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<blockquote data-quote="Haldrik" data-source="post: 8070854" data-attributes="member: 6694221">Size goes metric• Gargantuan − beyond 10x10 meters• Huge − between 3x3 meters upto 10x10 meters• Large − between 1x1 meter upto 3x3 meters• Medium 1x1 meterThe following calculations derive from reallife medical height-weight formulas, but convert to a formula that can extrapolate for impossible sizes, such as giants. The height-weight refers to a human-shaped athletic &quot;swimmers&quot; build. The calculations are modified to round numbers, thus serve for rough estimates.• Gargantuan − beyond 10,000 kg ≈ beyond 9 meters tall• Huge − 1000 kg to 10,000 kg ≈ 4 meters to 9 meters tall• Large − 100 kg to 1000 kg ≈ 2 meters to 4 meters tall• Medium − 10 kg to 100 kg ≈ 1 meter to 2 meters tallCompare, officially, the Huge height of giants (roughly 5 to 8 meters tall ≈ 16 to 26 feet tall) occupies Huge space (roughly 4.5x4.5 meters ≈ 15x15 feet).A Gargantuan whale easily surpasses 10 meters. Some almost reach 30 meters, 175,000 kg.Notice, when defining &quot;Large&quot; by the round number of 2 meters or higher (6ft7+), it is Rare but possible for a human to be naturally Large. If so, there can be a Constitution prerequisite of say 15, to require a character to invest. I feel it is a good idea, flavorwise, to allow Large character concepts to be part of the fantasy world. The Monster Manual implies but doesnt require a damage bonus for larger sizes. It is ok if a Large player character to lack a damage bonus, or else balance in a d6 size bonus to damage for a hit after all other damage is calculated. An extra 3.5 hp of damage is no big deal, and can be part of a feat benefit that grants Large size. In 5e, Large creatures dont gain extra reach.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Haldrik, post: 8070854, member: 6694221"] Size goes metric • [B]Gargantuan [/B]− beyond 10x10 meters • [B]Huge [/B]− between 3x3 meters upto 10x10 meters • [B]Large [/B]− between 1x1 meter upto 3x3 meters • [B]Medium [/B]1x1 meter The following calculations derive from reallife medical height-weight formulas, but convert to a formula that can extrapolate for impossible sizes, such as giants. The height-weight refers to a human-shaped athletic "swimmers" build. The calculations are modified to round numbers, thus serve for rough estimates. • [B]Gargantuan [/B]− beyond 10,000 kg ≈ beyond 9 meters tall • [B]Huge [/B]− 1000 kg to 10,000 kg ≈ 4 meters to 9 meters tall • [B]Large [/B]− 100 kg to 1000 kg ≈ 2 meters to 4 meters tall • [B]Medium [/B]− 10 kg to 100 kg ≈ 1 meter to 2 meters tall Compare, officially, the Huge height of giants (roughly 5 to 8 meters tall ≈ 16 to 26 feet tall) occupies Huge space (roughly 4.5x4.5 meters ≈ 15x15 feet). A Gargantuan whale easily surpasses 10 meters. Some almost reach 30 meters, 175,000 kg. Notice, when defining "Large" by the round number of 2 meters or higher (6ft7+), it is Rare but possible for a human to be naturally Large. If so, there can be a Constitution prerequisite of say 15, to require a character to invest. I feel it is a good idea, flavorwise, to allow Large character concepts to be part of the fantasy world. The Monster Manual implies but doesnt require a damage bonus for larger sizes. It is ok if a Large player character to lack a damage bonus, or else balance in a d6 size bonus to damage for a hit after all other damage is calculated. An extra 3.5 hp of damage is no big deal, and can be part of a feat benefit that grants Large size. In 5e, Large creatures dont gain extra reach. [/QUOTE]

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