3.5 Large PC

[JohnStone]

I am going to be starting a campaign (lvl 10) and my character will be a Dire Werewolf (Ranger 9), meaning he can enter a HYBRID form that is LARGE (with a +12 STR).

please no posts about the LA or RHD of weres that has already been calculated.

My questions today deal with the issue of a character that goes from medium to Large.

* I assume that magical items such as "ring of protection" or "Belt of Ogre STR" will automatically adjust to fit, Correct?

*My armor will be a +1 Mithral BP of Sizing (i thought about using a monks belt and bracers of armor but that was very expensive, although i am toying with the idea of 1 or 2 monk levels with the bracers)

* My weapon, this is a confusing one. I am thinking of using a Longspear and figured that when i go big it would simply act as a regular spear dealing the 1d8 but losing the reach aspect. However as a large character i would still have reach as well as adjacent with it correct?

What about other weapons would a sling, or javelins still be useable once i change size? or even a bow?

* Generally speaking what are some thoughts on Gear that is a must have for a character of this level.

[Yuki Akuma]

Magic clothing and jewelry resizes to fit the wearer, so that shouldn't be a problem. Sizing magic armour would too.

Weapons won't and will continue to be medium - so you'll take a -4 penalty to wield them.

The longspear will actually continue to be a reach weapon and still double your reach. Even though it makes no sense.

[JohnStone]

I was under the impression that size category for weapons was an abstract based on actual size.
IE a greatsword is just a large longsword.

[Yuki Akuma]

I was under the impression that size category for weapons was an abstract based on actual size.
IE a greatsword is just a large longsword.

Nope. A medium greatsword is a medium greatsword. A large longsword is a large longsword.

A medium greatsword is designed for a medium creature to hold in two hands, while a large longsword is designed for a large creature to hold in one hand.

[JeminiZero]

Weapons won't and will continue to be medium - so you'll take a -4 penalty to wield them.
Actually, under Alternate Form Rules (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#alternateForm):

If the creature changes size, any gear it wears or carries that can be worn or carried in its new form changes size to match the new size.
If you look at the Werewolf Lord in the sample Lycanthropes (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/lycanthrope.htm), notice that his +2 bastard sword resizes with him (damage dice increases from 1d10 to 2d8, no size penalties).

*My armor will be a +1 Mithral BP of Sizing (i thought about using a monks belt and bracers of armor but that was very expensive, although i am toying with the idea of 1 or 2 monk levels with the bracers)
Note in the entries of Lycanthropes (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/lycanthrope.htm), they are listed WITHOUT their armor when they shift, even if they remain the same size. I *think* this is because even IF the armor is the same size, it does NOT fit the changed body of the hybrid form. Ask your DM.

[Yuki Akuma]

Actually, under Alternate Form Rules (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/specialAbilities.htm#alternateForm):

If you look at the Werewolf Lord in the sample Lycanthropes (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/lycanthrope.htm), notice that his +2 bastard sword resizes with him (damage dice increases from 1d10 to 2d8, no size penalties).

Note in the entries of Lycanthropes (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/monsters/lycanthrope.htm), they are listed WITHOUT their armor when they shift, even if they remain the same size. I *think* this is because even IF the armor is the same size, it does NOT fit the changed body of the hybrid form. Ask your DM.

...Well then. Never mind. Your weapons apparently resize with you.

[JohnStone]

...Well then. Never mind. Your weapons apparently resize with you.

Well that seams rather OP but ok ill take it.

Any other general advice abot gear for this type of character

[Yuki Akuma]

Well that seams rather OP but ok ill take it.

Any other general advice abot gear for this type of character

Large weapons deal about 2 more damage than medium weapons, on average. How is that overpowered?

[Andezzar]

Any other general advice abot gear for this type of characterLook at this list (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=187851).
Most of the stuff will be needed at one time or the other at level 10. Which is more likely, depends on your DM.

[Tommy2255]

Well that seams rather OP but ok ill take it.

Well, if you think about it, most players that change size are doing it for minutes at a time under a first level spell. And that's really the point where this stuff is balanced around. If you're resizing yourself at will for as long as you want, then it's going to seem weird that you're using different rules from someone whose size is actually large. For example, projectiles you fire instantly return to their normal size, as do thrown weapons.

I would think that, because transforming into a lycanthropic hybrid form is an actual change in size rather than a temporary magical effect, and should be treated as such. Otherwise things get a bit silly.

[PurpleSocks]

Just be aware that if your DM has an old monster manual it might say under changing form that all worn clothing & armor is destroyed in the process of transforming to hybrid or animal form.

They got rid of that part in errata as they must have realized how horribly it nerfed PC Lycanthropes, so newer monster manuals and the d20 srd have the sane update.