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Climbing big enemies...

Discussion in 'Dungeons & Dragons + Other RPGs' started by Volsung, Nov 27, 2003.

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    [​IMG] I've been wondering...

    Is it possible to climb up an enemy who is larger than you (for example a Purple Worm)? If yes, what would be the DC for climbing and the DC for balance checks whenever that enemy moves? Would you gain a bonus to your attack roll? Or maybe a bonus to your damage roll?


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    Volsung, Nov 27, 2003
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    I'd allow it. As for bonuses, I'd deny the worm it's AC bonus from Dexterity. And the worm wouldn't be able to attack the character, but could try and shake him off instead (perhaps trash him to goo as well :D )

    The DC's, well that's up to you. Perhaps opposed roll? Like worm attack roll vs climb check, and afterwards vs balance check to shake off?
     
    Lokken, Nov 28, 2003
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    Don't forget that you have to make a touch attack first. This should provoke an AoO. If the AoO deals damage, then the Climb check ought to fail. This is the same way grapple checks are initiated.

    I'd say, yeah, Climb check DC = Enemy's attack roll. Balance DC = maybe Strength + Dexterity + BAB roll.
     
    Oaz, Nov 28, 2003
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