Converting original D&D and Mystara monsters

[BOZ]

maybe we can moderate that with the OD&D treasure type results. anyone have that handy? types K & O.

 

[GrayLinnorm]

Why don't you just use "Standard" for treasure?

D&D treasure type K was the same as (1e) AD&D treasure type P. D&D treasure type O is similar to AD&D treasure type T (1-4 scrolls) but it also has a 10% chance for 1-3 special treasures.

 

[BOZ]

yeah... standard treasure does sound a whole lot easier.

time to work on the bigger fellas: http://www.enworld.org/showpost.php?p=2805000&postcount=773

 

[Shade]

Start by advancing the HD, then we'll want to tinker with ability scores, damage, etc.

 

[BOZ]

there's plenty of room for tinkering with these:

Gyerian, Cockrobin
Medium Monstrous Humanoid
Hit Dice: 5d8 (22 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 40 ft (8 squares)
Armor Class: 18 (+3 Dex, +X natural), touch 15, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +5/+5
Attack: Claw +2 melee (1d6)
Full Attack: 2 claws +2 melee (1d6) and beak +0 melee (2d6)
Space/Reach: 5 ft/5 ft
Special Attacks: Sneeze
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft
Saves: Fort +X, Ref +X, Will +X
Abilities: Str 11, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10
Skills: Hide +X, Jump +X, Listen +X, Move Silently +X, Spot +X, Survival +X
Feats: Alertness, Multiattack (b), Stealthy


Gyerian, Rooster
Medium Monstrous Humanoid
Hit Dice: 7d8 (31 hp)
Initiative: +3
Speed: 40 ft (8 squares)
Armor Class: 19 (+3 Dex, +X natural), touch 15, flat-footed 13
Base Attack/Grapple: +7/+7
Attack: Claw +2 melee (1d6+2)
Full Attack: 2 claws +2 melee (1d6+2) and beak +0 melee (2d8+1)
Space/Reach: 5 ft/5 ft
Special Attacks: Sneeze
Special Qualities: Darkvision 60 ft
Saves: Fort +X, Ref +X, Will +X
Abilities: Str 14, Dex 16, Con 11, Int 8, Wis 13, Cha 10
Skills: Hide +X, Jump +X, Listen +X, Move Silently +X, Spot +X, Survival +X
Feats: Alertness, Multiattack (b), Stealthy, PLUS ONE

 

[Shade]

The AC needs to go up by 1 and 2, respectively. We can either bump the Dex to account for this, or increase natural armor. I vote for the former.

I'd raise Con to 11 and 12, respectively. This will improve the sneeze DC.

Since the rooster increases morale of other gyerians, perhaps we can give is something similar to the bard's inspire courage ability?

Inspire Courage (Su): The mere presence of a rooster inspires courage in gyerians (including the rooster himself), bolstering them against fear and improving their combat abilities. To be affected, a gyerian must be within 30 (?) feet and able to see the rooster. The effect lasts for as long as the gyerian remains within 30 feet of the rooster and for 5 rounds thereafter. An affected gyerian receives a +1 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects and a +1 morale bonus on attack and weapon damage rolls. This is a mind-affecting ability.

 

[BOZ]

your suggestions sound good.

how about this instead:

Inspire Courage (Su): The mere presence of a rooster inspires courage in gyerians (including the rooster himself), bolstering them against fear. To be affected, a gyerian must be within 30 feet and able to see or hear the rooster. The effect lasts for as long as the gyerian remains within 30 feet of the rooster and for 5 rounds thereafter. An affected gyerian receives a +2 morale bonus on saving throws against charm and fear effects. This is a mind-affecting ability.

 

[Shade]

That works for me. Should the cockrobin inspire a lesser bonus?

 

[BOZ]

because of the name? (heheheheheh, i had to say something sooner or later...)

no, it shouldn't get that ability at all. they're just the local muscle/heavies.

 

[Shade]

Well, you hung in there longer than I'd suspected.