Converting original D&D and Mystara monsters

[Shade]

Looking at other recent creatures with carrying capacities, it appears that rounding up is the norm. So don't go with my results after all.

The description looks good.

 

[BOZ]

Easier to go with the flow rather than fight the current?

OK, updating in homebrews…

 

[Shade]

You betcha. I'm no salmon.

It looks like all that's left is CR.

CR 5 or 6? It's not as good as a nymph, which has 1 less HD and is CR 7.

 

[BOZ]

I would give the chevall CR 5 – they are definitely tougher than centaurs, with better HD (though a worse die), and DR.

Speaking of DR – would 10/magic or cold iron be too much? I don’t think so.

There is also LA to consider. Centaurs have +2 – would the DR be enough to bump it up to +3?

 

[Shade]

CR 5 sounds good.

DR...I like it!

LA: Damage reduction isn't normally worth a +1 (according to Savage Species), but combined with alternate form, I'd think +1 more than the centaur is reasonable.

 

[BOZ]

cool... updating - how's it look now?

i told you this one was coming along quickly!

 

[Knight Otu]

There are a few significant differences between this creature and a centaur, especially the extra hit dice, and the fact this is a fey creature instead of a monstrous humanoid, both of which more or less reduce the LA. A LA of +2 (ECL 9) might be ok.

And every one knows salmons are epic critters.

 

[BOZ]

i like the +3, but that puts the ECL at 10 which might be a bit too high. +2 might be better?

 

[Shade]

+2. I'm convinced.

Fear the paragon pseudonatural salmon!

 

[BOZ]

okie dokie, consider me convinced too. stick a fork in it?