farscapesg1
First Post
First, let me start by saying that I am not the DM in our group. I realize that he will make all final decisions (and the questions within are due in part to his decision to allow a custom-made prestige class), but I need some advice.
Can anyone point me in the direction of some solid rules for advancement of creatures? I've searched the Monster Manual, but it doesn't really provide the answers that I need. It is actually pretty vague on a lot of issues that I need to clear up.
What are the exact changes to a creature if it gains 2 Hit Dice? Some creatures are pretty easy to figure out, others are not.
Take a Celestial Badger for instance. What is the creature's new BAB, Saves, Size, etc? What BAB progression do most creatures follow? Saveing Throw progression? Since the Badger would now have 3 Hit Dice, would it gain a bonus feat? Would it still be considered a small creature?
Now, what about a Celestial Bison?
At least most of the Vermin give advancment listings for up to 3 times their original Hit Dice, but the Animals don't seem to give this same range.
Then there are the Elementals. Adding 2 Hit Dice to a small elemental gives it the same Hit Dice as a medium elemental, so how should this be treated?
Obviously, this is going to require more paperwork on my part, and probably a lot of discussion between the DM and myself, but I would like any advice that can be given on the issue.
Can anyone point me in the direction of some solid rules for advancement of creatures? I've searched the Monster Manual, but it doesn't really provide the answers that I need. It is actually pretty vague on a lot of issues that I need to clear up.
What are the exact changes to a creature if it gains 2 Hit Dice? Some creatures are pretty easy to figure out, others are not.
Take a Celestial Badger for instance. What is the creature's new BAB, Saves, Size, etc? What BAB progression do most creatures follow? Saveing Throw progression? Since the Badger would now have 3 Hit Dice, would it gain a bonus feat? Would it still be considered a small creature?
Now, what about a Celestial Bison?
At least most of the Vermin give advancment listings for up to 3 times their original Hit Dice, but the Animals don't seem to give this same range.
Then there are the Elementals. Adding 2 Hit Dice to a small elemental gives it the same Hit Dice as a medium elemental, so how should this be treated?
Obviously, this is going to require more paperwork on my part, and probably a lot of discussion between the DM and myself, but I would like any advice that can be given on the issue.
