Converting "generic setting" second edition monsters

[Shade]

i'm cutting out the size category restriction.

Create Likeness (Su): A vagabond can recreate the form of any living corporeal creature it has observed. This likeness functions in all ways as if it were a standard version of the chosen creature. It cannot take the form of a construct, undead, or a powerful unique creature (such as an archdevil), nor can it create the likeness of a creature with class levels. It takes a full round to form the body, at which point the vagabond merges permanently with it. If the body is killed, it is completely destroyed.

any comments or suggestions on the other two abilities?

All three look good now.

Turin - I don't believe I've seen the creature you've mentioned in any 3.x source.

 

[BOZ]

haven't updated in awhile; doing so now.

 

[Shade]

Man, we are finally nearing the end of what I consider our toughest conversion to date.

Attack and Full Attack: Incorporeal touch +16 melee touch (power) or power +16 ranged touch (power)

For CR adjustment of template, what is 12 levels of psionic manifestation worth? +12?

 

[BOZ]

i don't know, perhaps. but straight CR adjustment for levels is usually reserved for applying all aspects of a class (HD, save bonuses, etc) to a creature, is it not?

 

[BOZ]

besides that, some remaining issues. i think the creature writeup for the vagabond itself is basically done, though some fixes are required on the flavor text. as i've decided before, when the vagabond inhabits a body with no mind, the template should be applied, and the flavor text and template text should reflect that.

the template is basically ready, but maybe we should alter the name to differentiate it from a vagabond with no body at all, or borrowing the body of a living creature?

 

[Mortis]

the template is basically ready, but maybe we should alter the name to differentiate it from a vagabond with no body at all, or borrowing the body of a living creature?

How about the Vagabond-age template.

Regards,
Mortis

 

[BOZ]

*groan*

 

[Shade]

It's name is Bond. Vaga Bond.

How about Vagabonded Creature?

 

[BOZ]

ewww how generic. how about Vagabond Host or Vagabond Form or something like that (still not great, but closer).

 

[Shade]

We could take a cue from the raggomofyn/captured ones and call it "Bonded One" or "Mindmerged Host" or something.