Clone Project: Monster List

Before I tackle any other dice rolls on the potential simple LBB clone, I wanted to tackle one of the easier lists: monsters. If we want to keep the clone (or its SRD, at least) as short as possible, we can't really include much in the way of monster descriptions. We'll have to go with a very short sample list and a set of construction rules.

I figure my earlier build-a-beast post pretty much covers it, although I'll need to remove all the house-rule stuff and only focus on what duplicates or nearly duplicates the list in the LBBs. Here's my suggested chart:

Monster Size		Base HD
Human-sized being or herd animal		1 HD
double human size		8 HD
triple human size		12 HD
X times human size		X times 4 HD
Adjustments
slightly larger		+1 HD
half size		-1 HD
lives in small groups		+1 HD
solitary		+2 HD
flock/swarm		-1 HD
enchanted/magical		+1 HD
demonic		+5 HD

If the final HD is 0, change it to 1-2 HD; if HD is negative, subtract number from 1-2 HD. Hit point penalties or bonuses also modify morale. If you want a low-hit point creature with no moral adjustment, make it a HD/2 or /3 creature, treating it as 0 HD for attacks.

Add a couple notes for some special monster types (oozes, undead, spirits, dragons) and I think we're pretty much set.