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Kellori

I cast my vote for the Grizzowl. I had always thought of the beast in terms of the Gryphon as a combined creature (not that the Owlbear belongs to Greek mythology).
Do you plan on illustrating a mating pair, as the original concept indicates? with a lean enough frame on the female Grizzowl, could wings actually come into play?
The idea of a mating pair should bring potential for more realism with this creature, and it certainly gives great opportunities for DM's who could imagine the...

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April 8, 2013 7:32 AM PDT

bajatmerc

Oh man, I wanted to vote last week "Significant violence is shown. Contact and fatal injuries, including dismemberment, are shown, with significant blood."

May 12, 2013 1:51 PM PDT

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Magic properties 2".

May 24, 2012 at 2:24pm

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Forum Topic: Back to measuring things in Feet? Bursts and Blasts gone too...

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Forum Topic: Questions about D&D Next Rules and Terms

May 24, 2012 at 10:18am
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May 23, 2012 at 8:40am
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nukunuku

I also agree with the style guidelines listed - great start!
And Westerness has a great point: "rating" is still very subjective, and the US (presumably the biggest market) is quite prudish compared to many other first world countries. I think many have already said this but it's worth repeating: it's probably easiest to start with a slightly more prudish standard to push the broad-based appeal, and open up more risqué materials for those who want it. That seems to be the standard...

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May 30, 2012 1:53 PM PDT

Jennifer_Foss

This list sounds perfect. As far as the survey, I'm not sure which level to pick, but I'd like to see definite hints of "sexy" in D&D artwork. Cover most of the bum and bust (is that armor realistic), but you can definitely allude to them (and everything else is fair game). Give equal "sexy" treatment to males. Remember Hennet from 3.5? There's nothing wrong with some male chest. Focus on very expressive facial expressions. Accentuating the eyes also usually has good effect. In a fight...

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June 4, 2012 7:25 AM PDT

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May 16, 2012 at 12:14pm
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Zustiur

I like concept A the best. The other examples don't show enough 'bear'. See also Curse of the Asure bonds - my original introduction to owlbears. www.gamebanshee.com/curseoftheazurebonds...

July 26, 2012 2:58 AM PDT

Carmajinn

I like the anatomy and the "mammal snout" of the second design but the exposed skull looks too wrock.
While I always though of it as a creature of mystical (almost fey) origin it also was clear to me that it is "of the forest". I might be totally wrong.
The skin on the legs and feathers on the body should feel to the touch like an owl but the feathers and pigmentation of the skin should look different in each forest depending on foliage and season. Thinking of this I wouldn't be...

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July 31, 2012 10:55 AM PDT

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Paladin Versus Cleric: FIGHT!
Okay, so you’re not likely to see a paladin and a (good) cleric throw...

April 20, 2012 at 8:30am
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ulrikbb

I feel that a character needs to have abilities that are consistent. Mounted combat won't be viable always - in fact, in my campaigns, characters have hardly bothered to explore it at all since you can't bring a horse 50% of the places you go.
Also, by letting abilities depend on alignment, you make the game a whole lot less interesting when evil can be distinguished so easily from good as in previous editions. There should be no detect evil since such an ability means that I as a DM will...

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August 7, 2012 1:47 AM PDT

The_MeatShield

It would be awesome if a paladin had martial dice to use but instead of straight damage they could be used to provide effects based on deity choice. For example: I follow the edicts of a god of healing and as an option I can spend a martial die on a hit allowing the party member with the lowest HP to gain HP equal to a given modifier.

February 24, 2013 9:35 AM PST

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Even more crazy or new stuff (elaborate in the comments)".

April 20, 2012 at 8:27am

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Gain noncombat bonuses in the pursuit of evil or the protection of others ".

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Resist damage from evil foes ".

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Smite evil foes ".

April 20, 2012 at 8:27am

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Protect his or her allies ".

April 20, 2012 at 8:27am

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Be an expert at mounted combat ".

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Simulating Combat".

April 11, 2012 at 9:46pm

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Raise Dead".

March 30, 2012 at 8:57pm

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Ease vs. Complexity".

March 26, 2012 at 10:06pm

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Random monsters and treasures ".

March 21, 2012 at 7:12pm

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GMChris voted in the poll, "Players can balance risk versus reward".

March 21, 2012 at 7:12pm

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