Large Size and larger [Archive] - Wizards Community

Large Size and larger [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Staple
03-08-07, 02:13 AM I'm creating a Half-Minotaur for an epic-level game, and there's a piece of the description that has me confused:

"If the base creature was of Small or Medium size, its size category is increased by one category, with all appropriate changes to its ability scores."

Now, I know I take a -1 AC and attack roles, but do my attributes (strength, etc.) change for being Large instead of Medium. I've heard they do, but not always, and I don't know by what amounts.

And yes, I know this is a n00b question.
runestar
03-08-07, 06:24 AM A literal reading of the half-minotaur does indicate that you would effectively get +12 str for LA+1(amongst other benefits).

However, that is also very game breaking for its negligible cost. For purposes of maintaining game balance, I would suggest that you ignore the clause about getting the stat modifiers for becoming large and take only the normal bonuses(-1 to hit/AC, bonuses to trip etc).:)
Darth Sephiroth
03-08-07, 07:35 AM Where is the Half-Minotaur?
YabaTheWhat
03-08-07, 08:21 AM There are actual tables for size changes, though I forget where (probably DMG for application to monsters that advance by hit dice). I think it's something like +4 STR, -2 DEX, +2 CON. Don't quote me on the numbers.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
Staple 03-08-07, 02:13 AM	I'm creating a Half-Minotaur for an epic-level game, and there's a piece of the description that has me confused: "If the base creature was of Small or Medium size, its size category is increased by one category, with all appropriate changes to its ability scores." Now, I know I take a -1 AC and attack roles, but do my attributes (strength, etc.) change for being Large instead of Medium. I've heard they do, but not always, and I don't know by what amounts. And yes, I know this is a n00b question.
runestar 03-08-07, 06:24 AM	A literal reading of the half-minotaur does indicate that you would effectively get +12 str for LA+1(amongst other benefits). However, that is also very game breaking for its negligible cost. For purposes of maintaining game balance, I would suggest that you ignore the clause about getting the stat modifiers for becoming large and take only the normal bonuses(-1 to hit/AC, bonuses to trip etc).:)
Darth Sephiroth 03-08-07, 07:35 AM	Where is the Half-Minotaur?
YabaTheWhat 03-08-07, 08:21 AM	There are actual tables for size changes, though I forget where (probably DMG for application to monsters that advance by hit dice). I think it's something like +4 STR, -2 DEX, +2 CON. Don't quote me on the numbers.