Converting Monsters from Polyhedron Magazine

[Shade]

What do these chaps actually look like? That would help us select a type.

Unfortunately, I have no idea. Echohawk posted the stats for me awhile back.

Do you want to work on a different one until Echohawk returns?

 

[Shade]

I found a pic via Google-Fu...

 

[freyar]

Well, I suppose they could go either way, though they're probably not any more monstrous than a gnoll is. I'd just say monstrous humanoid for the heck of it.

 

[Cleon]

Well, I suppose they could go either way, though they're probably not any more monstrous than a gnoll is. I'd just say monstrous humanoid for the heck of it.

Hmm, I feel that goofy left hand and feet are weird enough to rate Monstrous, so that type's fine by me.

 

[Shade]

Hmm, I feel that goofy left hand and feet are weird enough to rate Monstrous, so that type's fine by me.

Agreed.

Let's figure out ability scores.

Int is Exceptional (15-16). Cha is probably comparable, with the psionic focus. Dex should at least be decent enough to qualify for Two-Weapon Fighting (since they wield a double weapon). Str 15 and Con 13 like a gnoll?

Str 15, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 16?

 

[Cleon]

Agreed.

Let's figure out ability scores.

Int is Exceptional (15-16). Cha is probably comparable, with the psionic focus. Dex should at least be decent enough to qualify for Two-Weapon Fighting (since they wield a double weapon). Str 15 and Con 13 like a gnoll?

Since it's called an impaler maybe they only use the javelin-blade in combat? The blade could only be used to sever the heads of those they slay. It's not really clear from the description.

Still, I like it better as a double weapon.

Str 15, Dex 16, Con 13, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 16?

That Dex seems rather generous. They don't look very graceful in the picture. How about shifting a point from Dex to Con? That'll balance out the ability bonus's while still giving them the Dex prerequisite for TWF.

They have a psionic score of 15 listed, so shouldn't most of their mental stats be 15?

Str 16, Dex 15, Con 14, Int 16, Wis 15, Cha 15

 

[Shade]

Added to Homebrews.

Shall we figure out the impaler?

I'm thinking a glaive end (1d10/x3) and a javelin end (1d6/x2). Perhaps allow it to be used as a reach weapon (like a glaive) when not employing it as a double weapon?

 

[freyar]

I like that for the impaler. Also, make it exotic for any other species.

 

[Cleon]

Added to Homebrews.

Shall we figure out the impaler?

I'm thinking a glaive end (1d10/x3) and a javelin end (1d6/x2). Perhaps allow it to be used as a reach weapon (like a glaive) when not employing it as a double weapon?

Hmm. I'd rather it do 1d8/1d8 like most Medium-sized double weapons.

The impression I get from the text is that the pointed end is the primary weapon, so I would like it do more damage. Also, a glaive is a 2H weapon, but shouldn't the blade end do damage equal to a 1H/Light weapon?

How about a 1d8/x3 piercing for the "javelin" end (same as a spear) and 1d8/x3 slashing for the cleaver end (equal to a battleaxe). We could still give it Reach and treat it as a Glaive or Longspear when wielded two handed if you like.

 

[Shade]

Hmm. I'd rather it do 1d8/1d8 like most Medium-sized double weapons.

Bo-ring.

The impression I get from the text is that the pointed end is the primary weapon, so I would like it do more damage. Also, a glaive is a 2H weapon, but shouldn't the blade end do damage equal to a 1H/Light weapon?

Not necessarily. The double scythe deals damage equal to a scythe on both ends.

How about a 1d8/x3 piercing for the "javelin" end (same as a spear) and 1d8/x3 slashing for the cleaver end (equal to a battleaxe). We could still give it Reach and treat it as a Glaive or Longspear when wielded two handed if you like.

If we have to reduce the damage (i.e., I'm outvoted ), I suppose this at least makes it somewhat more interesting than a dwarven urgrosh.