Dire Tigers are real...

[Alzrius]

Ligers have been given d20 stats to reflect just how extreme they are. You can find them in The Bestiary: Predators.

 

[Sejs]

I think a Game meat place near me got in trouble over the meat of those. They argued they were not one or the other species...

That would be quite a feat, given that they're only bred in zoos.

Not naturally occuring critters, the liger.

 

[Glyfair]

That would be quite a feat, given that they're only bred in zoos.

Not naturally occuring critters, the liger.

However, it's noted that a large number of the tigons are actually in private hands rather than zoos (apparently with 1 exception). It's not unreasonable to assume that would be the source of the "meat."

 

[Klaus]

I have already seen those pictures. That's a Large kitty alright!

 

[Cam Banks]

It's pretty much my favorite animal.

Cheers,
Cam

 

[smootrk]

Now, what would a Dire Liger be like ???!!!

 

[Darkness]

Now, what would a Dire Liger be like ???!!!

"That is no moon."

 

[frankthedm]

Now, what would a Dire Liger be like ???!!!

Working on it!
Long Haired Tiger [Siberian]
Large Animal
Hit Dice: 9d8+ 27 (62hp) [67HP] If PCs always can get high average or better on level up
Initiative: +2
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class: 14 (–1 size, +2 Dex, +3 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple: +6/+17
Attack: Claw +12 melee (1d8+7)
Full Attack: 2 claws +12 melee (1d8+7) and bite +7 melee (2d6+3)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Improved grab, pounce, rake 1d8+3
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +8, Will +4
Abilities: Str 24, Dex 15, Con 17, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills: Balance +6, Hide +6*, Listen +3, Move Silently +9, Spot +3, Swim +12
Feats: Alertness, Endurance, Improved Natural Weapon (bite), and Improved Natural Weapon (claw).
Environment: Cold forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 5
Treasure: Masterwork cold weather outfit.
Advancement: 10–12 HD (Large); 13–18 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment: —

These great cats stand around 3½’ tall at the shoulder and are about 9 feet long. They weigh from 600 to 800 pounds.

Combat
Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a Long haired Tiger must hit with a claw or bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

Pounce (Ex): If a Long haired Tiger charges a foe, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.
Rake (Ex): Attack bonus +12 melee, damage 1d8+3.

Skills: Long haired Tigers have a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +8.

Long haired Tiger’s thick coats are the equivalent of masterwork cold weather cloths, granting the tiger and those who harvest its coat (Craft [leatherworking] or Survival) a +2 bonus on saves to resist cold dangers.

Liger
Large Animal
Hit Dice: 12d8+48 (102 HP) (108 HP If PCs always can get high average or better on level up)
Initiative: +2
Speed: 40 ft. (8 squares)
Armor Class: 14 (–1 size, +2 Dex, +3 natural), touch 11, flat-footed 12
Base Attack/Grapple: +9/+20
Attack: Claw +16 melee (1d8+7)
Full Attack: 2 claws +16 melee (1d8+7) and bite +10 melee (2d6+3)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./5 ft.
Special Attacks: Improved grab, pounce, rake 1d8+3
Special Qualities: Low-light vision, scent
Saves: Fort +12, Ref +10, Will +5
Abilities: Str 24, Dex 15, Con 18, Int 2, Wis 12, Cha 6
Skills: Balance +6, Hide +11*, Listen +1, Move Silently +11, Spot +1, Swim +12
Feats: Improved Natural Weapon (bite), Improved Natural Weapon (claw), Power attack, Stealthy and Weapon focus [claw]
Environment: Warm plains and warm forests
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 6
Advancement: 13–18 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment: —

These great cats stand nearly 4’ tall at the shoulder and are about 10 to 11 feet long. They weigh from 1000 to 1200 pounds.

Combat
A Liger uses its brute strength to swiftly kill its prey, normally power attacking for 5 points. Claw +11 to hit, 1d8+12 damage; bite +5 to hit, 2d6+10 damage: grapple bonus +15, rake +10 to hit, 1d8+8 damage. If it fails to hit during a pounce, it attacks normally there after until driven off or it attacks a foe that seems less protected.

Improved Grab (Ex): To use this ability, a Liger must hit with a claw or bite attack. It can then attempt to start a grapple as a free action without provoking an attack of opportunity. If it wins the grapple check, it establishes a hold and can rake.

Pounce (Ex): If a Liger charges a foe, it can make a full attack, including two rake attacks.

Rake (Ex): Attack bonus +15 melee, damage 1d8+3.

Skills: Ligers have a +4 racial bonus on Balance, Hide, and Move Silently checks. *In areas of tall grass or heavy undergrowth, the Hide bonus improves to +8.

 

[ruleslawyer]

I'm very glad I didn't grow up on the prehistoric savannahs, 'cause I wouldn't have made it to age 3. Why is it I think these things (and I mean all great cats here, the greater the better) are so darn cute?

 

[frankthedm]

I'm very glad I didn't grow up on the prehistoric savannahs, 'cause I wouldn't have made it to age 3. Why is it I think these things (and I mean all great cats here, the greater the better) are so darn cute?

You should find this funny then... http://www.deviantart.com/view/32160313/