Converting monsters from the second edition Monstrous Compendiums

[BOZ]

yep. was he bigger or just did more damage?

 

[Shade]

Nests are always led by larger, stronger dragon beetles. A nest leader is always 3 HD, with a stronger shell that provides AC 5. The bite of a nest leader causes 1d6 points of damage. Its venom inflicts 1d12 points of damage on dray and other draconic species (2d12 if a successful save is rolled).

Bigger, better AC, more damage.

 

[BOZ]

advance to Small, and give whatever else it needs? of course, that may affect the swarmfighting ability...

 

[Shade]

Yep, good point.

 

[BOZ]

so is keeping it Tiny wiser, or shall we press on to Small?

 

[Shade]

Tiny is probably wiser, but less daring. It's your call.

 

[BOZ]

might as well play it safe and stick with Tiny. what adjustments need to be made then?

 

[Shade]

Hit Dice: 3d8 (13 hp)
Initiative: +1
Speed: 40 ft (8 squares)
Armor Class: 15 (+2 size, +1 Dex, +2 natural), touch 13, flat-footed 14
Base Attack/Grapple: +0/-11
Attack: Bite +3 melee (1d6-3) or stinger +3 melee (1d2-3 plus dragonbane venom)
Full Attack: Bite +3 melee (1d6-3) or stinger +3 melee (1d2-3 plus dragonbane venom)
Space/Reach: 2 1/2 ft/0 ft
Special Attacks: Dragonbane venom, swarmfighting
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft
Saves: Fort +3, Ref +2, Will +1
Abilities: Str 4, Dex 13, Con 11, Int ---, Wis 10, Cha 7
Skills: ---
Feats: Weapon Finesse (b)

Environment: Warm desert and underground
Organization: Nest (nest leader plus 2-16 dragon beetles)
Challenge Rating: X
Treasure: None
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: --
Level Adjustment: ---

A nest leader is x long, and weighs x pounds.

Dragonbane Venom (Ex): A dragon beetle secretes a venom from its stinger that is harmful only to creatures of the dragon type. To other creatures, it causes only a mild skin irritation and a burning red scar.

Injury, Fortitude DC 15, initial damage 1d12 hp, secondary damage 2d12 hp. The save DC is Constitution-based and includes a +4 racial bonus.

 

[BOZ]

might as well go 1 - 1/2 feet long.

 

[Shade]

Sounds good. CR 1?