Special Conversion Thread: Microscopic Monsters

[Shade]

Sure. Added to Homebrews.

Should this remain aquatic (and have a swim speed) like the other microscopic monsters?

 

[freyar]

Yes on aquatic, but the swim speed should probably be slightly slow.

 

[Shade]

Yes on aquatic, but the swim speed should probably be slightly slow.

10 ft.?

 

[freyar]

10 ft is good.

Maybe make them amphibious, too.

 

[Cleon]

10 ft is good.

Maybe make them amphibious, too.

Yes, we'd better make it Aquatic/Amphibious to allow for the damp ground environments mentioned in the description.

I'd have it start out Small 1 HD, but allow it to advance to some massive size. Huge or Gargantuan amoeba's just seem right.

As for the ability scores, Amoebas are really slow (judging by a few views through a microscope from my youth), and I don't think they should be as Dextrous as a human. I'd give them Dex 0 like the SRD Ochre Jelly.

I'd rather the Strength be higher, since they don't have much else going for them. Maybe Str 8, based on downsizing a Gray Ooze?

So, I prefer:

Str 8, Dex 1, Con 18, Int —, Wis 1, Cha 1

 

[Cleon]

We might borrow some inspiration from this...

Amoebic Crawler
Large Ooze (Extraplanar)
Hit Dice: 4d10+32 (54 hp)
Initiative: +0
Speed: 30 ft. (6 squares)
Armor Class: 9 (-1 size), touch 9, flat-footed 9
Base Attack/Grapple: +3/+7
Attack: Tentacle +2 melee (1d6 plus 1d6 acid)
Full Attack: 2 tentacles +2 melee (1d6 plus 1d6 acid)
Space/Reach: 10 ft./10 ft.
Special Attacks: Acid, improved grab, vile touch
Special Qualities: Blindsight 60 ft., immunity to electricity, ooze traits, translucent
Saves: Fort +9, Ref +1, Will -4
Abilities: Str 10, Dex 11, Con 26, Int -, Wis 1, Cha 11
Skills: -
Feats: -
Environment: Any
Organization: Solitary
Challenge Rating: 3
Treasure: Standard
Alignment: Always neutral
Advancement: 5-12 HD (Large); 13-24 HD (Huge)
Level Adjustment: -

Where does this come from? I don't remember it, although the name "Amoebic Crawler" sounds like an original 3E monster...

Ah, a quick internet search identifies it as being from Dragon #330. I've got that issue tucked away somewhere, but it's a long while since I've read it.

 

[Shade]

As for the ability scores, Amoebas are really slow (judging by a few views through a microscope from my youth), and I don't think they should be as Dextrous as a human. I'd give them Dex 0 like the SRD Ochre Jelly.

I'd rather the Strength be higher, since they don't have much else going for them. Maybe Str 8, based on downsizing a Gray Ooze?

So, I prefer:

Str 8, Dex 1, Con 18, Int —, Wis 1, Cha 1

I'm fine with Dex 1 like several other oozes. I've no strong opinion on Str 6 or Str 8. I'll let you two battle it out.

Updated for the lowered Dex.

Where does this come from? I don't remember it, although the name "Amoebic Crawler" sounds like an original 3E monster...

Ah, a quick internet search identifies it as being from Dragon #330. I've got that issue tucked away somewhere, but it's a long while since I've read it.

Yep, the Far Realm article.

 

[Cleon]

I'm fine with Dex 1 like several other oozes. I've no strong opinion on Str 6 or Str 8. I'll let you two battle it out.

The Strength 8 version will obviously win, since it's got higher damage and grapple bonuses.

 

[freyar]

The Strength 8 version will obviously win, since it's got higher damage and grapple bonuses.

I was just going for Str 6 to provide a little variation, but it's not too big of a deal.

 

[Shade]

The Strength 8 version will obviously win, since it's got higher damage and grapple bonuses.

Don't you mean "lesser penalties"?

Updated.