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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Judou Ashita" data-source="post: 4433644" data-attributes="member: 59290">I know, I know, double posts are annoying... And yes, I did some misspelling in my previous post. I'll get around to it as soon as possible. Anyway, my next creation is something a little more down-to-earth. A "simple" giant vermin, convertions of which I have never found in any rulebook or Dungeon/Dragon magazine. Since this is such a common creature, I spiced up my convertion by adding an advanced version of it, but it's still quite basic. So, don't expect too much. To make up for the unimaginative nature of this new monster, the next one will be far, far, FAR more outlandish!It will take some time for it to come out, though. For now, I hope this vermin will do...  Giant LocustAn overlarge locust, dull brown in colour with short antennae and sail-like wings, turns its head at you and stares blankly through its composed eyes. Giant Locust CR 3Always N Large VerminInit +3; Senses darkvision 60 ft, Listen +3, Spot +7DefenseAC 17 (-1 size, +3 Dex, +5 natural), touch 12, flat-footed 14hp 34 (4d8+16)Fort +8, Ref +4, Will +4Special Qualities jumpOffenseSpd 30 ft; flying 60 ft. (poor)Melee bite +7 melee (1d6+5) and 2 kicks +2 melee (1d6+2)Space 10 ft; Reach 5 ftSpecial Attacks trample 1d8+7TacticsDuring Combat Being unintelligent, giant locusts have no strategy during a fight. They just go for the nearest opponent, kicking and biting madly at it in an attempt to bring it down or buy itself some timeMorale Giant locusts dislike fighting and will much rather flee before a genuine menace. They try to jump and fly away to safety, only staying to fight if they have no other option. Even then, they flee the first chance they get.StatisticsStr 21, Dex 16, Con 18, Int -, Wis 16, Cha 5 Base Atk +3; Grp +12Feats noneSkills Hide +3, Jump +25*, Listen +3, Spot +7 Languages noneEcologyEnvironment temperate and warm plains, hills and desertsOrganization solitary, cluster (2-8), colony (6-12) or swarm (20-50)Treasure noneAdvancement 5-8 HD (Large); 9-12 HD (Huge) Special AbilitiesTrample (Ex): 1d8+7 points of damage, Reflex DC 17 for half. The save DC is Strength-basedSkills: Giant locusts have a +4 racial bonus on Hide checks because of their neutral colours, and a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks because of their composed eyes. Giant locusts are also natural born jumpers, and have a +20 racial bonus on all Jump checks. These creatures are the bane of cultivations and of anyone who depends on them to survive, to the point where they are considered a divine punishment. Quite unaggressive by themselves, they yearly gather into huge swarms, flying over miles of land and devouring all they find.EcologyGiant locusts are omnivores, though they prefer plant matter, and are especially dangerous for grain and other cereals. They are also unusual among giant vermin in that they do not pass through a larval stage - instead, they hatch as "nymphs", smaller and unfinished versions of their adult selves who gather in small bands until they are strong enough to survive on their own. They can breed rapidly under under suitable conditions, and become gregarious and migratory. During migration periods, they experience a slight physical change, becoming more colourful and at the same time more aggressive. Lots of carnivoures prey on giant locusts, which explains their quick reproduction rate. Other than dragons, rocs, cloud mantas, larger vermin and such predators, they are also considered to be a delicacy by desert-dwelling human tribes.Habitat and SocietyGiant locusts are simple, mindless creatures. They do not have a society to call their own and live as simple parasites. However, for reason that have yet to be determined, giant locusts are sometimes compelled to gather into swarms and migrate long distances, even flying above entire oceans and continents (giant locusts are resistant, while hardly agile, flyers), rapidly stripping fields and greatly damaging crops.TreasureNeedless to say, giant locusts do not have any treasure. They neither have the mental ability to recognize it, nor the means to gather it.  ADVANCED VERSIONAdvanced Celestial Giant LocustDivine Scourge Locust CR 8Always LG Huge Magical Beast (Extraplanar)Init +2; Senses darkvision 60 ft, Listen +3, Spot +7DefenseAC 18 (-2 size, +2 Dex, +8 natural), touch 10, flat-footed 16hp 126 (12d8+72)Fort +14, Ref +6, Will +7Damage reduction 10/magic; SR 17; Resist acid, cold and electricity 10; Special Qualities jumpOffenseSpd 40 ft; flying 70 ft. (poor)Melee bite +17 melee (1d8+10) and 2 kicks +12 melee (1d8+5)Space 15 ft; Reach 10 ftSpecial Attacks smite evil, trample 2d6+15TacticsDuring Combat Both cannier and more combat-capable than a "normal" giant locust, divine scourge locusts use numbers and flanking positions to take down enemies, attacking like a well-organized pack of wolves. They have a basic understanding of Celestial, and if summoned by another creature, will obey orders at the best of their abilities. They usually try to use their smite evil ability on the opponent that looks nastier.Morale A divine scourge locust usually stays in the fight a lot more than its mundane counterpart, only retreating after its hit points have been lowered to a dangerous level. They re also more aggressive, and will usually attack evil (especially demons) on sightStatisticsStr 30, Dex 15, Con 22, Int 3, Wis 16, Cha 5 Base Atk +9; Grp +27Feats noneSkills Hide +2, Jump +30*, Listen +3, Spot +7 Languages none (has a basic understanding of Celestial)EcologyEnvironment Seven Mounting Heavens of CelestiaOrganization solitary, cluster (2-8), colony (6-12) or swarm (20-50)Treasure noneAdvancement - Special AbilitiesSmite Evil (Su): Once per day, a divine scourge locust can make a normal melee attack to deal 12 extra damage to an evil foe.Trample (Ex): 2d6+10 points of damage, Reflex DC 26 for half. The save DC is Strength-basedSkills: Divine scourge locusts have a +4 racial bonus on Hide checks because of their neutral colours, and a +4 racial bonus on Spot checks because of their composed eyes. Divine scourge locusts are also natural born jumpers, and have a +20 racial bonus on all Jump checks. A divine scourge locust is a particularly large, powerful extraplanar insect normally used as a punishment for tyrannical rulers and slavers. Descending down in a cloud of righteous fury, swarms of these dreaded bugs devour supplies and destroy armies, reminding such haughty oppressors that no evil deed goes unnoticed by the forces of good. The orderly, split-second precise coordination of a swarm of divine scourge locusts is a sight for the eyes, if one is not on the receiving side of their attack.A divine scourge locust looks very much like an "ordinary" giant locust, but is much larger and its exoskeleton has a golden or silver sheen to it.   ------ Nothing special, was it?  Anyway, next time we'll take a look at the convertion of something veteran D&D players might have memories of. Yes indeed, guys, an old acquaintance from the earlier versions has decided to come back for an encore! Although, when you actually meet it, you'll probably be the ones performing an encore for IT instead... Hmmm, did I tip you off? We'll see... hopefully in a few weeks' time, the new conversion will be ready!</blockquote>

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