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First of all, I really love how templates work in PF RPG, and I've been using them quite extensively ever since the Bestiary came out. Now, since the last session I suddenly realized that I can't recall seeing any guidelines or restrictions on applying them; I can understand Advanced or Giant Ogres or Wyverns, but can I apply these templates on ANY creature regardless of type and subtype? Even outsiders and undead, and even when class levels might be a more "realistic" way to advance the creature? And would such creatures be "officially sanctioned" for published Pathfinder RPG adventures?
For example, can I actually "legally" create Celestial Giant Babau (to offer an extreme example) and Advanced Human Warriors? How about Advanced Giant Fast Zombie, instead of building a Bugbear Zombie from "scratch"?
In 3E every template listed which types it can be applied to, and I'm guessing that at least some templates (Advanced, Giant, Celestial, Fiendish, et al.) can now be slapped onto anything?
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Remember just because they can, doesn't mean they should. (Such as the naked dancer template, applying that to a dwarf was not a wise move on the DM's part)
Hey! 'Naked Dancer' template is TOTALLY LEGAL as a cultural thing for dwarves in Golarion... the only requirements are Dex 13 and Cha 15 (and as you've undoubtly noted, I EASILY qualify for both). ;P
Alright, seriously, I'm not worried about the "obvious" stuff, such as whether I can apply Celestial or Fiendish template to, say, a Pit Fiend. Rather, I'd like to know is it "officially" okay to use, for example, Advanced or Giant template on undead and constructs. As it stands, I don't recall seeing any guidelines on templates in the Bestiary.