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    Quote Originally Posted by Kellus View Post
    It's worth mentioning that in the original Monster Manual the authors hadn't thought of type/subtype combinations like Magical Beast (Extraplanar) which are introduced in later supplements. A lot of monsters like you listed got dumped into aberration just because they couldn't think of anywhere else to put them. But the idea behind aberration is definitely supposed to be horrifying Lovecraftian monstrosity.

    EDIT: For example, there's no reason that something like the rust monster should be an aberration instead of something that makes more sense like Magical Beast (Augmented Vermin).

    An aberration has a bizarre anatomy, strange abilities, an alien mindset, or any combination of the three.
    That's the official text given for the Aberration type. It's not exclusive to Lovecraftian horrors, even if the Lovecraftian horrors are almost exclusively Aberrations.

    It's the old "All Squares are rectangles but not all rectangles are squares".

    Though for your point it should be about non-Euclidean shapes, no?
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    Taaannnkk!

    Added the Tank, which I'm a bit unsure about the CR, I lowered it significantly because of the single actions only, but I now think it might be a bit low. I also added the jockey, but it's significantly less exciting, though I'd still appreciate comments.
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    Some of these have a +8 racial bonus to Climb but don't have a Climb speed. Is this an oversight?

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    Quote Originally Posted by Debihuman View Post
    Some of these have a +8 racial bonus to Climb but don't have a Climb speed. Is this an oversight?

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    I don't really know what to give them for a climb speed, so I figured they would just use the climb skill normally. The bonus is not from a climb speed, it's just a racial bonus.
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    So far, these are looking really great! Very accurate to their in-game abilities.
    Only suggestion I have would be to add the Awesome Blow feat to the tank.
    It just seems like a key ability of his, and as written, he qualifies for it.
    Certainly would make him a bit more dangerous and keep his feel.
    Just a thought. I can't wait to start a L4D themed campaign now!

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    Quote Originally Posted by Dumbledore lives View Post
    I don't really know what to give them for a climb speed, so I figured they would just use the climb skill normally. The bonus is not from a climb speed, it's just a racial bonus.
    Climb speed should be half land speed and it is still a racial bonus. Normally racial bonuses would be +2-to +4.

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    Yeah, Hunter at least should get a climb speed.

    Also, I suggest swapping the Hunter's Strength and Dexterity. They're ridiculously fast, but in actual combat they aren't all that strong. If you've ever played with crappy teammates, you'll know; it takes FOREVER for a hunter to actually kill you if you're anywhere near full health.

    Mention in their skills that they use Dexterity for their Climb and Jump.
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    Quote Originally Posted by Kuma Kode View Post
    Yeah, Hunter at least should get a climb speed.

    Also, I suggest swapping the Hunter's Strength and Dexterity. They're ridiculously fast, but in actual combat they aren't all that strong. If you've ever played with crappy teammates, you'll know; it takes FOREVER for a hunter to actually kill you if you're anywhere near full health.

    Mention in their skills that they use Dexterity for their Climb and Jump.
    Well I gave everyone but the boomer a climb speed. I based most of the stats off of the infected on Expert, and hunters can tear you apart near instantly if left alone. I think they do about 20 damage per hit when you're pounced, which adds up real quick, so I wanted to replicate that by them having good strength to tear apart their foes.
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    I love it, in fact I would love to play it. One thing; the names are the same as Left 4 Dead. If you are going for a Left 4 Dead rpg (which you might have said, and I probably missed) then this is awesome. If that is not the case, then maybe think of some new names for the creatures.

    Good luck, and keep brewing!

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    Maybe hunters only get additional damage after they have pounced and pinned someone?

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    I've made a few minor changes, and wanted to see if anyone had any more comments.
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