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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tessarael" data-source="post: 9619699" data-attributes="member: 12909"><p>I'd say no, as size Tiny is 1' to 2' tall, and size Small is 2' to 4' tall. So, both Gnomes and Halflings should be in the Small size category. There are other smaller creatures like Pixies and Sprites in the size Tiny category. In general though, most PCs should be in the Small and Medium size range, as both Tiny and Large present mechanical issues. For size Large, the problem is needing to squeeze indoors of dwellings for Medium-size creatures (assumed to be the default in most campaigns) and underground. For size Tiny, it is an issue with reach, grappling et al. For size Tiny, it can be potentially be solved by allowing them the reach and grapple skills of a small creature, but they would not be the norm for such a size.</p><p></p><p>Here's the summary I put together a few years back for sizes Tiny, Small, and Large:</p><h2>Tiny</h2><p>A tiny creature takes up a 2.5'x2.5' space.</p><p></p><h3>Limitations of size tiny</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Speed 20' typically</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">-2 Strength ability modifier typically</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Disadvantage to attack with weapons that are not light</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Grapple target may only be one size larger, i.e. small</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Medium creatures can pass through your square</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Half carrying capacity</li> </ul><h3>Benefits of size tiny</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can squeeze into a space one size smaller, i.e. 1'x1'</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Many more opportunities for cover</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can move through a square occupied by a medium or bigger creature</li> </ul><h2>Small</h2><p>A small creature takes up a 5'x5' space, just like a medium creature. They also have no penalty to carrying capacity.</p><p></p><h3>Limitations of size small</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Speed 25' typically</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Disadvantage to attack with heavy weapons</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Grapple target may only be one size larger, i.e. medium (not large), and tiny creatures can grapple you</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Large creatures can pass through your square</li> </ul><h3>Benefits of size tiny</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can squeeze into a space one size smaller, i.e. 2.5'x2.5'</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">More opportunities for cover</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can move through a square occupied by a large or bigger creature</li> </ul><h2>Large</h2><h3>Benefits of size large</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Cannot be grappled by a small creature</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can grapple huge creatures</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Double carrying capacity, and the amount it can push, drag, or lift</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><em>Wields larger weapons - this is not well-handled by 5e, and is a good reason to avoid size large PC races</em></li> </ul><h3>Limitations of size large</h3> <ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Armor (barding) and shields both cost double and weigh double that of medium size armor and shield.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Small creatures can pass through your square.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Takes up a 10'x10' space.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Can squeeze into a space one size smaller, i.e. 5'x5' - this will be a significant disadvantage indoors:</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul"><strong>While squeezing through a space:</strong><ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Movement rate is halved.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">It has disadvantage on attack rolls and Dexterity saving throws.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">Attack rolls against the creature have advantage.</li> </ul></li> </ul></blockquote><p></p>

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