Converting "Real World" Animals and Vermin

[freyar]

Hmm, I always think of the wings as being more like a slam attack (so bludgeoning). Then the damage doesn't really require any sharpness and is more due to the boobrie's strength. Think of it like a reverse ostrich (puny wings, strong legs and claws).

Imp Grab with the bite would work.

 

[Cleon]

Hmm, I always think of the wings as being more like a slam attack (so bludgeoning). Then the damage doesn't really require any sharpness and is more due to the boobrie's strength. Think of it like a reverse ostrich (puny wings, strong legs and claws).

Imp Grab with the bite would work.

What about a Pin with the beak, or maybe "Impaling" on a critical?

 

[freyar]

How would you want the "impale" to work? Give it an increased crit damage multiplier and maybe auto-grapple or something?

 

[Cleon]

How would you want the "impale" to work? Give it an increased crit damage multiplier and maybe auto-grapple or something?

Yes, something like that. Probably with the opponent taking damage if they make a grapple check to try to escape the impalement.

Basically, I just think they need a Special Attack of some kind. A plain "Improved Grab" would do in a pinch.

Hmm, the description says their "Great" Boobrie has a beak like a heron with the hooked tip of an eagle, plus small sharp teeth. The hooked tip would be an obstruction to impaling prey. Sounds more like it's designed for grabbing & ripping flesh.

 

[freyar]

How about Augmented Crit (Ex) improving threat range and crit multiplier?

 

[Cleon]

How about Augmented Crit (Ex) improving threat range and crit multiplier?

I'm not sure I really want to "big it up" that much. Plain old Improved Grab might be enough.

 

[freyar]

Well, we could just give it either the improved threat range or the bigger multiplier. Or Imp Grab. Your choice.

 

[Cleon]

Well, we could just give it either the improved threat range or the bigger multiplier. Or Imp Grab. Your choice.

Oof! Decisions Decisions.

Of those three options I like the Grab the best.

Water birds have a knack at keeping hold of slippery prey, to prevent their next meal escaping them.

 

[freyar]

OK then. Anything else for the "great" boobrie, or shall we move to skills and feats?

 

[Cleon]

OK then. Anything else for the "great" boobrie, or shall we move to skills and feats?

Okay, I'll update the Boobrie Working Draft then.

I guess we can move on to Feats.