Let's say we're running the stereotypical giant squid encounter.
I've got 8 tentacle attacks. How does one handle grappling multiple targets under the Pathfinder rules?
Under the 3.5 system the squid could take a -20 on its much larger grapple bonus to not be considered grappled itself and could therefore grapple another target. No such provision exists in PFRPG.
Improved Grab allows the squid to start a grapple for free with each tentacle attack, however maintaining a grapple is a standard action each round, so does that mean none of its other tentacles can attack once it has grappled someone?
Or does Improved Grab allow the squid to make free maintenance checks as well?
As it stands now I'm considering giving it a single maintanence check each round which applies to all grappled creatures.
I also note that its very easy for this squid to drop people in the water once their grappled. Normally the squid could just move them to an adjacent square over the water and release them. However I'm going to rule that you can always oppose a release with a free grapple check to continue the grapple.
Any thoughts on this would be welcome.