Converting prehistoric creatures

[InsanePsychoRabbit]

We could use the giraffe ability scores, but reduce the Dex to 11 and increase the Con to 19. Maybe boost the Str too. I agree with the size assessment of Large.

 

[Shade]

That sounds reasonable. Perhaps just a slight bump to Str 22? I wouldn't want to get into the Huge dire elk's territory.

 

[freyar]

That all sounds good to me.

 

[demiurge1138]

Agreed to Str 22, Dex 11, Con 19.

 

[Shade]

Added to Homebrews (on third try).

I kept the 5 HD of the original (and of the giraffe). Do we want to increase them at all?

Keep the giraffe's powerful kick and sprint abilities?

 

[freyar]

I like powerful kick, maybe not sprint. Something we can give it for the bigger antlers? Like a powerful charge for the gore or something?

 

[demiurge1138]

Drop sprint, but I don't think powerful charge is appropriate. Trample, on the other hand...

 

[InsanePsychoRabbit]

Trample is something I can get behind...(Don't think I'd want to get in front of it though, )
I'm not sure I'd call the attack 'gore,' because those horns look blunt. I'd go with headbutt like the old writeup.

 

[Shade]

Updated.

Skills: 8
We put giraffe's ranks in Hide and Spot

Feats: 2
We gave giraffe Alertness, Endurance

Environment: Temperate and warm plains?

Organization: Solitary, pair, or herd (3-8)?

Challenge Rating: 4? It's slightly deadlier than a giraffe.

Advancement: x

 

[demiurge1138]

Feats are good. Replace Hide with Listen. Organization, CR and environment work for me.