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Is there a Blank Template form for creating new creature templates?

I can't seem to find one on the PRD.

Thanks.

Debby

Why isn't speed listed in the wording of Enhancement bonuses? It was added to the chart under enhancement bonuses [link below] but the online reference document doesn't link them properly.

The monk's fast movement is noted as an enhancement bonus while the barbarian's is untyped. I know this was mentioned in the SRD as well

Bonus (Enhancement)

An enhancement bonus represents an increase in the sturdiness and/or effectiveness of armor or natural armor, or the effectiveness of a weapon, or a general bonus to an ability score. Multiple enhancement bonuses on the same object (in the case of armor and weapons), creature (in the case of natural armor), or ability score do not stack. Only the highest enhancement bonus applies. Since enhancement bonuses to armor or natural armor effectively increase the armor or natural armor's bonus to AC, they don't apply against touch attacks.

Compare this:

Fast Movement (Ex): A barbarian's land speed is faster than the norm for her race by +10 feet. This benefit applies only when she is wearing no armor, light armor, or medium armor, and not carrying a heavy load. Apply this bonus before modifying the barbarian's speed because of any load carried or armor worn. This bonus stacks with any other bonuses to the barbarian's land speed.

To this:
Fast Movement (Ex): At 3rd level, a monk gains an enhancement bonus to his land speed, as shown on Table: Monk. A monk in armor or carrying a medium or heavy load loses this extra speed.

In fact the only place where speed is noted as a enhancement bonus is in the bonus chart see here: http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/prd/ultimateMagic/magic/designingSpells.html #_bonus-types

Debby

I am trying to figure out how to properly add the Pseudonatural Creature Template (the epic one with the updates) to an undead creature. Its Type changes to Outsider (Augmented Undead, Extraplanar). Most of the template is fairly straight-forward. However, weird things happen when Undead gain that template.

The template says, "The creature’s type changes to outsider (extraplanar). Do not recalculate base attack bonus, saves, or skill points. Size is unchanged."
And it also says this: "A pseudonatural creature retains all the special qualities of the base creature..."

How do you determine what its creature traits are (undead or outsider)? Creature traits are listed in Special Qualities but normally when a template changes your Type, it also changes your traits.

Furthermore, The template says the base creature's stats change and to add +10 to Con.

So how do you apply the +10 Con to a creature that had no Constitution score in the first place? I think it would get Con 10 but some naysayers maintain that the non-ability wouldn't be affected by the template. Since it is an outsider now, it could gain a Con score...

Any idea how to proceed?

Debby

Is the pricing really off on this?

Herbal Poultice (Alchemical)

Once the proper herbal ingredients have been harvested, (a successful DC 15 Knowledge (Nature) check ensures that the proper herbs have been gathered), a skilled Alchemist can create a healing poultice. Creating a healing poultice requires one hour’s time and a successful DC 25 Craft (Alchemy) check.

Applying the poultice properly to a wound is DC 15 Healing check, which can be made by anyone. Once applied it takes 24 hours to take effect although it does not require rest while the healing takes place. If successful, the poultice heals 1d4 points of damage. This is in addition to any other healing that may take place such as a magical or natural healing. If the applying character has 5 or more ranks in Craft (Alchemy), the applier gains a +2 synergy bonus on healing checks to apply poultices. No character can benefit from the effects of more than one poultice per day.

A typical healing poultice can be bought for 15 gp. A healing poultice remains fresh for one month after which it loses it potency.

Debby