Creature by Poll #7 - Dragon Special Ability Poll!

[Knight Otu]

Well, yes, there are a number of things we already know about our dragon. It will certainly have a breath weapon, and spell-like abilities. Yet, these are still part of the poll - that's to decide just how important these aspects will be in the end (For example, a very high vote for breath weapon might actually mean a second breath weapon, but that's still theory).

As always, you can vote for multiple items.

As a reminder, our concept:

A dragon seemingly consisting of nothing, just punching a dragonshaped ‘hole’ into existence, this creature has a breath weapon that disintegrates and at greater ages possibly even totally nullifies the existance of a creature. NE, W

 

[Krishnath]

I have voted.

 

[Conaill]

A dragon seemingly consisting of nothing, just punching a dragonshaped ‘hole’ into existence

Sounds kinda like a rift to the Astral Plane.

In fact, why not have a creature that *is* a rift to the Astral Plane? A little of a brain-twister, but let's run with it. Here's one way it could work:

The dragon's *body* is actually on the Astral Plane, but it's *skin* is a portal between the material and the Astral. In addition, the dragon is actually incorporeal (but on the Astral Plane). Results:

- Since it's on the Astral, plane, the dragon has perfect mobility in 3 dimensions.
- The dragon gets Quicken Spell for free (standard trait of the Astral Plane).
- If someone tried to grapple the dragon, he'll pass through the dragon's skin, i.e. into the Astral Plane. He'll have to jump back through the dragon to get back to the material plane
- Strange interactions possible with items such as Bags of Holding etc. In particular, creating another rift or gate to the Astral plane should do direct damage to the dragon.
- Does the MotP have specific rules on spells cast through a portal between planes? If so, they could apply to spells cast by or at the dragon.

Waddya think? A little out of the ordinary...

 

[BOZ]

not intending to intrude, but connail, are you ever coming back to our conversion threads?

 

[Conaill]

So many threads, so little time! I just stumbled across this one and had a sudden spark of creativity I haven't spent much time on the critters forum lately, and I'm actually trying to cut back on EN World in general because of real-world pressures.

What I *would* like to see sometime would be a good treatment of Awakened animals. For example, the rules are very unclear about what exactly you get from the change in Type and the extra HD. I would think figuring out the LA's for Awakened Animals should be a much higher priority than figuring out LA's for a 3rd party critter that hardly anyone is ever going to play as a PC...

 

[BOZ]

[interruption]well, if you ever do, here is a thread to help you keep things straight: http://65.127.163.19/showthread.php?t=73268 [/interruption]

 

[Gez]

Among others, I voted for a gaze attack.

Because, as Friedrich Nietzsche said, "when you stare at the abyss, the abyss stares back at you."

 

[Ferret]

Sounds kinda like a rift to the Astral Plane.

In fact, why not have a creature that *is* a rift to the Astral Plane? A little of a brain-twister, but let's run with it. Here's one way it could work:

The dragon's *body* is actually on the Astral Plane, but it's *skin* is a portal between the material and the Astral. In addition, the dragon is actually incorporeal (but on the Astral Plane). Results:

- Since it's on the Astral, plane, the dragon has perfect mobility in 3 dimensions.
- The dragon gets Quicken Spell for free (standard trait of the Astral Plane).
- If someone tried to grapple the dragon, he'll pass through the dragon's skin, i.e. into the Astral Plane. He'll have to jump back through the dragon to get back to the material plane
- Strange interactions possible with items such as Bags of Holding etc. In particular, creating another rift or gate to the Astral plane should do direct damage to the dragon.
- Does the MotP have specific rules on spells cast through a portal between planes? If so, they could apply to spells cast by or at the dragon.

Waddya think? A little out of the ordinary...

Pick this one mommy, pick this one!

 

[Knight Otu]

I have voted. Among other, I voted "Other":

Sounds kinda like a rift to the Astral Plane.

In fact, why not have a creature that *is* a rift to the Astral Plane? A little of a brain-twister, but let's run with it. Here's one way it could work:

The dragon's *body* is actually on the Astral Plane, but it's *skin* is a portal between the material and the Astral. In addition, the dragon is actually incorporeal (but on the Astral Plane).

This is an interesting idea, and it is well worth discussing. It does pose a number of questions, but they should be solvable.

 

[Conaill]

Feel free to another 1 to "Other". I only came up with my idea *after* I voted, and I don't know if you can change your vote after the fact. I'd love to vote in favor of my own idea, obviously!