Converting original D&D and Mystara monsters

[BOZ]

this way, we can (if you like) come up with stats for the two advanced gyerian types, without adding levels.

 

[Shade]

Sounds good.

 

[BOZ]

given the stats we have for the regular gyerian, how about coming up with something for the other fellows:

For every 10 Gyerians in a flock, there is one cockrobin (AC 2; HD 5; Atk 1-6/1-6/2-12). A flock is led by one rooster (AC 1; HD 7; Atk 1-8/ 1-8/2-16).

For every 10 gyerians in a flock, there is also one cockrobin (AC 2; HD 5; Damage 1-6/1-6/2-12). A flock is led by one rooster (AC 1; HD 7; Damage 1-8/1-8/2-16).

For every 10 gyerians in a flock, there is also one cockrobin (AC 2; HD 5; Damage 1d6/1d6/2d6). A flock is led by one rooster (AC 1; HD 7; Damage 1d8/1d8/2-16).

Cockrobins
One of every 10 gyerians is a larger specimen known as a cockrobin, a foe more formidable than an average gyerian (AC 2; HD 5; damage ld6/ld6/2d12; size 5+ feet tall).

Roosters
A flock of gyerians always follows a powerful rooster. These leaders are very tall (6 feet) and strong (AC 1; HD 7; damage 1d8/1d8/2d16), and less likely to flee combat (morale 12). With the rooster present, normal gyerians have a morale of 10.

they would need a HD bump (+2 each) to make them fit into the current advancement rules.

 

[Shade]

Sounds good. So we'll stick with 5 HD for cockrobins and 7 HD for roosters?

 

[BOZ]

we can, or we could increase the HD. or, we could alter the advancement rules so that 3-4 HD gyerians are Small, and 5-9 HD gyerians are Medium.

 

[Shade]

I like the last option best.

 

[BOZ]

easily done. we can work on those stat blocks later; anything else that needs to be fixed in the meantime?

 

[Shade]

I'd add Jump +2 to skills line to account for speed bonus and Str penalty.

We need to figure out treasure.

Speak Auran and Elven?

 

[BOZ]

We need to figure out treasure.

well, i'd have to look up what K & O were in OD&D rules.

the Mystara MC gave them K for individual (3-18 sp), and the flock would have type W: 5-30 gp, 1-8 pp, 2-16 gems (60%), 1-8 art (50%), and any 2 magic items (60%).

 

[Shade]

Hmmm...so 50% coins/no goods/no items for individuals? Should we just mention the flock treasure in the Society section?