GITP Monster Competition Chat Thread

[Silence]

Well, I mean, what's the worst that could happen? There's no way that you could be more that one off, and it's not like someone is going to say:

"Well, I really like that race, but I think it should be +1 LA, not +2, so I'll vote for another guy."

And if it's unbalanced in a game, then just fix it. No biggie.

The only reason people fight about it is because they can. It's just so easily disputable. Anything like that, especially the irrelevant stuff, gets argued about.

[Guyr Adamantine]

The fact is: Appropriate LA is hard to adjucdicate. Too much ends up with character too weak, no matter the extent of their abilities. Too little and everyone hates your character.

I think LA should come with great abilities, so that you won't get screwed that much. (If you don't follow the Savage creature template, that is)

[DracoDei]

Three more feats just added to mine... "Powerful Musk" is the one whose balance I am the least sure of... was originally going to make it a -5 penalty, and you can only take the feat once, but that seemed to powerful given that a lot of the effects are the same as negative levels that can't kill and never result in negative levels... then again it doesn't work on almost all undead (Personally I could see spraying a Vampire to good effect...), constructs, or anyone wearing a Necklace of Adaptation (an item which you will notice is also popular among those of my example characters who are wealthy enough to afford it).

Do people think "Volatile Musk" should take the radius to 30' rather than 25'?

[Bhu]

I uh...I have an entry for this one...but I kind of have a question first...


I wanted to make a race that was dark, and a little spooky, and a bit over the top. And I succeeded perhaps ... a little too well. I didn't get too graphic with teh descriptions but they are still a pretty messed up race that uses equal doses of Jeffrey Dahmer, Kali, and the Borgias as inspiration.

So if thats okay with everyone I'll post away...

[DracoDei]

If it is within the forum rules, I hardly think we can stop you... so go right ahead... doesn't sound SO much like the sort of thing I would TEND to vote for, but no reason you shouldn't post it.

[Bhu]

What precisely are the voting criteria anyway?

[DracoDei]

Degree of fit to theme (more of an issue some months than others I think), originality, playability, coolness, clarity... those sorts of things... basically people vote for which they like best...

[Bhu]

Hmm...maybe I'll go with the naked mole rats instead..

[DracoDei]

Whichever... personally I think the first idea sounds much cooler...

BTW by "playability" I did NOT necessarily mean "as a PC"... since that was never one of the terms of this contest... elves and full-orcs would seem to fit this contest equally well for instance.

[Bhu]

True but elves and orcs arent hermaphroditic psychopaths that consider murdering friends a traditional right of passage to adulthood...

[DracoDei]

True but elves and orcs aren't hermaphroditic

a reasonably original touch...

psychopaths

well, I think many Orcs would qualify as that...

that consider murdering friends a traditional right of passage to adulthood...

Ok, now I begin to see why you might consider this a risky selection of theme...


Personally I still want to see both the Mole Rats and these things... either could turn out memorable or lame... but I want to see what you do with both...

[Bhu]

I'm only allowed to enter one aren't I? (I can always save one for posting in my monster thread later).

[Bhu]

Okay it's up. I generally excel at critters who are surreal and silly or creepy and disturbing. Went for disturbing this time obviously. Still need to do some editing but it'll get done in time.

[Silence]

Bhu has entered.

I think we all know how this is going to end.

[Lappy9000]

Bhu is here.....*burns new entry in the works*



..not really. I hope I can have mah new race up tomorrow so you guys will be able to rip it to shreds

EDIT: and BTW, what are these mole-rats I've heard so much about?

[Guyr Adamantine]

Bhu is here.....*burns new entry in the works*



..not really. I hope I can have mah new race up tomorrow so you guys will be able to rip it to shreds

EDIT: and BTW, what are these mole-rats I've heard so much about?

Bhu has entered.

I think we all know how this is going to end.

What's the fuss about Bhu?

I'm obviously the winner here, so no need to panic about a pretentious amateur...

[/Sarcasm]

Poor jokes aside, I must say I like the crazy little buggers, Bhu! They remind me of post-mutation gremlins, only nastier.

Once again, though I must obligatory start my rambling about inappropriate LA and other futilities...

Seven attacks! At LA +1! People are scared about TWF rogues, I sure won't bring one of those to my weekly game.

I just wanted to bring it.

Good luck to all!

[DracoDei]

I'm only allowed to enter one aren't I? (I can always save one for posting in my monster thread later).

That is, indeed, the sort of thing I meant...

[Bhu]

What's the fuss about Bhu?

I'm obviously the winner here, so no need to panic about a pretentious amateur...

[/Sarcasm]

Poor jokes aside, I must say I like the crazy little buggers, Bhu! They remind me of post-mutation gremlins, only nastier.

Once again, though I must obligatory start my rambling about inappropriate LA and other futilities...

Seven attacks! At LA +1! People are scared about TWF rogues, I sure won't bring one of those to my weekly game.

I just wanted to bring it.

Good luck to all!

7 really wimpy attacks. I suppose I could make the bte the primary, and the claws teh secondary weapons.

[Guyr Adamantine]

Then he takes Multiweapon fighting.

[Lappy9000]

Still like the soulstitched better, but there's my next-to-best shot at creating an original D&D race.

I do wish I could have found a picture of a blue-haired dude with crystals all over his arm, but hey, I'll take what I can get

[DracoDei]

You should specify that "Crystal Edge" qualifies as both a natural and manufactured weapon for purposed of enchanting it (much like a monk's unarmed attack)...

[Silence]

Personally, I like my race the best. I guess that's just because I made it, although I think Bhu's gonna win.

[Lappy9000]

You should specify that "Crystal Edge" qualifies as both a natural and manufactured weapon for purposed of enchanting it (much like a monk's unarmed attack)...

Ooh, thanks!

Personally, I like my race the best. I guess that's just because I made it, although I think Bhu's gonna win.

I actually like Guyr's the best; probably because I like Quina so much

[Silence]

His race makes good monsters, but not good player characters. At a certain point in the game, you can't eat the monsters. And most of the time, you don't want to. Seriously, zombies for lunch doesn't sound good.

[Lappy9000]

Doesn't make them any less awesome. I really wanna steal them and tone them down a couple of notches so people will be able to use them better.

[The Vorpal Tribble]

Naked Mole Rat
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Naked_mole_rat




About the ugliest mammal on the planet, next to Nancy Pelosi, with no pain receptors in their skin, practically cold-blooded, can live with almost no food and rare atmospheres, dig with their teeth, and they live in hives with a 'queen mole rat'. Really weird bunch.


Anyways, in a MUD I used to write for, there is a race called the 'Moloks' loosely based off of the mole rats. Strong and super-tough, but slow and stupid. Loved to work, and so though not that bright were up to civilization standards of most others simply because of their constant productivity.

[Lappy9000]

...B-but naked mole rats are supposed to be semi-cute and semi-cuddle


But I digress. What are everyone's first impressions of the bornura?

[DracoDei]

Someone from one (or more) of the games I play in was inspired to come up with a feat. Here is my tweaked version of it:

Improved Stench Resistance [Fighter, Monk]
You are a skunk, or adventure with one; you have dealt with a lot of spray in your time, and it turns out you CAN get used to that smell.
Prerequisites: ECL 3, Stench Resistance, Mepholk/Were-skunk or have gained at least two levels while adventuring with a Mepholk/Were-skunk in the party.
Benefits: You automatically succeed on fortitude saves due to the stench from the spray weapons of mepholk, were-skunks, skunks, and dire skunks. If you yourself are sprayed, you still take a reduced -1 [-2?] penalty to all attacks, saves, and skill checks for 2d4+6 minutes, and while you automatically save each round to take a partial action, you must still roll each round and beat the standard save DC by at least 5 in order to take your full action. You also gain a +1 bonus on saves to resist the negative effects of any other strong scents. This feat does not benefit you against spray effects that relate to getting spray in the eyes, nor any other spray effect that is based on any property of the spray other than scent.
You must roll fortitude saves to avoid penalties from the stench of any nearby spray. The penalty to attacks, saves, and skills if you are sprayed is -3, in addition to which you must save (Fortitude) each round to take any action, beating the DC by at least 5 in order to take your full action.
Normal: You must roll fortitude saves to avoid penalties from the stench of any nearby spray. The penalty to attacks, saves, and skills if you are sprayed is -3, in addition to which you must save (Fortitude) each round to take any action, beating the DC by at least 5 in order to take your full action.
Special: A fighter or Monk may take this feat as one of his bonus feats.



"Stench Resistance" is a feat I made up to serve as a stepping stone to this...basically +4 to Fortitude saves versus odors (like Disease Resistant, and Poison Resistant)...


Related Sidenote...: Accidently omitted the "10 +" part in the DC calculation for the Musk... have fixed this now...

[Lappy9000]

That feat is a really good idea if someone plans to be hanging out with an anthromorphic skunk.

[Guyr Adamantine]

Personally, I like my race the best. I guess that's just because I made it, although I think Bhu's gonna win.

I dunno, if voters will go over fluff to decide, I think Sir Shadow's and Dracodei's both have good chances.

I actually like Guyr's the best; probably because I like Quina so much

Feels weird. I'm not the only guy that liked the Qus.

'Never cared much for Vieras, though, so I already knew I was an outcast.

His race makes good monsters, but not good player characters. At a certain point in the game, you can't eat the monsters. And most of the time, you don't want to. Seriously, zombies for lunch doesn't sound good.

Doesn't make them any less awesome. I really wanna steal them and tone them down a couple of notches so people will be able to use them better.

Care to share suggestions with the class? If you have ideas, don't hesitate.

About the ugliest mammal on the planet, next to Nancy Pelosi,

I nearly choked on that one. Nice.

...B-but naked mole rats are supposed to be semi-cute and semi-cuddle


But I digress. What are everyone's first impressions of the bornura?

No, they aren't cute-ish. At all.

I will give a report on the Bornura in my next post.