Post/Author/DateTime	Post
snakeman830 04-03-07, 08:09 PM	I admit that I haven't seen anything in the choker entry that makes it unplayable. What LA do you think it should have? (I know that quickness is the biggest factor)
runestar 04-03-07, 09:52 PM	Roughly LA+6, for a total ECL of 9. It gets 3.0 haste, 10-ft reach and some other nice goodies. But the main reason for its high LA is its extra standard action each round. Removing it will probably knock off abour +2-3 LA.
Jaxgaret 04-03-07, 11:42 PM	Breaking it down: +1 Unbalanced Ability Scores +1 Reach +1 Improved Grab +1 Miscellaneous (2 natural attacks, Constrict special attack, climbing bonuses, free feat, darkvision) +3-4 Quickness ability (estimated, equivalent to Wish-granting ability) For a total of +7-8 LA. Considering it has 3 racial HD, runestar's suggestion of 3HD + 6LA for a total starting ECL of 9 sounds right on the money.
snakeman830 04-04-07, 09:45 PM	Cool. I can use this to make a character (probably an NPC, though I might use it for myself next time I get a break from DMing). Thanks for the opinions.