A Huge Centaur [Archive] - Wizards Community

A Huge Centaur [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Duskey
12-14-03, 12:22 AM What base speed would a huge centaur have?

And what sort of bonusses does it recieve for having four legs? I imagine some bonusses to trip and/or balance?

CAN you advance a centaur in size? since it says by character class...

Here's the stunt I'm trying to do:
Centaur
+Size (Huge)
Derulbaskul
12-14-03, 05:09 AM Centaurs advance by class. Also, I'm not sure if you have ever seen a centaur in play but, as an ECL 6 character (ie, 4 HD + 2 LA) they are really, really effective. Take a few levels in fighter and focus on fighting with a lance and things get very scary very quickly.
Therrizz
12-14-03, 06:49 AM Whats LA? ,,,, Level Advancement?
sandskimmer
12-14-03, 12:00 PM Whats LA? ,,,, Level Advancement?

Level Adjustment. See the sub-races section in the FR sourcebook, or the MM (3.5) for more info...

Duskey,
What base speed would a huge centaur have?

Base speed do NOT increase with size. There have been many posts related to this topic. Most people feel that it should (and I agree), but some feel that this would cause game-balance issues or some such.

And what sort of bonusses does it recieve for having four legs? I imagine some bonusses to trip and/or balance?

Creatures with more than 2 legs do get bonuses for balance checks, avoiding trips, grapples, etc. See the combat chapter in the PHB for details on each of these attack forms for the exact bonus.

But essentially, unless your DM does a rule 0 on this, centaurs don't increase in size through advancement.

Now, if you cast enlarge upon said centaur and make it permanent...
Derulbaskul
12-14-03, 10:52 PM Originally posted by sandskimmer
(snip)

Base speed do NOT increase with size. There have been many posts related to this topic. Most people feel that it should (and I agree), but some feel that this would cause game-balance issues or some such.

(snip)

Now, if you cast enlarge upon said centaur and make it permanent... [/B]

1. You're right, base speed does not increase. I suppose you could argue that the slower metabolism and increase in clumsiness counteract the longer gait.
2. Enlarge is now Enlarge Person and only affects humanoids.
Duskey
12-16-03, 10:13 PM How much would the LA, CR and other stuff increase for a huge centaur?

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Duskey 12-14-03, 12:22 AM	What base speed would a huge centaur have? And what sort of bonusses does it recieve for having four legs? I imagine some bonusses to trip and/or balance? CAN you advance a centaur in size? since it says by character class... Here's the stunt I'm trying to do: Centaur +Size (Huge)
Derulbaskul 12-14-03, 05:09 AM	Centaurs advance by class. Also, I'm not sure if you have ever seen a centaur in play but, as an ECL 6 character (ie, 4 HD + 2 LA) they are really, really effective. Take a few levels in fighter and focus on fighting with a lance and things get very scary very quickly.
Therrizz 12-14-03, 06:49 AM	Whats LA? ,,,, Level Advancement?
sandskimmer 12-14-03, 12:00 PM	Whats LA? ,,,, Level Advancement? Level Adjustment. See the sub-races section in the FR sourcebook, or the MM (3.5) for more info... Duskey, What base speed would a huge centaur have? Base speed do NOT increase with size. There have been many posts related to this topic. Most people feel that it should (and I agree), but some feel that this would cause game-balance issues or some such. And what sort of bonusses does it recieve for having four legs? I imagine some bonusses to trip and/or balance? Creatures with more than 2 legs do get bonuses for balance checks, avoiding trips, grapples, etc. See the combat chapter in the PHB for details on each of these attack forms for the exact bonus. But essentially, unless your DM does a rule 0 on this, centaurs don't increase in size through advancement. Now, if you cast enlarge upon said centaur and make it permanent...
Derulbaskul 12-14-03, 10:52 PM	Originally posted by sandskimmer (snip) Base speed do NOT increase with size. There have been many posts related to this topic. Most people feel that it should (and I agree), but some feel that this would cause game-balance issues or some such. (snip) Now, if you cast enlarge upon said centaur and make it permanent... [/B] 1. You're right, base speed does not increase. I suppose you could argue that the slower metabolism and increase in clumsiness counteract the longer gait. 2. Enlarge is now Enlarge Person and only affects humanoids.
Duskey 12-16-03, 10:13 PM	How much would the LA, CR and other stuff increase for a huge centaur?