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Octopodes
cybersaint2k wrote:My problem with this being a viable race is that the AC of 1 is just too small.
The solution, without messing with the AC is to give it more attacks. Make it hold multiple swords. Multiple shields, a total of 4 objects, let's say. With two swords and two shields and 8 rings, maybe this critter could make it. But otherwise, it's just too weak.
This was post in the character builds forum, but since it's about the design of the species, I'm answering it here.
This suggestion is ridiculous. It would be completely unbalanced (and dual wielding is already on the won't do list).
We already have many species good at unarmed, we don't need one more. I suggest we remove or reduce the unarmed attacks, and give octopodes reaching. There are still a few issues with reaching, but when they are sorted out, we could give it to octopodes (and all polearms while we're at it).