalist) and it is considered a class skill: The mistani are trained from an early age on how to utilize plants and other natural materials to create various concoctions. -1 to all melee attacks with non-specially modified weapons: Their large hands have a hard time wielding weapons made for other races with the same accuracy as their intended user. Any weapon may be modified for a Mistani by making the handle wider, such as by wrapping a large amount of cloth around it. -1 to all ranged attacks: The mistani have poor depth perception A mistani's unarmed attack does not provoke an attack of opportunity and does 1d8 damage. All mistani PCs start with 1 more HD of animal companions than normal. For example, a Barbarian normally has 0 HD of animal compansions, but a Mistani Barbarian would have 1 HD of animal companions. A Druid normally has 2 HD of animal companions, but a Mistani Druid would have 3 HD of animal companions. Lowlight vision Favored class: Druid [/QUOTE]
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