The Pervert of the Oozes

[Jack Zander]

Why is a gray ooze the only one that destroys clothing? I had an encounter set up with one for my players the other day, and right when I was reading up on what happened when a player failed their Reflex save, I realized that the female elf wizard in the party was about to show some skin. Furthermore, there aren't any rules on how much clothing gets dissolved (I ruled that only her leggings from the knees down and her boots were dissolved, and if she didn't break free in 1 round it would creep up and dissolve most everything).

But the main thing I want to know is why is the gray ooze such a pervert?

[Talic]

Why is a gray ooze the only one that destroys clothing? I had an encounter set up with one for my players the other day, and right when I was reading up on what happened when a player failed their Reflex save, I realized that the female elf wizard in the party was about to show some skin. Furthermore, there aren't any rules on how much clothing gets dissolved (I ruled that only her leggings from the knees down and her boots were dissolved, and if she didn't break free in 1 round it would creep up and dissolve most everything).

But the main thing I want to know is why is the gray ooze such a pervert?

It's not. It has no eyes. The PC's who ogle her, however, are.

[Jack Zander]

But it does have blindsight. Although that works much differently than eyesight does.

[Nebo_]

Oozes like to grapple. Maybe the grey ones want to cop a feel?

[Admiral Squish]

But it does have blindsight. Although that works much differently than eyesight does.

Oh, gods, that works by scent! I think I just threw up a little in my mouth.

[Xefas]

Wow, reminds me of an Incubus Sorcerer I employed during the last campaign...

Initially, I'd planned (stupidly) for it to be a succubus, but then realized that another session of "Ugly Men Hitting on the DM" was comin' round for that, so I made it an Incubus to ward them off.

Long story short, everyone ended up naked and covered in grease.

Anyway, they should really think of pairing those oozes with Displacer Beasts or similar...

[Khanderas]

It's not. It has no eyes. The PC's who ogle her, however, are.

If I come across a naked nubile elvin maiden, I will ogle, or atleast sneak peek. Looking at women is not perverted. It's not nice when she doesn't want me to, but perverted is something else.
My perversions hail from other sources :D

[VanBuren]

Whaaaat? It's a compliment!

[BlackMage2549]

I don't see what the problem is, personally. If your touch dissolved clothing, would you NOT use it? I'd be the bane of my college!

"Don't bother wearing that shirt today, Cindy. BlackMage2549 will be coming in to class today, and you know how he is."

[Talic]

If I come across a naked nubile elvin maiden, I will ogle, or atleast sneak peek. Looking at women is not perverted. It's not nice when she doesn't want me to, but perverted is something else.

No, looking at women isn't perverted. Taking advantage of someone's helplessness to prevent it and peeping someone nude is.

I would say ogling people against their will, who are naked in public, and did not have control to prevent the situation, qualifies as an "abnormal sexual gratification", which is the definition of perversion.

[Demented]

Regarding the ooze...
It's not actually that perverted. If you let it have its way, it'll take off your clothing, your skin, your muscle, and soon your internal organs. There's nothing personal; it just wants to eat you in the only way it knows how.

So with that in mind, if your hypothetical female elf wizard suffers an unfortunate attack by grey ooze, you'll be seeing a side of her that usually isn't seen anywhere besides the surgery room.
If you want to ogle that, I'd say you've earned your "pervert" tag.

[Khanderas]

Regarding the ooze...
It's not actually that perverted. If you let it have its way, it'll take off your clothing, your skin, your muscle, and soon your internal organs. There's nothing personal; it just wants to eat you in the only way it knows how.

So with that in mind, if your hypothetical female elf wizard suffers an unfortunate attack by grey ooze, you'll be seeing a side of her that usually isn't seen anywhere besides the surgery room.
If you want to ogle that, I'd say you've earned your "pervert" tag.

Mmmmm skinless leg.

[Patashu]

Mmmmm skinless leg.

Not mmm blood and muscle and tissue and bone.

[SurlySeraph]

Anyway, they should really think of pairing those oozes with Displacer Beasts or similar...

SMITE ANIME-LIKE DEVIANCY!!!

[Solo]

SMITE ANIME-LIKE DEVIANCY!!!

For Great Justice!

In America.

[Xefas]

SMITE ANIME-LIKE DEVIANCY!!!

I think this may be the most valid argument for D&D resembling some kinds of anime.

They both have tentacles, oozes, and unnaturally frisky plant life. Not to mention the Belt of Masculinity/Femininity. Who knew it'd be this and not Shounen Fighting that D&D most resembled.

[Solo]

Who knew it'd be this and not Shounen Fighting that D&D most resembled.

When I first read that, I thought you'd post something along the lines of tenticoo wape.

[Xefas]

When I first read that, I thought you'd post something along the lines of tenticoo wape.

Well, that wouldn't really be appropriate. So...I posted the next best thing! Tangela!

[Illiterate Scribe]

Well, that wouldn't really be appropriate. So...I posted the next best thing! Tangela!

As I said on the House of Horrors thread -

Welcome to /gitp/.

[VanBuren]

I think this may be the most valid argument for D&D resembling some kinds of anime.

They both have tentacles, oozes, and unnaturally frisky plant life. Not to mention the Belt of Masculinity/Femininity. Who knew it'd be this and not Shounen Fighting that D&D most resembled.

Funny you should mention that, since Tite Kubo recently decided to blur the lines a little in Bleach.

Yes. That's right. He mixed Shonen with a touch of tentacle.

[Jack Zander]

Regarding the ooze...
It's not actually that perverted. If you let it have its way, it'll take off your clothing, your skin, your muscle, and soon your internal organs. There's nothing personal; it just wants to eat you in the only way it knows how.

So with that in mind, if your hypothetical female elf wizard suffers an unfortunate attack by grey ooze, you'll be seeing a side of her that usually isn't seen anywhere besides the surgery room.
If you want to ogle that, I'd say you've earned your "pervert" tag.

But here's my original point: No other ooze dissolves clothing. It's only the gray ones that are perverted. Why can't it ignore the clothing like all the other oozes?

[Admiral Squish]

But here's my original point: No other ooze dissolves clothing. It's only the gray ones that are perverted. Why can't it ignore the clothing like all the other oozes?

Incorrect! Black pudding also affect clothing and armor! HA!

[Jack Zander]

Ah, I missed that. I stopped as soon as I saw that it affected metal but not stone, since the Gray Ooze lists clothing right away and the Black Ooze is more subtle about letting you know it's a pervert.

[Newtkeeper]

Well, I'd say that the ooze isn't a pervert. To be a pervert, I think, you need to do things with *intent*. The ooze has INT 0, so has no more intent than a vial of acid, and we wouldn't call a vial of acid that dissolved your clothing perverted, would we?

No, the pervert is whoever uses it, and, whoever created it. Especially whoever specifically mentioned it dissolving clothing.

[Starsinger]

Wow, reminds me of an Incubus Sorcerer I employed during the last campaign...

Initially, I'd planned (stupidly) for it to be a succubus, but then realized that another session of "Ugly Men Hitting on the DM" was comin' round for that, so I made it an Incubus to ward them off.

Long story short, everyone ended up naked and covered in grease.

The solution is to play with more attractive men.

[SexyOchreJelly]

Heeeeeeeeeey.... not ALL of us oozes are perverts.


*Hides g-string.*

[Ralfarius]

A grey ooze dissolving your clothing is no more deviant or perverted than you licking the icing off a cupcake before jamming the rest into your mouth.

[Foolosophy]

A grey ooze dissolving your clothing is no more deviant or perverted than you licking the icing off a cupcake before jamming the rest into your mouth.

and I know people who are capable of pulling off said examplein a very kinky way :p

[Jack Zander]

Well, I'd say that the ooze isn't a pervert. To be a pervert, I think, you need to do things with *intent*. The ooze has INT 0, so has no more intent than a vial of acid, and we wouldn't call a vial of acid that dissolved your clothing perverted, would we?

No, the pervert is whoever uses it, and, whoever created it. Especially whoever specifically mentioned it dissolving clothing.

So it's all Lockwood's fault! (Or whichever one of them designed the oozes.)

[Ralfarius]

and I know people who are capable of pulling off said examplein a very kinky way :p

Well, if the grey ooze gently globs up my leg and teases my earlobe with a splutter of its amorphous mass, gurgling sweet nothings to me as it caresses my flesh with its caustic surface... Then I'll begin to wonder if it has ulterior motives.