Gelatinous Cubes Gone Wild

[blargney the second]

[ame=http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4n5AfHYST6E&feature=player_embedded]YouTube - Gelatin cubes dropped onto solid surface High Speed Video 6200 fps[/ame]

 

[Diamond Cross]

Cube orgy!

 

[Redshirt]

I was hoping for a visual example of how you knock one prone. Maybe next time.

 

[Scott DeWar]

brings to mind some very wicked ideas!!

 

[The Shaman]

All that technological innovation and mastery put to the purpose of observing gelatin bounce.

 

[Mark Chance]

All that technological innovation and mastery put to the purpose of observing gelatin bounce.

It sort of like a visual metaphor for most of the Internet.

 

[Scott DeWar]

Constant of flux?

 

[havard]

Great!

Are Gelatious cubes able to jump in D&D? I have always assumed they could only slime their way across dungeon surfaces, but now I am wondering if I should reconsider...

-Havard

 

[Mark Chance]

Are Gelatious cubes able to jump in D&D?

In D&D, all things are possible with a little tweaking:

Jumping Gelatinous Cube
CR 3; XP 800
N Large ooze
Init -5; Senses blindsight 60 ft.; Perception -5

DEFENSE
AC 4, touch 4, flat-footed 4 (-5 Dex, -1 size)
hp 50 (4d8+32)
Fort +9, Ref -4, Will -4
Immune electricity, ooze traits

OFFENSE
Speed 15 ft.
Melee slam +2 (1d6 plus 1d6 acid)
Space 10 ft.; Reach 5 ft.
Special Attacks engulf, paralysis
Spell-Like Ability (CL 9th)
Constant - jump

STATISTICS
Str 10, Dex 1, Con 26, Int --, Wis 1, Cha 1
Base Atk +3; CMB +4; CMD 9 (can't be tripped)
Skills Acrobatics -5 (+21 jumping)
SQ transparent

SPECIAL ABILITIES
Acid (Ex): A gelatinous cube's acid does not harm metal or stone.

Engulf (Ex): Although it moves slowly, a gelatinous cube can simply engulf Large or smaller creatures in its path as a standard action. It cannot make a slam attack during a round in which it engulfs. The gelatinous cube merely has to move over the opponents, affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make attacks of opportunity against the cube, but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity can attempt a DC 12 Reflex save to avoid being engulfed. On a success, they are pushed back or aside (opponent's choice) as the cube moves forward. Engulfed creatures are subject to the cube's paralysis and acid, gain the pinned condition, are in danger of suffocating, and are trapped within its body until they are no longer pinned. The save DC is Strength-based.

Paralysis (Ex): A gelatinous cube secretes an anesthetizing slime. A target hit by a cube's melee or engulf attack must succeed on a DC 20 Fortitude save or be paralyzed for 3d6 rounds. The cube can automatically engulf a paralyzed opponent. The save DC is Constitution-based.

Transparent (Ex): Due to its lack of coloration, a gelatinous cube is difficult to discern. A DC 15 Perception check is required to notice a motionless gelatinous cube. Any creature that fails to notice a gelatinous cube and walks into it is automatically engulfed.

 

[MarauderX]

Now I know what epic level giants should be throwing at the party.