Converting monsters from the second edition Monstrous Compendiums

[BOZ]

i looked it up in the conversion booklet: the linnorms under 3.5 should have DR 15 or 20/magic.

 

[Shade]

True, but the swamp linnorm is the first linnorm created completely 3.5. So we should have a little "wiggle room" on the DR issue...at least, cold iron should be an option.

 

[BOZ]

you posted while i was posting. how about "DR 20/magic or cold iron" ?

 

[Shade]

Hmmm...that still translates to "I hit it with my +1 plain ol' steel weapon every time".

I'll see your DR 20/magic or cold iron and raise you one DR 10/cold iron or DR/5 magic and cold iron.

 

[BOZ]

i take that bet and raise it to DR 10/ magic and cold iron.

 

[Shade]

I call.

[Monster conversion poker is fun.]

 

[Krishnath]

Well, as it has the same nymber of HD as the Dread, but will be more powerful overall, I say go with 15/magic and cold iron in this case, 20/epic was a little over the top anyway

 

[BOZ]

You’re bluffing, I hold all the cards.

Heheh, DR 10/ magic and cold iron isn’t unreasonable is it? what of krish’s suggestion to go with 15?

 

[Shade]

I'd stick with 10/magic and cold iron. 15 would be much better than the swamp linnorm, which is a more powerful linnorm.

 

[Shade]

Here's some basic linnorm information that may help us with conversions of the remaining linnorms.

All linnorms have:

• Spell Resistance = CR + 11.
• Blindsense 60 ft.
• Spells and spell-like abilities.
• Fly and swim speeds.
• Advancement ranges only within the same size category.
• Speak Draconic and Abyssal.

Ability scores of existing linnorms:
Corpse Tearer: Str 36, Dex 9, Con 26, Int 17, Wis 20, Cha 19
Dread: Str 40, Dex 8, Con 31, Int 15, Wis 22, Cha 21
Gray: Str 24, Dex 11, Con 20, Int 14, Wis 19, Cha 17
Swamp: Str 32, Dex 10, Con 27, Int 15, Wis 20, Cha 18