Kendai Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Why not a giant scorpian? It would attack with both its claws and its stinger, perhaps causing poison if "stung," much like a poisonous red snake would. I imagine them quite large, perhaps the size of a chimeran wolf or even larger It can be simplified (perhaps not so many legs or all the "armor" drawn in) for animation purposes, as long as the basics are kept. Not sure how powerful these scorpians would be (where it would fall on the monster "food chain" lol), but we can determine that here in this topic. What do you think? ^_^ Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
emtor Report post Posted August 26, 2005 Cool it reminds me Final fantasy 3 on the snes It would be awesome to have something like that Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
scarr Report post Posted August 26, 2005 i guess u played Guild wars? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted August 26, 2005 No, actually I didn't. I got it from the background story I was writing for an RP character, lol. I've never played Guild Wars or FF3. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Brom Report post Posted August 26, 2005 *Cough*Runescape*Cough* I like the idea! perhaps a line of poisons could be made from the venom Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted August 26, 2005 **sighs sadly** No, I didn't play Runescape either... lol only trying to help out Poisons could be an interesting idea, perhaps you can collect the stinger from the scorpian when you kill it, to use as a key ingredient (along with red poisonous snake skin of course) in a potion. How would this work in turn? After all, you don't want to poison yourself by drinking it (although there can be a slight random chance of it, to keep things interesting ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Dunian Report post Posted August 27, 2005 Nice! Maybe the poison could be weaker or stronger than that of the snake? Dunian :battleaxe: Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
ttlanhil Report post Posted August 27, 2005 i've seen the huge-scorpions-as-a-monster thingy as far back as quest for glory 2 (1990 I think) and it was probably used before then... don't go suggesting that it's copying a recent game Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
HierosGamos Report post Posted August 27, 2005 Nice! Maybe the poison could be weaker or stronger than that of the snake? I think that's a great idea. Once your HPs are anywhere over 30 or you have magic 21, red snakes become a joke instantly... Poison of Scorpion could do maybe 5 damage every second... but perhaps hits you more rarely... Another thought on poison. Could be stackable. Every time you get hit another poison drop appears and you lose 1 more HP each second for each droplet. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Choris Report post Posted August 27, 2005 (edited) Poison of Scorpion could do maybe 5 damage every second... but perhaps hits you more rarely... Another thought on poison. Could be stackable. Every time you get hit another poison drop appears and you lose 1 more HP each second for each droplet. 191286[/snapback] I like that Maybe it should wear off 1 point in time too? And maybe another effect if you have too strong poison, like some sort of paralysis or accuracy/strength/toughness reduction? EDIT: And a poison cure spell as well? Edited August 27, 2005 by Choris Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trollson Report post Posted August 27, 2005 On precedent: I'm pretty sure Giant Scorpions were around in the early D&D Monster Manual et al (c.1980) -- just about "Giant Anything" was there (and just about any monster suggestion since!). My copy is packed away so I cannot check, but I'll make a point of getting a PDF copy for reference. Before that, I vaguely recall seeing a hero fight a giant scorpion in a 60s movie, but no idea which or what so cannot be adamant. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Entris Report post Posted August 28, 2005 It's a cool idea, i like it. I don't think it should be too big tho maby as big as the rabbits or slightly bigger. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted August 28, 2005 But if it weren't so big, it'd be considered an animal, not a monster... lol and who wouldn't want to go up against a gigantic scorpian? Well, maybe people who are deathly afraid of creepy crawly things, but... Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trollson Report post Posted August 28, 2005 Well, if a 3D model is made for a Scorpion, there is little work in having monster and creature (giant and small) versions. Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted August 28, 2005 I'd do the model if I could, but I have no idea how to use 3D programs, so someone else would have to make it (Please, anyone? ). Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trollson Report post Posted August 28, 2005 Download 'blender' and have a play, maybe you will find a hidden talent ;-) Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
Kendai Report post Posted August 28, 2005 Oh dear... I downloaded Blender and just looking at it makes me dizzy I've only really used MSPaint to do anything graphic-related lol. Anyone got a link to a complete n00b tutorial? Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
trollson Report post Posted August 28, 2005 (edited) Blender Video Tutorials (other tutorials linked from there) Working with Blender will take some time to master, but its free, and a very valuable skill to have Edited August 28, 2005 by trollson Share this post Link to post Share on other sites
