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WTF?: Where are the Cyclops?

Started by Settembrini, December 16, 2006, 01:44:37 PM

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Settembrini

December 16, 2006, 01:44:37 PM
Why isn´t there a Cyclops in any D&D Incarnation?

Will I have to fill that void and make up a monster on my own?
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Dr Rotwang!

#1
December 16, 2006, 01:52:25 PM
Here's what I'd suggest:
  • Take OGL stats for a Hill Giant
  • Poke out one eye
  • Smash!
But, yeah, you're right.  WTF?  Why isn't so iconic a creature in D&D?

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Werekoala

#2
December 16, 2006, 02:04:45 PM
I guess it was a lack of vision on their part. You might say that without the Cyclops, the section on Giants lacks the depth it deserves.
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KenHR

#3
December 16, 2006, 03:00:02 PM
1st edition AD&D had them in the Deities & Demigods book.
For fuck\'s sake, these are games, people.

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#4
December 16, 2006, 03:04:42 PM
Quote from: WerekoalaI guess it was a lack of vision on their part. You might say that without the Cyclops, the section on Giants lacks the depth it deserves.
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Ancient History

#5
December 16, 2006, 03:06:32 PM
What the Hell are you on about? There have been cyclops in every D&D edition that has monsters. Granted, not in the Monster Manual, but in other supplements.
 

Settembrini

#6
December 16, 2006, 03:11:27 PM
So show me one.
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KenHR

#7
December 16, 2006, 03:20:00 PM
In addition to 1e Deities & Demigods, there is a Cyclops entry in the RC.
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RPGPundit

#8
December 16, 2006, 03:28:12 PM
Yes, the Rules Cyclopedia not only has Cyclops in it, its got a very funny picture of a Cyclops Magi.

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#9
December 16, 2006, 03:28:52 PM
I believe the 3e D&Dg has them as well, but could be wrong. It's been a while since I cracked it open, and that was only to prove that Jean Luke Picard was really the God of Trickery.

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#10
December 16, 2006, 03:35:48 PM
Quote from: RPGPunditYes, the Rules Cyclopedia not only has Cyclops in it, its got a very funny picture of a Cyclops Magi.

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#11
December 16, 2006, 03:37:44 PM
There are also cyclopskin in 1e MM2.
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Ancient History

#12
December 16, 2006, 04:03:25 PM
In 3e there are cyclops listed in Deities and Demigods and The Shining South (a FR book). There was also a Dragon article about Cylcopeans in issue 327.
 

Casey777

#13
December 16, 2006, 04:19:08 PM
OD&D - Supplement 4: Gods, Demi-Gods & Heroes
AD&D1E - Deities & Demigods (and I assume Legends & Lore as well)
AD&D2E - Legends & Lore
each time under the Greek pantheon

Interesting, they seem to start off as smart Storm Giants and get dumbed down to hill giants with one eyes.

sidenote: I rather like Palladium Fantasy's take on them, key figures and not to messed with lightly

Dr Rotwang!

#14
December 16, 2006, 04:43:07 PM
Now that we've sorted out where they are in the books, I'd like to propose an answer as to where they are in the game:

In the Minokleon islands, guarding an ancient and ruined citadel wherein a magical, prophetic mosaic can be found.  Your heroes may reach the islands by boat (after navigating dangerous, rocky waters), and set ashore on a dazzling yellow-white beach, from which the citadel's crumbling columns can be seen high upon a rocky promontory.  The beach recedes into scrub and then olive-tree forests as the party goes inland, and soon loud, heavy footsteps can be heard crunching in the undergrowth...
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