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A '''[[Creatures|creature's]] size''' indicates how large it is, roughly communicating other parameters like the model's dimensions/how much space it physically occupies, their weight, and their ability to interact with the environment, such as via [[Rocky Crevice]]s and [[Burrow Hole]]s. | A '''[[Creatures|creature's]] size''' indicates how large it is, roughly communicating other parameters like the model's dimensions/how much space it physically occupies, their weight, and their ability to interact with the environment, such as via [[Rocky Crevice]]s and [[Burrow Hole]]s. | ||
The weight of a creature affects what can | The weight of a creature affects what can [[Throw]] or [[Shove]] it. | ||
* A creature may throw items and other creatures weighing up to {{Code|[[Strength]]<sup>2</sup> x 0.2}}kg or {{Code|[[Strength]]<sup>2</sup> x 0.4}}lbs. | * A creature may throw items and other creatures weighing up to {{Code|[[Strength]]<sup>2</sup> x 0.2}}kg or {{Code|[[Strength]]<sup>2</sup> x 0.4}}lbs. | ||
** For example, with 18 | ** For example, with 18 Strength, one can throw objects weighing up to {{Code|18<sup>2</sup> x 0.2}} = 64.8 kg (or 130 lbs). | ||
* When a creature's size changes, its weight will also be adjusted as necessary to conform with the above categories. | * When a creature's size changes, its weight will also be adjusted as necessary to conform with the above categories. | ||
A creature's size and weight can be inspected by selecting it and choosing ''Examine'', or targeting it with the cursor and hitting the corresponding hotkey. | A creature's size and weight can be inspected by selecting it and choosing ''Examine'', or targeting it with the cursor and hitting the corresponding hotkey. | ||
== Size | == Size categories == | ||
{| class="wikitable" | {| class="wikitable" | ||
! rowspan= 2 | Size | ! rowspan= 2 | Size | ||
! colspan = 2 | Maximum | ! colspan = 2 | Maximum weight | ||
! rowspan= 2 | Example | ! rowspan= 2 | Example creatures | ||
|- | |- | ||
! kg !! lbs | ! kg !! lbs | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Tiny || 6 || 12 || [[ | | Tiny || 6 || 12 || [[Cat]]s, [[Crag Spider]]s, and [[Air Elemental]]s | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Small || 40 || 80 || [[Halfling]]s, [[ | | Small || 40 || 80 || [[Halfling]]s, [[gnome]]s, [[goblin]]s, and [[Polymorph|sheep]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Medium || 200 || 400 || [[Human]]s, [[Dwarf| | | Medium || 200 || 400 || [[Human]]s, [[Dwarf|dwarves]]{{Note|Despite their shorter stature and reduced [[Resources#Movement_speed|movement speed]], Dwarves are indeed Medium creatures, interacting with other game mechanics accordingly. Female Duergar are an exception, and are Small creatures.}}, and most other [[Race|playable Races]] | ||
|- | |- | ||
| Large || 5,000 || 10,000 || [[Ogre (creature)|Ogres]], [[Owlbear]]s | | Large || 5,000 || 10,000 || [[Ogre (creature)|Ogres]], [[Owlbear]]s | ||
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|} | |} | ||
== Modifying size == | |||
=== | === Altered form === | ||
When a creature's form is changed (examples in table below), part of the parameters that they inherit include the form's size and weight as per the above table. | When a creature's form is changed (examples in table below), part of the parameters that they inherit include the form's size and weight as per the above table. | ||
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| rowspan = 4 | {{Cond|Disguise Self|w=35}} | | rowspan = 4 | {{Cond|Disguise Self|w=35}} | ||
| rowspan = 4 style="text-align: center;" data-sort-value = 2.5 | Respective [[Race]]'s (Small for | | rowspan = 4 style="text-align: center;" data-sort-value = 2.5 | Respective [[Race]]'s (Small for gnomes and halflings, Medium for others) || {{RarityItem|Mask of the Shapeshifter}} ({{SAI|Shapeshift}}) | ||
| rowspan = 4 | {{Duration|Long Rest}} | | rowspan = 4 | {{Duration|Long Rest}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
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| {{SAI|Seeming}} | | {{SAI|Seeming}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{Cond|Wild Shape}} || Respective creature's (ranges from Tiny for a Cat, to Large for an Owlbear) || {{SAI|Wild Shape}} || {{Duration|Long Rest}} | | Wild Shape <!--{{Cond|Wild Shape}}--> || Respective creature's (ranges from Tiny for a Cat, to Large for an Owlbear) || {{SAI|Wild Shape}} || {{Duration|Long Rest}} | ||
|- | |- | ||
| rowspan = 3 | {{Cond|Gaseous Form}} | | rowspan = 3 | {{Cond|Gaseous Form}} | ||
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| data-sort-value = 4 | Large | | data-sort-value = 4 | Large | ||
|- | |- | ||
| {{Cond|Displacer Beast Form}} || Medium || {{SAI|Displacer Beast Shape}} || {{Duration|Long Rest}} | | {{Cond|Displacer Beast Form}} | ||
| data-sort-value = 3 | Medium || {{SAI|Displacer Beast Shape}} || {{Duration|Long Rest}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| {{Cond|Slayer Form}} | | {{Cond|Slayer Form}} | ||
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=== Enlarge and reduce === | |||
Furthermore, additional modifications can be made to a character's size to shift it into neighbouring categories, as per the table below. | Furthermore, additional modifications can be made to a character's size to shift it into neighbouring categories, as per the table below. | ||
* Creatures cannot change to categories larger than Gargantuan, or smaller than Tiny. | * Creatures cannot change to categories larger than Gargantuan, or smaller than Tiny. | ||
** Other parameters like their physical model can still change size. | ** Other parameters like their physical model can still change size. | ||
* Conditions with the ''same'' Stack ID (see below) are replaced/refreshed if another source is added; they do not stack. | * Conditions with the ''same'' Stack ID (see below) are replaced/refreshed if another source is added; they do not stack. | ||
** For instance, | ** For instance, a [[duergar]] inflicted with {{Cond|Enlarged}} is Large, and using {{SAI|Whossa Large Fellow?}} will first cancel Enlarged, then apply it anew. | ||
** Using {{SAI|Enlarge|c=16}} on a {{Cond|Reduced}} character will first cancel the latter condition (regardless of initial source), then apply | ** Using {{SAI|Enlarge|c=16}} on a {{Cond|Reduced}} character will first cancel the latter condition (regardless of initial source), then apply Enlarged, possibly changing their overall size by 2 categories. | ||
** Despite being a separate Condition and having additional effects, {{Cond|Giant Form}} takes up the same "slot" as | ** Despite being a separate Condition and having additional effects, {{Cond|Giant Form}} takes up the same "slot" as Enlarged and Reduced. | ||
* Conditions with ''different'' Stack IDs ''can'' stack, changing the character's size as appropriate. | * Conditions with ''different'' Stack IDs ''can'' stack, changing the character's size as appropriate. | ||
** An | ** An Enlarged character that uses a {{RarityItem|Elixir of the Colossus}}{{Icon|Consumables Icon.png|16}} will further increase size. | ||
** A creature with {{Cond|Elixir of the Colossus}} that is then | ** A creature with {{Cond|Elixir of the Colossus}} that is then Reduced will return back to its original size, then change again as appropriate when either effect ends or is replaced. | ||
* These changes apply ''after'' taking into account a shape/form change. | * These changes apply ''after'' taking into account a shape/form change. | ||
** As such, a Medium Cat, Gargantuan Owlbear, or Tiny Sheep are all possible, amongst other combinations. | ** As such, a Medium Cat, Gargantuan Owlbear, or Tiny Sheep are all possible, amongst other combinations. | ||
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! [[Conditions#Stack ID|Stack ID]] | ! [[Conditions#Stack ID|Stack ID]] | ||
! Condition | ! Condition | ||
! Size | ! Size change | ||
! Source | ! Source | ||
! Duration | ! Duration | ||
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Latest revision as of 18:35, 12 July 2024
A creature's size indicates how large it is, roughly communicating other parameters like the model's dimensions/how much space it physically occupies, their weight, and their ability to interact with the environment, such as via Rocky Crevices and Burrow Holes.
The weight of a creature affects what can Throw or Shove it.
- A creature may throw items and other creatures weighing up to
Strength2 x 0.2
kg orStrength2 x 0.4
lbs.- For example, with 18 Strength, one can throw objects weighing up to
182 x 0.2
= 64.8 kg (or 130 lbs).
- For example, with 18 Strength, one can throw objects weighing up to
- When a creature's size changes, its weight will also be adjusted as necessary to conform with the above categories.
A creature's size and weight can be inspected by selecting it and choosing Examine, or targeting it with the cursor and hitting the corresponding hotkey.
Size categories[edit | edit source]
Size | Maximum weight | Example creatures | |
---|---|---|---|
kg | lbs | ||
Tiny | 6 | 12 | Cats, Crag Spiders, and Air Elementals |
Small | 40 | 80 | Halflings, gnomes, goblins, and sheep |
Medium | 200 | 400 | Humans, dwarves[note 1], and most other playable Races |
Large | 5,000 | 10,000 | Ogres, Owlbears |
Huge | 50,000 | 100,000 | Ansur |
Gargantuan | 500,000 | 1,000,000 | Nautiloid |
Modifying size[edit | edit source]
Altered form[edit | edit source]
When a creature's form is changed (examples in table below), part of the parameters that they inherit include the form's size and weight as per the above table.
Condition | Size | Source | Duration |
---|---|---|---|
Respective Race's (Small for gnomes and halflings, Medium for others) | Mask of the Shapeshifter ( ) | Duration: Until Long rest | |
Wild Shape | Respective creature's (ranges from Tiny for a Cat, to Large for an Owlbear) | Duration: Until Long rest | |
Tiny | Duration: Until Long rest | ||
Tiny | Duration: 2 turns | ||
Medium | |||
Small | Duration: 2 turns | ||
Duration: 5 turns | |||
Tiny | Dolly Dolly Dolly | Duration: 1 turn | |
Medium | |||
Large | |||
Medium | Duration: Until Long rest | ||
Medium | Duration: Until Long rest |
Enlarge and reduce[edit | edit source]
Furthermore, additional modifications can be made to a character's size to shift it into neighbouring categories, as per the table below.
- Creatures cannot change to categories larger than Gargantuan, or smaller than Tiny.
- Other parameters like their physical model can still change size.
- Conditions with the same Stack ID (see below) are replaced/refreshed if another source is added; they do not stack.
- For instance, a duergar inflicted with is Large, and using will first cancel Enlarged, then apply it anew.
- Using on a character will first cancel the latter condition (regardless of initial source), then apply Enlarged, possibly changing their overall size by 2 categories.
- Despite being a separate Condition and having additional effects, takes up the same "slot" as Enlarged and Reduced.
- Conditions with different Stack IDs can stack, changing the character's size as appropriate.
- An Enlarged character that uses a Elixir of the Colossus will further increase size.
- A creature with that is then Reduced will return back to its original size, then change again as appropriate when either effect ends or is replaced.
- These changes apply after taking into account a shape/form change.
- As such, a Medium Cat, Gargantuan Owlbear, or Tiny Sheep are all possible, amongst other combinations.
Stack ID | Condition | Size change | Source | Duration |
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SIZE
|
-1 | Oil of Diminution | Duration: 2 turns | |
Sethan ( ) | Duration: 5 turns | |||
Duration: 10 turns | ||||
+1 | Duration: 10 turns | |||
s' | ||||
Bigboy's Chew Toy ( ) | ||||
Balduran's Giantslayer ( ) | ||||
ALCH_ELIXIR |
+1 | Elixir of the Colossus | Duration: Until Long rest |
Notes[edit | edit source]
- ↑ Despite their shorter stature and reduced movement speed, Dwarves are indeed Medium creatures, interacting with other game mechanics accordingly. Female Duergar are an exception, and are Small creatures.