The Octopode Buff We Need

[Elitist]

Octopodes have eight tentacles that constrict. They have a good grasp on enemies, let's give them a good grasp on life.

Fighting 0 --> 1

Spellcasting -1 --> 0

Pun based video game design is the only direction we need.

[Dungeoneer]

and maybe let them wear helmets?

[Elitist]

and maybe let them wear helmets?

You can't do this to me. You can't come into MY post, and tell ME Octopodes need helmets. Where are they going to wear helmets? On their tentacles? Do you want tentacle helmets? Because that's what you're asking for. /s

[Sar]

Spoiler: show

[dynast]

Spoiler: show

I was expecting a diving helmet, 3/10.

[Aethrus]

If Octopodes were to be changed or given any additional advantage, I'd want them to have some sort of ink cloud ability.

Not because they desperately need, but because it sounds fun.

[pubby]

"octopodes can fit through a 1 inch by 1 inch hole but they can't fit into a helmet"

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9yHIsQhVxGM

[daggaz]

thematically, the restriction was because helmets would slip off their soft and slippery heads.
mechanics-wise, it was because octopodes weren't quite horrendously weak enough as it was