Pathfinder Roleplaying Game: Bestiary 6 (PFRPG)

I was kind of hoping the Giganotosaurus' description didn't mention what its length or height was. I understand that they were meant to fill in the gaps of CRs and size categories for prehistoric animals, like James said, but I feel like mentioning its size and weight ruins the opportunity to at least allow people who look at the creature to assume that it could be a much bigger fantasy version of the actual animal.

Mentioning that it's 60 feet long at 35,000 pounds seems like it's only going to confuse people, especially when there are creatures, such as Colossi, that are 60 feet high and 75+ tons at gargantuan. Even other animals of similar sizes, such as the dire shark and crocodile are gargantuan at a much lower CR.

I just really would like some consistency when it comes to a creature's size category, which is pretty much zero. It's not just animals recently, either, it's a problem in every bestiary.

I'm sorry, but the thing you're concerned about isn't relevant at all.

I'm certainly drooping a review as soon as I get this book.

I believe this and the other hardcovers comings out this year are really important books, as their feedback is the key for the future of paizo products, and I'm expecting good reviews for all of them - specially Book of the Damned.

While I'm aware that there are numerous other factors that are taken in consideration, just as I hope a good reception of the sixth bestiary will lead us into the seventh, I would certainly like to see another book like BotD.

What are the ability adjustments (+2/+2/-2) of naiads?

I believe you can refer to it as the "Ability Score Modifiers" as this is how they are referred in Advance Races Guide. ;)

And I'm seconding your question.

I'll write a review as soon as I get my copy and won't have to wake up a friend of mine with late night calls asking "WHAT IS THE CR OF ARODEN???!".

By the way, it's 12.

WHAT?!

ALTER EGO IS A THING?!

THAT IS EXACTLY THE TYPE OF MONSTER I NEED FOR TOMORROW'S STRANGE AEONS GAME!

Starts repeatedly slamming the F5 key on his keyboard.

I have to say, I'm surprised how many people here apparently didn't buy Occult Bestiary <_<

I mean, seriously, Occult Bestiary is great and its shame most of people are introduced to monsters from it only now

Edit: Also, if there are three kamaitachis, can they do that classic mythology thing(assuming I haven't heard wrong again) where first one knocks down person, second one cuts them and third one heals them so they end up having wounds without pain? (because scarring people is funny for them I guess?)

Alexander Augunas wrote:

WHAT?!

ALTER EGO IS A THING?!

THAT IS EXACTLY THE TYPE OF MONSTER I NEED FOR TOMORROW'S STRANGE AEONS GAME!

Starts repeatedly slamming the F5 key on his keyboard.

I have to say, I'm surprised how many people here apparently didn't buy Occult Bestiary <_<

I mean, seriously, Occult Bestiary is great and its shame most of people are introduced to monsters from it only now

Edit: Also, if there are three kamaitachis, can they do that classic mythology thing(assuming I haven't heard wrong again) where first one knocks down person, second one cuts them and third one heals them so they end up having wounds without pain? (because scarring people is funny for them I guess?)

Not really, their Delayed Doom ability will lapse after 2 weeks if they haven't activated it yet, but they don't actually have the ability to heal the damage they cause.

I love this book.

I also love everyone who worked on it.

Thank you, for making such an awesome book filled with such cool monsters.

What are the ability adjustments (+2/+2/-2) of naiads?

Any chance of a 'square on' cover shot instead of the weird slanting side-on one?

I will be dropping a review when the book gets a store release.

I can say that at least I got a few creatures I have been asking for a long time like the nekomata, giant sundew, giant starfish, etc.

I do like the three new 0HD races though I do wish catfolk were as powerful as the rougarou:(

I really like the new kaiju, I wish we could have gotten more then 3.

Alexander Augunas wrote:

WHAT?!

ALTER EGO IS A THING?!

THAT IS EXACTLY THE TYPE OF MONSTER I NEED FOR TOMORROW'S STRANGE AEONS GAME!

Starts repeatedly slamming the F5 key on his keyboard.

I have to say, I'm surprised how many people here apparently didn't buy Occult Bestiary <_<

I mean, seriously, Occult Bestiary is great and its shame most of people are introduced to monsters from it only now

Edit: Also, if there are three kamaitachis, can they do that classic mythology thing(assuming I haven't heard wrong again) where first one knocks down person, second one cuts them and third one heals them so they end up having wounds without pain? (because scarring people is funny for them I guess?)

I own the Occult Bestiary, actually. Turns out I only have an encyclopedic mind for Player ôptions.:-P

Could someone describe the differences between Charon's new art and the old one from BotD? Is it more detailed? The old one didn't show his skeletal features or jewelry.

EDIT: Who was their illustrator?

The art in the interior is the same from BotD.

Has the Yaddithian statline been posted?

Has the Yaddithian statline been posted?

I believe someone earlier indicated that they were +Con/+Int. I'll add the missing piece: -2 Wis. ^_^

Thank you. :)

Do they look like Yithians.

Not that I would know what they look like.

*end transmission*

The art in the interior is the same from BotD.

=/

So, could someone describe the new clockworks appearance?

Rysky wrote:

The art in the interior is the same from BotD.

=/

So, could someone describe the new clockworks appearance?

The art is good, but they essentially look like crash-test dummies with some filigree.

Rysky wrote:

The art in the interior is the same from BotD.

=/

So, could someone describe the new clockworks appearance?

The art in the interior is the same from BotD.

Wow. I think I have BotD.

That clockwork assassin description sounds... familiar.

Feros wrote:

Rysky wrote:

Aaaaaaaaand I'm done.

Thank goodness. This thread is amazingly long...and the book isn't even in stores yet! ;)

Sorry, I was having fun.

It was ALL admittedly one of the most fun reviews I've read for a product in a long time, so...

Even though it was a 'bazilion' posts [ ;p ], thank you!
I'm quite excited to get mine!

Carry on!
No, really - do!

--C.

(^_')=b

Feros wrote:

Rysky wrote:

Aaaaaaaaand I'm done.

Thank goodness. This thread is amazingly long...and the book isn't even in stores yet! ;)

Sorry, I was having fun.

Don't apologize! That was actually kind of a cool way to review the book! I like it!

(hence the winking smiley face at the end!)

The Gold Sovereign wrote:

Rysky wrote:

The art in the interior is the same from BotD.

=/

So, could someone describe the new clockworks appearance?

About the clockworks

Thanks Feros! I'll certainly create robots out of them.

J-Spee Lovecraft wrote:

Does the amargasaurus just have your basic sauropod tailslap attack routine?

Also, does giganotosaurus get artwork and what size is it?

** spoiler omitted **

** spoiler omitted **

Ahhh. So, THAT'S what the spines are for. Does it get art? Also, how awesome are the entomothropes?

Feros wrote:

J-Spee Lovecraft wrote:

Does the amargasaurus just have your basic sauropod tailslap attack routine?

Also, does giganotosaurus get artwork and what size is it?

** spoiler omitted **

** spoiler omitted **

Ahhh. So, THAT'S what the spines are for. Does it get art? Also, how awesome are the entomothropes?

Having the male dryad in mind, I have to ask: are the naiad a female-only race?

Having the male dryad in mind, I have to ask: are the naiad a female-only race?

They're not called out as being one, no.

@Psiphyre and Feros, Okies, thanks!

Wait there's a Bestiary 7 now?! How did I not know this?!!

Also, as for why some of us forgot about Occult Bestiary...some of us were broke when it came out. So...

But in staying on topic!

About one piece of artwork I am curious about: Szuriel, does she look like her BotD art or something else?

Wait there's a Bestiary 7 now?! How did I not know this?!!

Also, as for why some of us forgot about Occult Bestiary...some of us were broke when it came out. So...

But in staying on topic!

About one piece of artwork I am curious about: Szuriel, does she look like her BotD art or something else?

BotD art.

Thomas Seitz wrote:

Wait there's a Bestiary 7 now?! How did I not know this?!!

Also, as for why some of us forgot about Occult Bestiary...some of us were broke when it came out. So...

But in staying on topic!

About one piece of artwork I am curious about: Szuriel, does she look like her BotD art or something else?

BotD art.

Okay, thank you Feros! :)

Just looked through a friend's copy of this. I'm absolutely floored it's so incredibly good. My only complaint is that I wish there were more celestials in it but I still think it's totally awesome. :D

Also, you've given stats to Arshea, my favorite Emypreal Lord. For that, my Paladin bends the knee and offers praise to the staff of Paizo. ^_^

TIME TO REREAD!

Sauce987654321 wrote:

I was kind of hoping the Giganotosaurus' description didn't mention what its length or height was. I understand that they were meant to fill in the gaps of CRs and size categories for prehistoric animals, like James said, but I feel like mentioning its size and weight ruins the opportunity to at least allow people who look at the creature to assume that it could be a much bigger fantasy version of the actual animal.

Mentioning that it's 60 feet long at 35,000 pounds seems like it's only going to confuse people, especially when there are creatures, such as Colossi, that are 60 feet high and 75+ tons at gargantuan. Even other animals of similar sizes, such as the dire shark and crocodile are gargantuan at a much lower CR.

I just really would like some consistency when it comes to a creature's size category, which is pretty much zero. It's not just animals recently, either, it's a problem in every bestiary.

I'm sorry, but the thing you're concerned about isn't relevant at all.

Why even waste your time quoting me and telling me this when I haven't mentioned anything about it since then. You can add your own post to the things that are irrelevant, here.

Okay, I missed the Alp the first read through.

It's kinda cute, until you see that it is Medium. Also how is it CN?

It gives you nightmares so it can drink your blood. Yeaaaaah...

BUT, it can turn into a butterfly.

Barbatos does not have the Devil subtype, nice gameplay and story integration.

Aaaaand Dispater can kill you by looking at you without a second thought. Lovely.

I'm completely overjoyed with how all the demigods were handled in this book ^w^

Hmm, wonder if the Bonethorn was inspired by Splinter?

Rysky,

No idea but I am glad that a) Barbatos doesn't have that sub-type.

But I am a little miffed we don't have more devils in this book.

I guess hardcover BotD will have a few.

I guess hardcover BotD will have a few.

The Book of the Damned has already been confirmed (Know Direction 154) to include one new outsider of each fiendish subtype.

Kal,

I know but I'm hoping for a few devils that I've not seen since Council of Thieves.

Ah, site was acting up so I fell asleep. Back to reading ^w^

Oooooo, players are gonna HATE the Cutlass Spider :3

Oooooo, players are gonna HATE the Cutlass Spider :3

You mean

Yeah that might be distressing.

;)

Glad to see that finally get updated, by the way.

If someone could, could you give a list of new Monstrous Humanoids and their CRs?

And if someone has time and is familiar with the various polymorph spells (specifically Beast Shape and Monstrous Physique), what creatures stand out to you as good potential forms?