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<blockquote data-quote="Ryuumon13" data-source="post: 6933573" data-attributes="member: 6863046"><p>Nice! I like that idea for the Dryad, it definitely gives it it's own unique feel while staying true (ish) to the mythos aspect. </p><p>As for Hamadryads I honestly don't see anything wrong with the elf druid/enchanter angle. Granted it's cliche but so is nearly every other core race in D&D. *shrugs* fluff wise the Hamadryads could have a single home forest that they always know the status of, could give an interesting rp and side quest options for player and dms. Alternatively it could be bound to a specific type of tree: oak, maple, etc.? It would make them more than just the typical 'elf who can enter tree' trope.</p><p></p><p>Hrmm. That could be a fix, but I worry that that would make the point of it moot? Even if that restriction was only for monks. Maybe instead when a pyre genasi makes ano unarmed attack they can choose to have the damage dealt be fire damage? That might be too strong as well, but it is the most common element dmg, and that way it gives distinct flavor for monks, fighters, etc.</p><p></p><p>Sighh that's about what I figured from the general trend of your races. I asked because as you said, it is monstrously hard to balance them as the different shifter forms, but you did an awesome job on the Aranea. I'll try and do one up for the dog hengeyokai and see where I end up. I agreewith you though that classifying them all as the same race is silly, and adding it into the fluff would be better.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Ryuumon13, post: 6933573, member: 6863046"] Nice! I like that idea for the Dryad, it definitely gives it it's own unique feel while staying true (ish) to the mythos aspect. As for Hamadryads I honestly don't see anything wrong with the elf druid/enchanter angle. Granted it's cliche but so is nearly every other core race in D&D. *shrugs* fluff wise the Hamadryads could have a single home forest that they always know the status of, could give an interesting rp and side quest options for player and dms. Alternatively it could be bound to a specific type of tree: oak, maple, etc.? It would make them more than just the typical 'elf who can enter tree' trope. Hrmm. That could be a fix, but I worry that that would make the point of it moot? Even if that restriction was only for monks. Maybe instead when a pyre genasi makes ano unarmed attack they can choose to have the damage dealt be fire damage? That might be too strong as well, but it is the most common element dmg, and that way it gives distinct flavor for monks, fighters, etc. Sighh that's about what I figured from the general trend of your races. I asked because as you said, it is monstrously hard to balance them as the different shifter forms, but you did an awesome job on the Aranea. I'll try and do one up for the dog hengeyokai and see where I end up. I agreewith you though that classifying them all as the same race is silly, and adding it into the fluff would be better. [/QUOTE]
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