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Black Bear vs Brown bear shapeshifting. What's the difference?

Discussion in 'BG2: Shadows of Amn (Classic)' started by SlickRCBD, Nov 18, 2008.

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    [​IMG] Something I've been trying unsuccessfully to figure out for a while now is what is the difference between changing Jaheria (or any other Druid) into a black bear vs a brown bear? The only difference I can see is the color. Why didn't they give a different option like a poisonous snake, or something that can scout like a cat instead of two identical options with only cosmetic differences?

    If somebody can tell me the pros and cons of changing into black bears vs brown bears, I'd appreciate it.
     
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    Everything I could find says the two are the same. You'd think the brown bear would be more powerful....
     
    T2Bruno, Nov 18, 2008
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    It definitely should be. Grizzlies are scary!

    But the Black Bear should get a CHA bonus. They're so freakin' cute (I recently switched jobs, and instead of driving past NYC, I drive through the boonies of NJ, and have already seen a few of them crossing the roads out there!). :D
     
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    This may not be the right forum, but are there any mods to give standard druids other shapechanges such as becoming a poisonous snake, or a panther like Odea in IWD2? Perhaps a cat or something that can sneak around?

    Yes, I know about playing the Avenger, but I always thought normal druids got gypped with only those three shapechanges. P&P D&D lets you become just about any animal you want.
     
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