D20r:Awakened Housecat
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* ''Limited Manipulation Workarounds:'' Cats lack opposable thumbs, and thus cannot hold a weapon unless it is adapted for them. (Their mouth structure makes even holding many kinds of object in their teeth impractical). To this end, intelligent housecats have to develop various workarounds, by class. This is partially DM's fiat, but the general rule is, ''if lacking oppoosable thumbs would critically prevent the use of class abilities, a reasonable workaround can be developed, though it may involve some inconvenience or cost''. Examples: | * ''Limited Manipulation Workarounds:'' Cats lack opposable thumbs, and thus cannot hold a weapon unless it is adapted for them. (Their mouth structure makes even holding many kinds of object in their teeth impractical). To this end, intelligent housecats have to develop various workarounds, by class. This is partially DM's fiat, but the general rule is, ''if lacking oppoosable thumbs would critically prevent the use of class abilities, a reasonable workaround can be developed, though it may involve some inconvenience or cost''. Examples: | ||
** A cat that wishes to use ranged weapons can mount a crossbow or even gun on its back, connected to a paw-manipulable mechanism. (Reloading requires assistance, auto-reload enchantments, or quite a bit of time.) Typically, this will mean a hand or light crossbow, or equivalently-effective gun. | ** A cat that wishes to use ranged weapons can mount a crossbow or even gun on its back, connected to a paw-manipulable mechanism. (Reloading requires assistance, auto-reload enchantments, or quite a bit of time.) Typically, this will mean a hand or light crossbow, or equivalently-effective gun. | ||
| - | ** Somatic components for spells or psionic powers can be redeveloped as simple, shuffle-like dances, or simply ignored completely | + | ** Somatic components for spells or psionic powers can be redeveloped as simple, shuffle-like dances, or simply ignored completely (the "Somatic" component being |
** Particularly detailed manipulations may require enchanted gloves and a carefully-constructed support or chair (since a cat's structure makes standing up for any length of time annoyingly difficult). | ** Particularly detailed manipulations may require enchanted gloves and a carefully-constructed support or chair (since a cat's structure makes standing up for any length of time annoyingly difficult). | ||
| - | : In general, an awakened housecat's best friend is someone good with quick woodworking who can quickly improvise a solution to a situation the cat is presented with. | + | : In general, an awakened housecat's best friend is someone good with quick woodworking who can quickly improvise a solution to a situation the cat is presented with - particularly combined with a quick-thinking player or players. |
