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thekevmon

New Subrace
« on: October 01, 2005, 05:06:00 pm »
Okay, this may seem a little far-fetched, but here goes:

Minotaurs

As standard human except:

+6 STR, +6 CON, -8 INT, -6 CHA
+3 Fortitude save
+2 dodge bonus to AC
-4 to hide
-2 attack rolls
Must be chaotic
ECL: 4

Languages: Common and animal.

I built this one off the half-giant build. A slighly better warrior race. What do you think?
I know I'd play it if it was available
 

Tedulas

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    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #1 on: October 02, 2005, 04:49:00 am »
    Not sure, I mean now half-ogres are introduced and it seems strange ogres wandering around Hlint, and none take the ogre's as a threat because "It glows blue or green"

    Layonara already have lots of other races as well! But minotour sounds good...
     

    thekevmon

    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #2 on: October 02, 2005, 04:51:00 am »
    It'd be kinda weird to have a lot of minotaurs running around. Maybe they could be limited like the Wemics are?
     

    Pankoki

    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #3 on: October 02, 2005, 05:03:00 am »
    I believe this race is too far fetched. Here are the true PnP modifications to a Minotaur:
      +8 Strength +4 Constitution -4 Intelligence -2 Charisma
      -1 to AC -4 on Hide checks
      Darkvision +5 Natural Armour Gore attack (1d8)
      ECL +2
      So as you can see they are extremely and rudely overpowered for any class really, except wizards. Not to mention that they are a Chaotic Evil race and are normally always in underground labyrinths (A minotaur normally stays hidden within). So no, I dont think its a viable race, just doesn't make much sense for them to be wondering out there away from their tunnels and are simply just too powerful.
      Now what I wouldn't mind getting behind is some more of the fey races like satyrs and centaurs.
     

    Marswipp

    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #4 on: October 02, 2005, 06:13:00 am »
    What about afflicted and natural Lycanthropes?

    The only ones that would be possible, because of the rules, would be werebear (LG), weretiger(TN), wereboar(TN), and dire wereboar(TN).

    Although the ECLs for natural Lycanthropes are usually greater than five. (not sure about afflicted)
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    thekevmon

    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #5 on: October 02, 2005, 06:45:00 am »
    Another cool one would be the Illithid, or Mind Flayer. Not going to happen though.

    As normal human except:
    +8 INT, -5 CHA, -4 STR
    +2 Will saving throw
    Psionic Stun Attack 10th level
    Extract Brain 20th level
    Must be neutral
    ECL 3

     

    PsychicToaster

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    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #6 on: October 02, 2005, 07:49:00 am »
    I thought illithid was something more ridiculous for an ECL, like ECL 5 or 7

     

    Filatus

    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #7 on: October 02, 2005, 09:02:00 am »

    Personally I'd prefer satyrs or maybe gnolls, I've always liked their shaman, hunting culture. Gnolls are a lot like Wemics I think, although maybe a bit more evil in nature.
     

    Ne'er

    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #8 on: October 02, 2005, 09:27:00 am »
    I'd love to see centaurs in game. I think that would be pretty sweet to play around with. Also, maybe part dryads or part nymphs? I thiink I read about them somewhere, although if they showed up in the game i can't imagine they would be to common.
     

    KageKeeper

    RE: New Subrace
    « Reply #9 on: October 02, 2005, 09:28:00 am »
    Satyrs and Centaurs would be very nice to see as a playable race. :)
     

    Wintersheart

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      RE: New Subrace
      « Reply #10 on: October 02, 2005, 09:36:00 am »
      Aye!

      Also neutral aligned plane touched.

       

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      RE: New Subrace
      « Reply #11 on: October 02, 2005, 09:40:00 am »
      Genasi would be nice to have aswell. :)
       

      Ne'er

      RE: New Subrace
      « Reply #12 on: October 02, 2005, 09:59:00 am »
      Genasi would be pretty sweet. Also, they aren't overpowering, so that would be a good thing to get in here.
       

      Falreign

      RE: New Subrace
      « Reply #13 on: October 02, 2005, 04:08:00 pm »
      Yeah I really like the Genasai idea, even if the satyrs seem cool too. Genasai have always been very interesting to me.