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Were-Dog

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#1
fishfinger
Mar 17, 2008 8:40:23 hi all just wondering if someone can help me come up with a were dog i just figured it would be very cool to be a weredog anyone have any ideas?
#2
radijs
Mar 17, 2008 11:26:00 Take a look at the lycanthrope template and apply it adjusted for the stats of a dog. Its nearly the same as a werewolf.
#3
seventh_scroll
Mar 17, 2008 13:49:16 It's possible to make a lycanthrope template for any carnivorous or omnivorous animal or dire animal in the Monster Manual, dinosaurs included. I've experimented with quite a few, and have uncovered some pretty nice ones.

I'll bring my notebook with me tomorrow, and post some of them for you.
#4
radijs
Mar 17, 2008 16:28:10 I'm suddenly thinking of a were-pterodactyl or some other *HUGE* dinosaur...

Thanks for the tip
#5
seventh_scroll
Mar 18, 2008 8:14:46 Okay, I brought my notebook. Just by flipping through, I can see a bunch of good ones.

Dire Wereape(effectively a giant gorilla)
Dire Werebat(Manbat, anyone?)
Dire Werelion(awesomeness)
Dire Werewolverine(giant raging ball of badass)
Werevelociraptor(using the stats for the Deinonychus)
Weremegaraptor(Velociraptor ++)
Werebaboon(Only a +4 total LA, HD included, with a climb speed of 30)
Werepolarbear(Teh secks)
Werecheetah(50 ft speed, +6 total LA)
Werehyena(+2 Str compared to werewolf, same LA)
Wereleopard(pounce, rake, win)
Werelion(Dire Lion light)
Dire Wereweasel(Buahahahahaha)

Let me know if you want the individual stats for any of them, or you can look them up in the MM3.5
#6
radijs
Mar 18, 2008 8:20:01 Werefleshraker is *very* dangerous too. I should make one to throw against my players... ooh fleshraker with martial adept levels...

Hmmm +6STR +8DEX +4CON and a whole load of nasty abilities... That could be a terrible encounter.
#7
seventh_scroll
Mar 18, 2008 9:19:50 Okay, I brought my notebook. Just by flipping through, I can see a bunch of good ones.

Dire Wereape(effectively a giant gorilla)
Dire Werebat(Manbat, anyone?)
Dire Werelion(awesomeness)
Dire Werewolverine(giant raging ball of badass)
Werevelociraptor(using the stats for the Deinonychus)
Weremegaraptor(Velociraptor ++)
Werebaboon(Only a +4 total LA, HD included, with a climb speed of 30)
Werepolarbear(Teh secks)
Werecheetah(50 ft speed, +6 total LA)
Werehyena(+2 Str compared to werewolf, same LA)
Wereleopard(pounce, rake, win)
Werelion(Dire Lion light)
Dire Wereweasel(Buahahahahaha)

Let me know if you want the individual stats for any of them, or you can look them up in the MM3.5
#8
ecalsneerg
Mar 18, 2008 10:54:09 Weredeinonychus is great. Also, the real Werevelociraptor, using the stats in ECS (clawfoots for the less infomed) are also pretty badass at a lower LA.
#9
fishfinger
Mar 18, 2008 11:43:14 i would love the indavidual stas for these monsters seventh_scroll
#10
shaggy_shaggs
Mar 18, 2008 19:08:04
Dire Wereweasel(Buahahahahaha)

With the warbeast template. Because "weredirewarweasel" is just amusing to say.

Dire weasel is actually pretty good though. That's a lot of Dex for only 3 animal HD, Weapon Finesse as a bonus feat is handy, and blood drain is good for getting folks to stay the hell away from you if you prefer being ranged.

Clawfoots are really nice as well, come to look at them.
#11
jacksnape
Mar 19, 2008 12:04:02 I have a weredog in my campaign, as has been said, just use the rules in the MM. The allignment should probably be LG or LN. If the allignment is a problem, it can be explained as loyalty to pack, not necessarily human laws.
It's a great lycanthrope for urban adventures where turning into a dog (out of sight of course) is almost as good as turning invisible. It's fun to have a weredog rogue snatch someone's purse and run down an alley, then change and walk right past the angry villager looking for their stuff.
#12
lincoln_hills
Mar 21, 2008 15:47:26 Oh, it can only apply to carnivores? Drat, there goes my Dreaded Were-Cow NPC. Uuuunless... she's a feed-lot cow being fed cattle bits... then I can have a Were-Cow who also transmits 'mad cow' prions! Sweeeeeeet.
#13
entropy_judge
Mar 21, 2008 16:22:18
Oh, it can only apply to carnivores? Drat, there goes my Dreaded Were-Cow NPC. Uuuunless... she's a feed-lot cow being fed cattle bits... then I can have a Were-Cow who also transmits 'mad cow' prions! Sweeeeeeet.

Vampire Were-Cows. Who turn into cows in the daytime and can go outside. Works best on unsuspecting parties when the locals know you shouldn't go out at night, don't eat meat (and are terrified of those who do), and don't seem to interact with the cows at all.
#14
fishfinger
Mar 21, 2008 17:58:56 would i still get a +2 LA for being able to transform?
also could someone walk me through HOW to do it, so i can do it myselfin future i suck at making monsters
#15
radijs
Mar 22, 2008 6:57:13 There are instructions at the template. Monster Manual page 175-178 or here.
#16
Dog_O_War
Mar 22, 2008 9:22:39 Why a dog? Were-creatures are supposed to be predatory, animalistic, and very savage; a dog does not fit that descriptor. Dogs are a domesticated creature - man's best friend, not frenzied animorphs who succumb to the lust for blood and gore in the pales of moonlight.

Just breaks tradition...
#17
ecalsneerg
Mar 22, 2008 9:37:59
Why a dog? Were-creatures are supposed to be predatory, animalistic, and very savage; a dog does not fit that descriptor. Dogs are a domesticated creature - man's best friend, not frenzied animorphs who succumb to the lust for blood and gore in the pales of moonlight.

Just breaks tradition...

The statistics presented here describe a fairly small dog of about 20 to 50 pounds in weight. They also can be used for small wild canines such as coyotes, jackals, and African wild dogs.

But I think the OP probably is meaning a 'real' dog, so my point is kinda invalid.
#18
Dog_O_War
Mar 22, 2008 12:52:55
But I think the OP probably is meaning a 'real' dog, so my point is kinda invalid.

I thought about those too, and I was going under the assuption of a domesticated breed as well.

Besides, if you look at the percentage of non-domesticated were-creatures versus domesticated were-creatures; well, I think you see my point.

"Were-Jack-Russel Terrier"
#19
ecalsneerg
Mar 22, 2008 12:55:07 Don't mock, those things'd definitely be CE lycanthropes.
#20
Dog_O_War
Mar 24, 2008 10:32:46
Don't mock, those things'd definitely be CE lycanthropes.

But Rimshot was good!

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 fishfinger Mar 17, 2008 8:40:23	hi all just wondering if someone can help me come up with a were dog i just figured it would be very cool to be a weredog anyone have any ideas?
#2 radijs Mar 17, 2008 11:26:00	Take a look at the lycanthrope template and apply it adjusted for the stats of a dog. Its nearly the same as a werewolf.
#3 seventh_scroll Mar 17, 2008 13:49:16	It's possible to make a lycanthrope template for any carnivorous or omnivorous animal or dire animal in the Monster Manual, dinosaurs included. I've experimented with quite a few, and have uncovered some pretty nice ones. I'll bring my notebook with me tomorrow, and post some of them for you.
#4 radijs Mar 17, 2008 16:28:10	I'm suddenly thinking of a were-pterodactyl or some other HUGE dinosaur... Thanks for the tip
#5 seventh_scroll Mar 18, 2008 8:14:46	Okay, I brought my notebook. Just by flipping through, I can see a bunch of good ones. Dire Wereape(effectively a giant gorilla) Dire Werebat(Manbat, anyone?) Dire Werelion(awesomeness) Dire Werewolverine(giant raging ball of badass) Werevelociraptor(using the stats for the Deinonychus) Weremegaraptor(Velociraptor ++) Werebaboon(Only a +4 total LA, HD included, with a climb speed of 30) Werepolarbear(Teh secks) Werecheetah(50 ft speed, +6 total LA) Werehyena(+2 Str compared to werewolf, same LA) Wereleopard(pounce, rake, win) Werelion(Dire Lion light) Dire Wereweasel(Buahahahahaha) Let me know if you want the individual stats for any of them, or you can look them up in the MM3.5
#6 radijs Mar 18, 2008 8:20:01	Werefleshraker is very dangerous too. I should make one to throw against my players... ooh fleshraker with martial adept levels... Hmmm +6STR +8DEX +4CON and a whole load of nasty abilities... That could be a terrible encounter.
#7 seventh_scroll Mar 18, 2008 9:19:50	Okay, I brought my notebook. Just by flipping through, I can see a bunch of good ones. Dire Wereape(effectively a giant gorilla) Dire Werebat(Manbat, anyone?) Dire Werelion(awesomeness) Dire Werewolverine(giant raging ball of badass) Werevelociraptor(using the stats for the Deinonychus) Weremegaraptor(Velociraptor ++) Werebaboon(Only a +4 total LA, HD included, with a climb speed of 30) Werepolarbear(Teh secks) Werecheetah(50 ft speed, +6 total LA) Werehyena(+2 Str compared to werewolf, same LA) Wereleopard(pounce, rake, win) Werelion(Dire Lion light) Dire Wereweasel(Buahahahahaha) Let me know if you want the individual stats for any of them, or you can look them up in the MM3.5
#8 ecalsneerg Mar 18, 2008 10:54:09	Weredeinonychus is great. Also, the real Werevelociraptor, using the stats in ECS (clawfoots for the less infomed) are also pretty badass at a lower LA.
#9 fishfinger Mar 18, 2008 11:43:14	i would love the indavidual stas for these monsters seventh_scroll
#10 shaggy_shaggs Mar 18, 2008 19:08:04	Dire Wereweasel(Buahahahahaha) With the warbeast template. Because "weredirewarweasel" is just amusing to say. Dire weasel is actually pretty good though. That's a lot of Dex for only 3 animal HD, Weapon Finesse as a bonus feat is handy, and blood drain is good for getting folks to stay the hell away from you if you prefer being ranged. Clawfoots are really nice as well, come to look at them.
#11 jacksnape Mar 19, 2008 12:04:02	I have a weredog in my campaign, as has been said, just use the rules in the MM. The allignment should probably be LG or LN. If the allignment is a problem, it can be explained as loyalty to pack, not necessarily human laws. It's a great lycanthrope for urban adventures where turning into a dog (out of sight of course) is almost as good as turning invisible. It's fun to have a weredog rogue snatch someone's purse and run down an alley, then change and walk right past the angry villager looking for their stuff.
#12 lincoln_hills Mar 21, 2008 15:47:26	Oh, it can only apply to carnivores? Drat, there goes my Dreaded Were-Cow NPC. Uuuunless... she's a feed-lot cow being fed cattle bits... then I can have a Were-Cow who also transmits 'mad cow' prions! Sweeeeeeet.
#13 entropy_judge Mar 21, 2008 16:22:18	Oh, it can only apply to carnivores? Drat, there goes my Dreaded Were-Cow NPC. Uuuunless... she's a feed-lot cow being fed cattle bits... then I can have a Were-Cow who also transmits 'mad cow' prions! Sweeeeeeet. Vampire Were-Cows. Who turn into cows in the daytime and can go outside. Works best on unsuspecting parties when the locals know you shouldn't go out at night, don't eat meat (and are terrified of those who do), and don't seem to interact with the cows at all.
#14 fishfinger Mar 21, 2008 17:58:56	would i still get a +2 LA for being able to transform? also could someone walk me through HOW to do it, so i can do it myselfin future i suck at making monsters
#15 radijs Mar 22, 2008 6:57:13	There are instructions at the template. Monster Manual page 175-178 or here.
#16 Dog_O_War Mar 22, 2008 9:22:39	Why a dog? Were-creatures are supposed to be predatory, animalistic, and very savage; a dog does not fit that descriptor. Dogs are a domesticated creature - man's best friend, not frenzied animorphs who succumb to the lust for blood and gore in the pales of moonlight. Just breaks tradition...
#17 ecalsneerg Mar 22, 2008 9:37:59	Why a dog? Were-creatures are supposed to be predatory, animalistic, and very savage; a dog does not fit that descriptor. Dogs are a domesticated creature - man's best friend, not frenzied animorphs who succumb to the lust for blood and gore in the pales of moonlight. Just breaks tradition... The statistics presented here describe a fairly small dog of about 20 to 50 pounds in weight. They also can be used for small wild canines such as coyotes, jackals, and African wild dogs. But I think the OP probably is meaning a 'real' dog, so my point is kinda invalid.
#18 Dog_O_War Mar 22, 2008 12:52:55	But I think the OP probably is meaning a 'real' dog, so my point is kinda invalid. I thought about those too, and I was going under the assuption of a domesticated breed as well. Besides, if you look at the percentage of non-domesticated were-creatures versus domesticated were-creatures; well, I think you see my point. "Were-Jack-Russel Terrier"
#19 ecalsneerg Mar 22, 2008 12:55:07	Don't mock, those things'd definitely be CE lycanthropes.
#20 Dog_O_War Mar 24, 2008 10:32:46	Don't mock, those things'd definitely be CE lycanthropes. But Rimshot was good!