New monster statisticked up using the Elk from Pathfinder_OGC site as a template. I haven't added the swim or balance skills yet. But I did factor in their swarm mentality.
WILDEBEAST CR 4
XP 400
N Medium animal (swarm)
Init +3; Senses low-light vision; Perception +7
DEFENSE
AC 13, touch 13, flat-footed 10 (+3 Dex)
hp 15 (2d8+6)
Fort +8, Ref +6, Will +2
OFFENSE
Speed 50 ft.
Melee gore +8 (1d6+2) or slam +3 (2d6+1)
Special Attacks trample (2d8+18, DC 29)
STATISTICS
Str 20, Dex 17, Con 16, Int 2, Wis 15, Cha 7
Base Atk +5; CMB +8; CMD 21 (25 vs. trip)
Feats Lightning Reflexes, RunB
Skills Perception +7
ECOLOGY
Environment warm plains
Organization solitary, pair, or herd (3–50)
Treasure none
no one wants to point out any gross inconsistencies?
You mean, like a medium swarm? Can you even have a medium swarm?
You mean, like a medium swarm? Can you even have a medium swarm?
Apparently yes:
From Wikipedia: "Wildebeest are known for their annual migration to new pastures. Numerous documentaries feature wildebeest crossing rivers, many being eaten by crocodiles or drowning in the attempt. While having the appearance of a frenzy recent research has shown that a herd of wildebeest possesses what is known as a "swarm intelligence", whereby the animals systematically explore and overcome the obstacle as one.[5]"
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Wildebeest
From a page on the Wildebeest Migration:
"For many years, it was believed that the wildebeest made the migration and crossed the rivers in a frenzy but recent research has shown that the wildebeest possesses what is known as a “swarm intelligence” where they work together to explore and overcome obstacles as one. The migration of these incredible animals is a must see on any African safari vacation."
http://tanzanear.com/blog/wildebeest-migration-must-see-on-african-safari-v acation/