What shapeshift skill do you wish to have?
Djimmy
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Humor me here, if you had the chance to shapeshift in/out one of the following supernatural forms(transforming at will), which one would you pick?
- What shapeshift skill do you wish to have?63 votes
- Warewolf1.59%
- Dragon26.98%
- Illithid12.70%
- Phoenix9.52%
- Deva3.17%
- Planatar3.17%
- Adamantine Golem3.17%
- Nymph7.94%
- I don't wanna shapeshift. I want to be a vampire.9.52%
- Other(Specify in your comment)22.22%
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otherwise i think me turning into a nymph would be a pretty horrifying thing to witness that i wouldnt wish on anyone
I am in all shapes and in none simultaneously. It is the observer who decides what they want to perceive. I do sometimes meddle with their eyesight, though.
There, you can shapeshift into a stag for a huge movement bonus, or into a water-breathing seal that swims faster than any other toon. And then, you can shapeshift into a falcon and FLY.
Combat forms include a panther or lion with dexterity and speed based combat abilities, like a rogue, or a huge bear, with armor bonuses, for tanking.
And then, you can go humanoid, and cast some of the best spells in the game, both healing and offensive. Or shapeshift into an owlbear-like "moonkin" for huge spell bonuses.
I don't think it's the forms themselves that make it so satisfying - it's the utility. There are good reasons at different times in the game to take on all the different shapes, and they all have situational tactical plusses and minuses.
The problem with BG druid shapes is that all of them for the default druid, are so darn useless in game. The nerfed werewolf form and the fire salamander/spider/baby wyvern are a step in the right direction, but still need tweaking.
I think that the spider ought to have Free Action, and the baby wyvern ought to have a huge movement bonus that simulates flight.
The fire salamander has its magic weapon, but it doesn't feel very druid-y to me. Adding magical enhancement to the wolf and bear forms would make more roleplaying sense to me. And, the forms should all have a level progression, adding new abilities and powers per level. (For example, the wolf could develop into a winter wolf with frost breath at level 10)
And, for Sharess' sake, give us a cat form! With stealth ability, for scouting.
I also think that druids and rangers should be able to Find Familiar, as an animal companion.
My life would be complete if you could transform into a sword spider, and crawl along the ceiling, waiting for the opportune moment to drop on your unsuspecting prey, blades poised to impale your victim. Compound eyes watching, waiting.
Always waiting.
~Ascerion
*b̕lin͜d r̛ag̸e*̀
OMG. I think we have to watch that kid.
I'd want to be a Elder Fire Elemental.
"Oh, I know let set the mushroom thing on fire!"
*FOOM*
"Not today, you cultist freaks!"
2. On fire
3. Can't die
I see no downsides.
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Now I'll show you how real vampires do battle! Summon your demons! Transform yourself! Regenerate your legs! Stand up! Pick up your weapon and attack me! Do something! The night is still so young, and the real fun is yet to start! Hurry, hurry, hurry, HURRY!!!