Converting original D&D and Mystara monsters

[Shade]

Let's just stick with "pack" like the original.

 

[Cleon]

Let's just stick with "pack" like the original.

That's what I thought we'd end out using.

Updating Working Draft.

What about the Reptilian subtype - in or out?

Are the Alignment and LA alright?

 

[Shade]

I vote "yes" on Reptilian subtype. Since they're humanoids, "Tortle" should be a subtype as well, methinks.

 

[Cleon]

I vote "yes" on Reptilian subtype. Since they're humanoids, "Tortle" should be a subtype as well, methinks.

While in principle I agree with you on the Tortle subtype, the Dragon mag 3E version of the Tortle doesn't have a "Tortle" subtype, which suggests we should omit it.

I'd like to leave it Reptilian, though.

 

[Shade]

While in principle I agree with you on the Tortle subtype, the Dragon mag 3E version of the Tortle doesn't have a "Tortle" subtype, which suggests we should omit it.

I'd like to leave it Reptilian, though.

Since we've essentially scrapped that version, though, I see no reason not to add the subtype.

 

[Cleon]

Since we've essentially scrapped that version, though, I see no reason not to add the subtype.

Fine, I'll do it then.

Updating Working Draft.

I'm starting to think about doing my own Homebrew of the Tortle, just for kicks. Although I think there's already one in the Vaults of Pandius.

 

[freyar]

Are these ready for the tactics and flavor already?

 

[Cleon]

Are these ready for the tactics and flavor already?

If you're OK with the Alignment and Level Adjustment we are.

 

[freyar]

I'm not the LA expert, but that seems ok.

"Usually LE" makes sense for the alignment given the standard tortle is LN-ish. The text of the original monster could be NE, but I don't think it matters much.

Tactics: Snappers are ill-tempered and territorial, apt to fire their crossbows at the least provocation. In close quarters, they attack viciously with claws and bite, and they aren't above attacking opponents who've become tangled in their nets.

 

[Cleon]

I'm not the LA expert, but that seems ok.

"Usually LE" makes sense for the alignment given the standard tortle is LN-ish. The text of the original monster could be NE, but I don't think it matters much.

Tactics: Snappers are ill-tempered and territorial, apt to fire their crossbows at the least provocation. In close quarters, they attack viciously with claws and bite, and they aren't above attacking opponents who've become tangled in their nets.

Rather than "they aren't above attacking opponents who've become tangled in their nets" I'd favour "They often throw nets at fast-moving opponents to try to remove their speed advantage."