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Old 03-21-2011, 08:59 AM   #1
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Yep. The idea was: Groin, Legs, and Feet denied, Skull, Face, and Neck presented, plus an additional +1 (for a total +4) if you Sprawl. I believe it was Bruno who pointed out that the only creature likely to use this in a real fight would be one far less concerned about a blow to the head than to the 11s.
I actually play such a creature! With LOTS of natural DR on the skull and good natural DR on the face and neck, and good Reach weapons built into his skull (and not a lot of respect for his own brains) it actually isn't crazy.

For people it seems lunacy.
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Old 03-21-2011, 06:49 PM   #2
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I actually play such a creature! With LOTS of natural DR on the skull and good natural DR on the face and neck, and good Reach weapons built into his skull (and not a lot of respect for his own brains) it actually isn't crazy.

For people it seems lunacy.
Yeah, this is almost exactly the exchange from two years ago IIRC. :]
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Old 03-22-2011, 08:55 AM   #3
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Yeah, this is almost exactly the exchange from two years ago IIRC. :]
What can I say? I'm consistent.
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