Special Conversion Thread: Microscopic Monsters
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Shade
Monster Junkie
I think so!
EUGLENOIDS
The euglenoids are another group of single-celled organisms which may have pigment for photosynthesis, or may be colorless and survive by engulfing particles. The pigment, if present, is green. They move by flailing a single long flagellum.
Euglena
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: 10-60
ARMOR CLASS: 9
MOVE: 12
HIT DICE: 1
% IN LAIR: 0
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 0
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 0
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RES.: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Non-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
Cells of Euglena are oblong, 1-3' in length. They are more annoying than dangerous, and are not capable of inflicting damage on a healthy character. They are attracted to light, and to food which has not been carefully wrapped. They will engulf food material up to about the size of a fist. An occasional Euglena will also ingest a coin or jewel.
Euglena is a favorite food source of larger water-dwelling creatures. Large swarms of Euglena will eventually attract attention, particularly if any of the cells are damaged. Euglena is found in both fresh and salt water, and on damp ground. Protiston uses these cells as “food animals”.
Originally appeared in Dragon Magazine #111 (1986).
EUGLENOIDS
The euglenoids are another group of single-celled organisms which may have pigment for photosynthesis, or may be colorless and survive by engulfing particles. The pigment, if present, is green. They move by flailing a single long flagellum.
Euglena
FREQUENCY: Common
NO. APPEARING: 10-60
ARMOR CLASS: 9
MOVE: 12
HIT DICE: 1
% IN LAIR: 0
TREASURE TYPE: Nil
NO. OF ATTACKS: 0
DAMAGE/ATTACK: 0
SPECIAL ATTACKS: Nil
SPECIAL DEFENSES: Nil
MAGIC RES.: Standard
INTELLIGENCE: Non-
ALIGNMENT: Neutral
SIZE: S
PSIONIC ABILITY: Nil
Cells of Euglena are oblong, 1-3' in length. They are more annoying than dangerous, and are not capable of inflicting damage on a healthy character. They are attracted to light, and to food which has not been carefully wrapped. They will engulf food material up to about the size of a fist. An occasional Euglena will also ingest a coin or jewel.
Euglena is a favorite food source of larger water-dwelling creatures. Large swarms of Euglena will eventually attract attention, particularly if any of the cells are damaged. Euglena is found in both fresh and salt water, and on damp ground. Protiston uses these cells as “food animals”.
Originally appeared in Dragon Magazine #111 (1986).
Cleon
Legend
Since they have a racial penalty to Spot they should have that included int their skills line, but apart from that I can't see anything wrong with them.
Skills: Spot -13
Cleon
Legend
They don't have any attacks as written, which begs the question why we need to convert them.
I suppose we could add a Slam attack.
Maybe some googling of Euglena will find some special abilities to make them more interesting.
Shade
Monster Junkie
Euglena - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia suggests an engulf attack with potential acid damage.
Cleon
Legend
Fine by me, and it fits well with Ooze Standard Operating Procedure.
We'd better give it a generous size advancement to allow for bigger forms that can swallow man-sized or larger victims.
Shade
Monster Junkie
Sounds good. Modify these to fit?
Acid (Ex): A gelatinous cube’s acid does not harm metal or stone.
Engulf (Ex): Although it moves slowly, a gelatinous cube can simply mow down Large or smaller creatures 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 opportunity attacks against the cube, but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity must succeed on a DC 13 Reflex save or be 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, and are considered to be grappled and trapped within its body. The save DC is Strength-based and includes a +1 racial bonus.
Cleon
Legend
Thus?
Acid (Ex): A euglena's acid does not harm metal or stone.
Engulf (Ex): Although it moves slowly, a euglena can simply mow down creatures up to its own size as a standard action. It cannot make a slam attack during a round in which it engulfs. The euglena merely has to move over the opponents, affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make opportunity attacks against the euglena , but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity must succeed on a DC X Reflex save or be engulfed; on a success, they are pushed back or aside (opponent's choice) as the euglena moves forward. Engulfed creatures are subject to the euglena 's acid, and are considered to be grappled and trapped within its body. The save DC is Strength-based and includes a +Y racial bonus.
The "It cannot make a slam attack during a round in which it engulfs" suggest we give it a Slam attack with added acid.Engulf (Ex): Although it moves slowly, a euglena can simply mow down creatures up to its own size as a standard action. It cannot make a slam attack during a round in which it engulfs. The euglena merely has to move over the opponents, affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make opportunity attacks against the euglena , but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity must succeed on a DC X Reflex save or be engulfed; on a success, they are pushed back or aside (opponent's choice) as the euglena moves forward. Engulfed creatures are subject to the euglena 's acid, and are considered to be grappled and trapped within its body. The save DC is Strength-based and includes a +Y racial bonus.
I think I'd rather add an attack which allows it to engulf prey.
Attack: Slam +X melee (Y acid plus engulf)
Acid (Ex): A euglena's acid does not harm metal or stone.
Engulf (Ex): Although it moves slowly, a euglena can simply mow down creatures up to its own size as a standard action. It also attempts to engulf an opponent it hits with its slam attack. The euglena merely has to move over the opponents, affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make opportunity attacks against the euglena, but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity must succeed on a DC X Reflex save or be engulfed; on a success, they are pushed back or aside (opponent's choice) as the euglena moves forward. Engulfed creatures are subject to the euglena 's acid, and are considered to be grappled and trapped within its body. The save DC is Strength-based and includes a +Y racial bonus.
Looks OK to me.Acid (Ex): A euglena's acid does not harm metal or stone.
Engulf (Ex): Although it moves slowly, a euglena can simply mow down creatures up to its own size as a standard action. It also attempts to engulf an opponent it hits with its slam attack. The euglena merely has to move over the opponents, affecting as many as it can cover. Opponents can make opportunity attacks against the euglena, but if they do so they are not entitled to a saving throw. Those who do not attempt attacks of opportunity must succeed on a DC X Reflex save or be engulfed; on a success, they are pushed back or aside (opponent's choice) as the euglena moves forward. Engulfed creatures are subject to the euglena 's acid, and are considered to be grappled and trapped within its body. The save DC is Strength-based and includes a +Y racial bonus.
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