Converting Monsters from Polyhedron Magazine

[Cleon]

They're also lawful, and gather in greater numbers.

Yes, I didn't notice that while focusing on the mechanical differences.

Still, not that much in the way of differences.

So, are we increasing the slam damage or just giving it a higher Strength to account for the slightly greater damage? I'd rather add +2 to the Strength.

Any other ability modifiers you fancy, maybe +2 to the other mental stats as well?

 

[Shade]

I agree with all the ability boosts you proposed.

 

[Cleon]

I agree with all the ability boosts you proposed.

Shall we start a Working Draft then?

 

[Shade]

Added to Homebrews.

 

[Cleon]

Added to Homebrews.

It should have 11 more skill ranks, not 7. It has an extra Hit Dice, remember.

The original had an Armor Class 1 better than a standard Doppleganger, so shall we increase the Dex or the natural armour bonus by 1?

 

[Shade]

It should have 11 more skill ranks, not 7. It has an extra Hit Dice, remember.

Correct.

The original had an Armor Class 1 better than a standard Doppleganger, so shall we increase the Dex or the natural armour bonus by 1?

I favor increasing Dex, as it dovetails nicely into the other ability score boosts.

 

[Cleon]

I favor increasing Dex, as it dovetails nicely into the other ability score boosts.

Suits me too. I like it a bit better than a NA boost.

 

[Shade]

Updated.

 

[Cleon]

Updated.

So, how are we distributing the extra skill ranks.

2 ranks in Bluff, Diplomacy, Sense Motive and Intimidate, 1 in Listen, Spot and Disguise?

Or 3 ranks in Diplomacy, 2 ranks in Bluff, Disguise, Sense Motive and Intimidate?

 

[Shade]

So, how are we distributing the extra skill ranks.

2 ranks in Bluff, Diplomacy, Sense Motive and Intimidate, 1 in Listen, Spot and Disguise?

Or 3 ranks in Diplomacy, 2 ranks in Bluff, Disguise, Sense Motive and Intimidate?

I prefer the first set.