Converting "Real World" Animals and Vermin

[freyar]

I think so, and I liked Weapon Finesse all along. I thought you didn't maybe.

 

[Cleon]

I think so, and I liked Weapon Finesse all along. I thought you didn't maybe.

It's more that I didn't like making them better fighters than wolves rather than not liking Weapon Finesse. Suppose we could lower the Strength a couple of points, so they have the same attack but lower damage, but making them weaker than the SRD's Small-size Dog doesn't seem right.

 

[Shade]

It's more that I didn't like making them better fighters than wolves rather than not liking Weapon Finesse. Suppose we could lower the Strength a couple of points, so they have the same attack but lower damage, but making them weaker than the SRD's Small-size Dog doesn't seem right.

Yeah, let's not go there.

 

[freyar]

No need to reduce Str, just let them have a bit better attack bonus. We could always compensate in some other way if we really need to.

 

[Cleon]

No need to reduce Str, just let them have a bit better attack bonus. We could always compensate in some other way if we really need to.

So, is there anything left apart from new flavour?

 

[freyar]

Don't think so.

 

[Shade]

Yep, I think we just need flavor.

 

[Cleon]

Yep, I think we just need flavor.

So, who's going to blink first and write some flavour?

 

[freyar]

So, who's going to blink first and write some flavour?

You are, of course.

 

[Cleon]

You are, of course.

I am?

What gives you that idea.

Why, you don't even know whether I have eyelids.

Although I'm at a loose end at the moment, so let's see what I can come up with.

Might as well keep it simple, how about this...

A lean, powerful dog with a patchwork coat of black, white and tan fur. Its tail has a white tip and tan base, separated by a black band. The head has large, erect ears and a powerful muzzle.

Hunting dogs are a species of wild dog found on tropical plains. They are sometimes called "painted dogs", because the fur of each individual has a varicolored pattern as unique as a fingerprint.

A hunting dog is about 3 feet long and weighs from 40 to 75 pounds.

COMBAT

Hunting dogs usually avoid humanoids, but can be as deadly as wolves if pressed or desparate. They usually fight in well-coordinated packs.