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<blockquote data-quote="Cleon" data-source="post: 8708076" data-attributes="member: 57383"><p>Looks good mechanically except the<strong><em> Shapechanger</em></strong> trait shouldn't have "a specific Small human" since, going by the Description it can take the form of other humanoid races.</p><p></p><p>It should either be "a specific humanoid", "a humanoid" or, if you still want it to shrink in size when not in hybrid or animal form, either "a specific Small humanoid" or "a Small humanoid".</p><p></p><p>Or maybe it can assume a wide range of humanoid forms including Small and Medium ones? In that case, it ought to be "a Small or Medium humanoid."</p><p></p><p>In the latter three cases, its Size & Type need to revert to "Small or Medium monstrosity" like an earlier draft.</p><p></p><p>For reference, the original AD&D Wolfwere could turn itself into any humanoid between 4 and 7 feet tall, and could even change its apparent sex to whatever it thinks its victim would most be tempted by.</p><p></p><p>Oh, and the plural of mongoose is mongooses, not mongeese.</p><p></p><p>As for the Description, it could do with some slight polishing and typo correction (like the "serpetnkind" in the second sentence.</p><p></p><p>How about…</p><p></p><p style="margin-left: 20px"><strong><span style="font-size: 22px">Description</span></strong></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">Giant mongooses tainted by demonic power, mongooseweres haunt warm climates, waylaying and murdering those they meet. They are arch enemies of all serpentine creatures, yet their bloodlust and the thrill of the hunt renders all sentient beings their prey.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">[<span style="color: red"><strong>If it is Medium size in all forms</strong></span>]</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">A mongoosewere has three forms it shifts between. Its true form is indistinguishable from a mongoose the size of a person. It can also take on the form of an attractive humanoid, typically an elf, half-elf or human, whose inoffensive appearance helps it pass through urban areas easily. For combat, the monster adopts a human-sized hybrid form, furred and armed with sharp claws and teeth but standing on its hind legs. It is equally comfortable fighting in giant mongoose form. A mongoosewere prefers to fight alongside others of its kind and is sometimes accompanied by normal mongooses, giant weasels and other mustelids. These creatures are fierce and loyal companions under the direction of a mongoosewere.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">[<span style="color: red"><strong>If it Shapechanges into "a Small humanoid"</strong></span>]</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">A mongoosewere has three forms it shifts between. Its true form is indistinguishable from a mongoose the size of a person. It can also take on the form of an attractive Small humanoid, typically a halfling, gnome, small elf or human child whose inoffensive appearance helps it pass through urban areas easily. A mongoosewere cannot imitate the appearance of another individual to disguise itself as them, but it can freely change the race, size, and apparent age of its humanoid form so as not to be recognized. For combat, the monster adopts a human-sized hybrid form, furred and armed with sharp claws and teeth but standing on its hind legs. It is equally comfortable fighting in giant mongoose form. A mongoosewere prefers to fight alongside others of its kind and is sometimes accompanied by normal mongooses, giant weasels and other mustelids. These creatures are fierce and loyal companions under the direction of a mongoosewere.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">[<span style="color: red"><strong>If it Shapechanges into "a Small or Medium humanoid"</strong></span>]</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px">A mongoosewere has three forms it shifts between. Its true form is indistinguishable from a mongoose the size of a person. It can also take on the form of a Small or Medium sized humanoid, preferring attractive and inoffensive appearance who can pass through urban areas easily, such as a human child, halfling, or elf. A mongoosewere cannot imitate the appearance of another individual to disguise itself as them, but it can freely change the race, size, and apparent age of its humanoid form so as not to be recognized. For combat, the monster adopts a human-sized hybrid form, furred and armed with sharp claws and teeth but standing on its hind legs. It is equally comfortable fighting in giant mongoose form. A mongoosewere prefers to fight alongside others of its kind and is sometimes accompanied by normal mongooses, giant weasels and other mustelids. These creatures are fierce and loyal companions under the direction of a mongoosewere.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"><em><strong>Snake Slayers.</strong></em> According to legend, the demon lord Graz'zt recognized mongooses proficiency at fighting snakes and created mongooseweres to battle his serpentine foes. Reaching up from the Abyss, he bestowed mongooses with the gift of shapechanging and speech and greatly increased their size and strength.</p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"></p> <p style="margin-left: 20px"><em><strong>Mesmerizing Dancers.</strong></em> Graz'zt also enhanced a mongoose's talent at bewildering or distracting another creature by dancing around, allowing a mongoosewere to transfix opponents with their combat acrobatics. Generally one member of a pack will dance while the others attack.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Cleon, post: 8708076, member: 57383"] Looks good mechanically except the[B][I] Shapechanger[/I][/B] trait shouldn't have "a specific Small human" since, going by the Description it can take the form of other humanoid races. It should either be "a specific humanoid", "a humanoid" or, if you still want it to shrink in size when not in hybrid or animal form, either "a specific Small humanoid" or "a Small humanoid". Or maybe it can assume a wide range of humanoid forms including Small and Medium ones? In that case, it ought to be "a Small or Medium humanoid." In the latter three cases, its Size & Type need to revert to "Small or Medium monstrosity" like an earlier draft. For reference, the original AD&D Wolfwere could turn itself into any humanoid between 4 and 7 feet tall, and could even change its apparent sex to whatever it thinks its victim would most be tempted by. Oh, and the plural of mongoose is mongooses, not mongeese. As for the Description, it could do with some slight polishing and typo correction (like the "serpetnkind" in the second sentence. How about… [INDENT][B][SIZE=6]Description[/SIZE][/B][/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT]Giant mongooses tainted by demonic power, mongooseweres haunt warm climates, waylaying and murdering those they meet. They are arch enemies of all serpentine creatures, yet their bloodlust and the thrill of the hunt renders all sentient beings their prey.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][[COLOR=red][B]If it is Medium size in all forms[/B][/COLOR]][/INDENT] [INDENT]A mongoosewere has three forms it shifts between. Its true form is indistinguishable from a mongoose the size of a person. It can also take on the form of an attractive humanoid, typically an elf, half-elf or human, whose inoffensive appearance helps it pass through urban areas easily. For combat, the monster adopts a human-sized hybrid form, furred and armed with sharp claws and teeth but standing on its hind legs. It is equally comfortable fighting in giant mongoose form. A mongoosewere prefers to fight alongside others of its kind and is sometimes accompanied by normal mongooses, giant weasels and other mustelids. These creatures are fierce and loyal companions under the direction of a mongoosewere.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][[COLOR=red][B]If it Shapechanges into "a Small humanoid"[/B][/COLOR]][/INDENT] [INDENT]A mongoosewere has three forms it shifts between. Its true form is indistinguishable from a mongoose the size of a person. It can also take on the form of an attractive Small humanoid, typically a halfling, gnome, small elf or human child whose inoffensive appearance helps it pass through urban areas easily. A mongoosewere cannot imitate the appearance of another individual to disguise itself as them, but it can freely change the race, size, and apparent age of its humanoid form so as not to be recognized. For combat, the monster adopts a human-sized hybrid form, furred and armed with sharp claws and teeth but standing on its hind legs. It is equally comfortable fighting in giant mongoose form. A mongoosewere prefers to fight alongside others of its kind and is sometimes accompanied by normal mongooses, giant weasels and other mustelids. These creatures are fierce and loyal companions under the direction of a mongoosewere.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][[COLOR=red][B]If it Shapechanges into "a Small or Medium humanoid"[/B][/COLOR]][/INDENT] [INDENT]A mongoosewere has three forms it shifts between. Its true form is indistinguishable from a mongoose the size of a person. It can also take on the form of a Small or Medium sized humanoid, preferring attractive and inoffensive appearance who can pass through urban areas easily, such as a human child, halfling, or elf. A mongoosewere cannot imitate the appearance of another individual to disguise itself as them, but it can freely change the race, size, and apparent age of its humanoid form so as not to be recognized. For combat, the monster adopts a human-sized hybrid form, furred and armed with sharp claws and teeth but standing on its hind legs. It is equally comfortable fighting in giant mongoose form. A mongoosewere prefers to fight alongside others of its kind and is sometimes accompanied by normal mongooses, giant weasels and other mustelids. These creatures are fierce and loyal companions under the direction of a mongoosewere.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][I][B]Snake Slayers.[/B][/I] According to legend, the demon lord Graz'zt recognized mongooses proficiency at fighting snakes and created mongooseweres to battle his serpentine foes. Reaching up from the Abyss, he bestowed mongooses with the gift of shapechanging and speech and greatly increased their size and strength.[/INDENT] [INDENT][/INDENT] [INDENT][I][B]Mesmerizing Dancers.[/B][/I] Graz'zt also enhanced a mongoose's talent at bewildering or distracting another creature by dancing around, allowing a mongoosewere to transfix opponents with their combat acrobatics. Generally one member of a pack will dance while the others attack.[/INDENT] [/QUOTE]
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