Zinoph
2022-12-09, 12:08 AM
Wow, first time posting since 2013. Where did the time go?
I'm creating a homebrew game where all the players are anthropomorphic animals (D&D Redwall, basically). I've only just started playing D&D 5e this year, so my understanding of the system is only so-so. Can someone take a look at this and tell me:
1) Does this seem balanced against the races in the PH and MotM? If not, what can I do to make it so?
2) Is this too one note for a race? I could have added a bite attack, or an ability that let them use their tail as a pocket, or even given them the Goodberry spell or double rations with a successful Survival check to represent their ability as expert foragers, but was worried that would make them seem too "gimmicky" or magical (which at this time they are not supposed to be).
Squirrel, Tree (Grey)
Squirrel Traits
Creature Type. You are a Humanoid.
Size. Your size is Small.
Speed. Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Keen Smell. You are proficient in the Perception skill and have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Nimble Scurry. You can move through the space of any creature that is a size larger than yours.
Arboreal Acrobat. Whenever you make a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check that involves climbing, jumping, or keeping your balance, you are considered proficient in the Athletics and Acrobatics skills and add double your proficiency bonus to the check instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Natural Leaper. You are always considered to have a running start when jumping from a standing position and double the jump distance.
Thanks for taking a look! All feedback is appreciated.
I'm creating a homebrew game where all the players are anthropomorphic animals (D&D Redwall, basically). I've only just started playing D&D 5e this year, so my understanding of the system is only so-so. Can someone take a look at this and tell me:
1) Does this seem balanced against the races in the PH and MotM? If not, what can I do to make it so?
2) Is this too one note for a race? I could have added a bite attack, or an ability that let them use their tail as a pocket, or even given them the Goodberry spell or double rations with a successful Survival check to represent their ability as expert foragers, but was worried that would make them seem too "gimmicky" or magical (which at this time they are not supposed to be).
Squirrel, Tree (Grey)
Squirrel Traits
Creature Type. You are a Humanoid.
Size. Your size is Small.
Speed. Your walking speed is 30 feet, and you have a climbing speed equal to your walking speed.
Keen Smell. You are proficient in the Perception skill and have advantage on Wisdom (Perception) checks that rely on smell.
Nimble Scurry. You can move through the space of any creature that is a size larger than yours.
Arboreal Acrobat. Whenever you make a Strength (Athletics) or Dexterity (Acrobatics) check that involves climbing, jumping, or keeping your balance, you are considered proficient in the Athletics and Acrobatics skills and add double your proficiency bonus to the check instead of your normal proficiency bonus.
Natural Leaper. You are always considered to have a running start when jumping from a standing position and double the jump distance.
Thanks for taking a look! All feedback is appreciated.