Creatures that polymorph into humanoid form

[the Jester]

In mythology a lot of shapechanging things go around disguised as humans. Do you ever do this in your campaign? Do things like some dragons, avolakia, etc. go around looking human- only to spring their true appearance as a surprise when combat breaks out?

 

[LGodamus]

Oh Yeah....I used to use it alot but since I have been gaming with the same group so long they started to catch on ... one to many Pit fiends mascarading as damsels in distress I suppose...

 

[shilsen]

I definitely use this tactic in my campaign. And they don't even have to disguise themselves as humanoids. For example, a devil polymorphed into a troll against a group of experienced adventurers is a nasty proposition, since they're likely to waste their efforts on fire-based attacks, which it is immune to. As LGodamus' post indicates, such tactics are best when used sparingly.

 

[Terraism]

I definitely use this tactic in my campaign. And they don't even have to disguise themselves as humanoids. For example, a devil polymorphed into a troll against a group of experienced adventurers is a nasty proposition, since they're likely to waste their efforts on fire-based attacks, which it is immune to. As LGodamus' post indicates, such tactics are best when used sparingly.

That's a nice idea... [evil DM mode kicks in...] hehe...

 

[Sanackranib]

tactics

I definitely use this tactic in my campaign. And they don't even have to disguise themselves as humanoids. For example, a devil polymorphed into a troll against a group of experienced adventurers is a nasty proposition, since they're likely to waste their efforts on fire-based attacks, which it is immune to. As LGodamus' post indicates, such tactics are best when used sparingly.

thats true of ALL tactics, you have to keep 'um guessing

 

[takyris]

Dumb question. Wouldn't a devil polymorphed into a troll lose its fire immunity? I thought that polymorph meant that you lost your own supernatural powers...

[does checking]

Oh, poop. You keep your extraordinary abilities, of which Fire immunity is one. D'oh me.

And here I've been having devils NOT polymorph very often for just this reason.

-Tacky the clueless DM

 

[Voneth]

My Lizardman Druid would shapeshift into being human when we were being chased or scryed all the time.

 

[shilsen]

Dumb question. Wouldn't a devil polymorphed into a troll lose its fire immunity? I thought that polymorph meant that you lost your own supernatural powers...

[does checking]

Oh, poop. You keep your extraordinary abilities, of which Fire immunity is one. D'oh me.

And here I've been having devils NOT polymorph very often for just this reason.

-Tacky the clueless DM

Right. All immunities are retained. So, for something like a dragon, are things like frightful presence, spell resistance, blindsight, and keen senses. You have to know your rules when you're shafting your players