Monstrous races

[Glickk]

So me and my buddies were in a quest discussing random stuff and we came upon the topic of monstrous races available as player races and how cool it would be. I had done some thinking about it earlier and I figured out I really wanted to be able to be an ogre. My other friend wanted trolls and another kobolds. So I was curious what other people wanted if they could have their favorite monster race as a player race, and what changes would needed to be made to make them playable (kobolds) or less over powered.

[HelvanderSeries6]

Kobold seems to be a popular choice but if i could pick one...

Werewolf: Str +2, Dex +4, Con +4 and +4 natural armor, DR 10/silver in wolf/Hybrid form.

or...

Knoll: Str +4, Constitution +2, + natural armor bonuses.

[Helexax]

Minotaur with monkey grip..? o_O

Played one in PnP, was might fun :D

[Rumbaar]

I like the idea of a Giant, of course strength based. Slow and stupid.

[Glickk]

I think giant might be annoying to play, you wouldn't be able to fit through half of the harbor sewer quests tunnels

[Rumbaar]

I think giant might be annoying to play, you wouldn't be able to fit through half of the harbor sewer quests tunnelsMaybe a dwarf giant then? :D

[HelvanderSeries6]

Maybe a dwarf giant then? :D

WoOt! :D

[Glickk]

Kolbold seems to be a popular choice but if i could pick one...

Werewolf: Str +2, Dex +4, Con +4 and +4 natural armor, DR 10/silver in wolf/Hybrid form.

or...

Knoll: Str +4, Constitution +2, + natural armor bonuses.



Not sure how they would handle were wolf.... don't think I've ever even seen one in game. Maybe just a change form clicky?

[Glickk]

Minotaur with monkey grip..? o_O

Played one in PnP, was might fun :D

Oh Minotaur would be fun, especially if you could like dual wield big ass swords

[HelvanderSeries6]

Not sure how they would handle were wolf.... don't think I've ever even seen one in game. Maybe just a change form clicky?

Yeah..
As far as the Eberron story goes(in brief) The Werewolves fled to Lamannia, so we will need to bribe the Planescaller in the Twelve :)
The Devs need to upgrade the physics engine for Druids so I think it just might pave the way for Werewolves or Shifters....maybe../hope

[Kakashi67]

Maybe a dwarf giant then? :D

Isn't that an ogre?

[Glickk]

Isn't that an ogre?
Not sure, ogres are goblinoid while giants are large humanoids. You'd think there's a difference. Honestly though I would rather have an ogre then a mini giant.

[Glickk]

Yeah..
As far as the Eberron story goes(in brief) The Werewolves fled to Lamannia, so we will need to bribe the Planescaller in the Twelve :)
The Devs need to upgrade the physics engine for Druids so I think it just might pave the way for Werewolves or Shifters....maybe../hope
Oh and they could have like a tutorial quest for were wolves like the normal one but this one is them getting from Lamannia to Ebberon. That'd be boss

[Memnir]

Maybe a dwarf giant then? :D
Already in game... Half-Orc. :)

[Glickk]

Already in game... Half-Orc. :)

not sure if Half -orc = mini giant.......again I'd rather have my ogre

[Memnir]

I just meant in terms of the fact that they used the Dwarf body for Horcs, just made bigger and with a new head.

:D

[HelvanderSeries6]

Oh and they could have like a tutorial quest for were wolves like the normal one but this one is them getting from Lamannia to Ebberon. That'd be boss

totally would be awesome.

[Glickk]

I just meant in terms of the fact that they used the Dwarf body for Horcs, just made bigger and with a new head.

:D
Seriously? News to me. Cool thanks for the info

[Glickk]

totally would be awesome.

and then I wouldnt have to ever listen to Jeets asking me if I am an undead ever again! I just have to play were wolves from then on. WORTH IT!

[Kabaon]

Aasimar or Tiefling. That is all

[Brennie]

Thri-Kreen!

http://images.wikia.com/darksun/images/8/8b/Thri-Kreen.jpg

One step closer to my ultimate shuriken build!

[HelvanderSeries6]

and then I wouldnt have to ever listen to Jeets asking me if I am an undead ever again! I just have to play were wolves from then on. WORTH IT!

So true!

Combat: You remove face from Jeets using your improved bite attack.
Combat: You have killed Jeets.

[Glickk]

Thri-Kreen!

http://images.wikia.com/darksun/images/8/8b/Thri-Kreen.jpg

One step closer to my ultimate shuriken build!

haha I'd go throwing daggers my self, never really liked the shurikens in this game.

[Glickk]

Aasimar or Tiefling. That is all

I was thinking tieflings would be cool. Tiefling necromancer thats what I wanna make with that race. Never heard of Aasimars.....

[Glickk]

So true!

Combat: You remove face from Jeets using your improved bite attack.
Combat: You have killed Jeets.

But then no 18th level Jeets mind quest. Lets say killing Jeets is optional, ok?

[EustaceTrevelyan]

Minotaur with monkey grip..? o_O

Played one in PnP, was might fun :D

Kung Fu Grip feat is better:)

[Kabaon]

I was thinking tieflings would be cool. Tiefling necromancer thats what I wanna make with that race. Never heard of Aasimars.....

Aasimar is the direct opposite of tiefling. They have more of a bloodline connection to divine beings, where tieflings have a connection to demonic beings. I think in Ebberon rules (or DDO) they would also hail from Shavarath.

[Battery]

I think giant might be annoying to play, you wouldn't be able to fit through half of the harbor sewer quests tunnels

Firbolg, they can change their size to fit in

[HelvanderSeries6]

Thri-Kreen!

http://images.wikia.com/darksun/images/8/8b/Thri-Kreen.jpg

One step closer to my ultimate shuriken build!

A little better than a Shuriken build. I think they use a Chatkcha which is just a bit better, 1d6 i think, but put that together with multiweapon fighting and Pscionics.......oh man, how sweet would that be :D

[djerun21]

A half dragon would be nice, can breathe under water and instant cause fear on attack, also get wings and fly at lv 20 :)

[Glickk]

Aasimar is the direct opposite of tiefling. They have more of a bloodline connection to divine beings, where tieflings have a connection to demonic beings. I think in Ebberon rules (or DDO) they would also hail from Shavarath.

Oh that'd be cool. I can imagine a full party of tieflings going against a full party of Aasimar in PvP

[Glickk]

Firbolg, they can change their size to fit in

oh cool

[Glickk]

A half dragon would be nice, can breathe under water and instant cause fear on attack, also get wings and fly at lv 20 :)

Haha the wings would make the Risia Games so much easier :) Also half dragon would be sweet. Half dragon paladin? Yes please!

[Kabaon]

Oh that'd be cool. I can imagine a full party of tieflings going against a full party of Aasimar in PvP

Yeah, also both races get stat boost, same way drow does, as both races have a level adjustment of +1 and have some neat traits.

[Quickben1]

Half-Dragons, Half-Demons would be great, but H-Dr have +4 Lvl Adj. meaning it will be way too overpowered. For H-Demons i am not sure about their L.Adj..but still would be kind difficult to adjust to the game.
Still one can hope, right? :)

[ricorin]

Changelings
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/mmiii_gallery/82973.jpg
http://dungeons.wikia.com/wiki/Canon:Changeling
http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Changelings_%283.5e_Race%29

[Ugumagre]

I have NO hope at all, but just for the fun of thinking about it:

"A typical adult troll stands 9 feet tall and weighs 500 pounds. Females are slightly larger than males. A troll’s rubbery hide is moss green, mottled green and gray, or putrid gray. The hair is usually greenish black or iron gray."

+12 Strength, +4 Dexterity, +12 Constitution, –4 Intelligence (minimum 3), –2 Wisdom, –4 Charisma.

Giant

Large size: –1 penalty to Armor Class, –1 penalty on attack rolls, –4 penalty on Hide checks, +4 bonus on grapple checks, lifting and carrying limits double those of Medium characters.

Space/Reach: 10 feet/10 feet.

A troll’s base land speed is 30 feet.

Darkvision out to 60 feet.

Low-Light Vision

Scent

Racial Hit Dice: A troll begins with six levels of giant, which provide 6d8 Hit Dice, a base attack bonus of +4, and base saving throw bonuses of Fort +5, Ref +2, and Will +2.

Racial Skills: A troll’s giant levels give it skill points equal to 9 × (2 + Int modifier, minimum 1). Its class skills are Listen and Spot.

Racial Feats: A troll’s giant levels give it three feats.

+5 natural armor bonus.

Natural Weapons: 2 claws (1d6) and bite (1d6).

Weapon Proficiency: A troll is automatically proficient with all simple and martial weapons.

Rend (Ex): If a troll hits with both claw attacks, it latches onto the opponent’s body and tears the flesh. This attack automatically deals an additional 2d6 + 1-1/2 Str bonus points of damage.

Regeneration (Ex): Fire and acid deal normal damage to a troll. If a troll loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 3d6 minutes. The creature can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.

Automatic Language: Giant. Bonus Languages: Common, Orc.

Favored Class: Fighter.
Level Adjustment: +5.

[Glickk]

Half-Dragons, Half-Demons would be great, but H-Dr have +4 Lvl Adj. meaning it will be way too overpowered. For H-Demons i am not sure about their L.Adj..but still would be kind difficult to adjust to the game.
Still one can hope, right? :)

True true but this thread is not only about what cool monster races could be player races but also how they would need to change them to make them less OP


could have their favorite monster race as a player race, and what changes would needed to be made to make them playable (kobolds) or less over powered.

[Glickk]

–4 Intelligence (minimum 3)

–4 penalty on Hide checks

No ones making troll rouges, thats for sure...



Regeneration (Ex): Fire and acid deal normal damage to a troll. If a troll loses a limb or body part, the lost portion regrows in 3d6 minutes. The creature can reattach the severed member instantly by holding it to the stump.

Turbine would need to do something with that or else a whole party of trolls (no pun intended XD) would just be like "Man that was a tough encounter. Break for 5 minutes while our hit points regen"

[Glickk]

Yeah, also both races get stat boost, same way drow does, as both races have a level adjustment of +1 and have some neat traits.

Once again. Tiefling necromancer :) Also what types of traits?

[Glickk]

Changelings
http://www.wizards.com/dnd/images/mmiii_gallery/82973.jpg
http://dungeons.wikia.com/wiki/Canon:Changeling
http://www.dandwiki.com/wiki/Changelings_%283.5e_Race%29

Changelings are cool I'd rather play them in PnP Changeling: The Lost though. Probably just me..

[cdbd3rd]

No ones making troll rouges, thats for sure...





Well, it can be done - but it's exorbitantly expensive... Gotta find the right rare mosses and shrooms to get a shade that will blend well on a Troll's mottled complexion....


:rolleyes:


Prolly not in the Ebbie Lore, but I want a Fremlin. Stands knee-high to a Pixie.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremlin



Fremlins are a friendly, mostly harmless subspecies of gremlins featured in the Dungeons and Dragons 2nd Edition supplement, The Complete Book of Humanoids. Like other gremlins within the game, they are small, winged goblinoids, only growing to about a foot in height. However, Fremlins tend to be plump and slate colored. They have large, pointed ears, bat-like wings that give them the power of flight, and an innate immunity to non-magical weapons. Fremlins shun clothing and ornamentation, believing they should never hide the wonderful bodies they were born with. They refuse to use weapons, and are generally worthless in combat.

These magical creatures live to have fun. usually at the expense of others. They love to play practical jokes, though their humor tends to be less harmful than that of their gremlin cousins.

RP: Fremlins are friendly gremlins who tend to be quite harmless. These plump magical creatures are usually whining and lazy, complaining about the least thing and always seeking a way out of real work. Fremlin PCs are tolerable companions....

These magical creatures are cowards, fleeing at the first sign of trouble...


:D


Best character I ever had, even if he did die at like level 3 or 4...

[jortann]

I would want to play a MINOTAUR!

Starting Stats
STR 10
DEX 8
CON 8
INT 6
WIS 8
CHA 6

Skills
Intimidate
Balance (no cow tipping)
Jump
Listen
Search
Spot

Granted Abilities
Special charge attack which does gore damage and knocks down opponents
Has extra horn attack in sequence doing gore damage
Proficiency with simple weapons and great axe
+4 bonus at creation to Listen Search and Spot.
-4 to Hide checks
Natural 10% fortification
Natural supply of bull dung for spells

Enhancements
Racial Toughness
Extra Great Axe Damage
Extra Gore Damage

Feats
Granted +1d6 to gore damage at level 5, 10 ,15 and 20



http://i1187.photobucket.com/albums/z383/flamefrog13/minotaur.jpg

[Glickk]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremlin

Hey they could be our goblin replacement :D

[cdbd3rd]

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Fremlin http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/cdbd3rd/cdemotes/yep.gif

Hey they could be our goblin replacement :D


http://i621.photobucket.com/albums/tt291/cdbd3rd/cdemotes/cheers.gif


A fellow Fremlin!!! :D

(see 3 posts up.) ;)

[Glickk]

Skills

Balance (no cow tipping)


Lolz, yeah minotaur would be sweet.