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Technical issues False_Angel
OK /d here the situation. In a D&D campaign, I’m playing a female drow warlock, and she is stuck in a very large dungeon, and any means of teleporting out are warded off. There are two lizard folk following her in hopes of getting out, and acting as loot haulers. Also there is a female elf with her and the two have grown intimately close from the encounters and what not( /h is effectively just around the corner).

In truth, the elf is a doppelganger, here to kill another that is leading a bunch of goblins, and thus far has managed to bluff it’s way out of revealing that it can see in the dark rather then just low light like a normal elf.

Change shape (su): a doppelganger can assume the shape of any small or medium humanoid. In humanoid form, the doppelganger loses its natural attacks. A doppelganger can remain in its humanoid form until it chooses to assume a new one. A change in form cannot be dispelled, but a doppelganger reverts to its natural for when killed. A true seeing spell or ability reveals its natural form.

My question is this: would change shape allow for gender switching, or even better, allow it to go futa?

Answers may determine kinky happenings and possible stories in future posts. lizards may be included if that's agreed it is not too furry.

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>> Anonymous
A lizardman is not too furry. He's just a man whos magiked into a lizard.
>> Anonymous
yes, as a long time DM change self will allow you to do such odd variations of mix and match body parts, as long as it is not too far from the norm.
>> Anonymous
Depends on the DM.

Yeah, it's possible, but will they allow it, that's more the question.
>> Anonymous
>>453753
As a DM myself I encourage my players to bend the rules as much as possible. I would allow this, but only to a point. Either way, good luck and remember to use spells in manners they were never really meant to be used.
>> Anonymous
As far as I'm concerned, this is a common use of change self spells/doppelgangers...


*plays too much dnd*
>> Anonymous
Changelings from Eberron are specifically noted as being descended from Dopplegangers, and being able to assume male or female form, so yeah, easily.
>> Anonymous
>>453796
Oh, and uh... Dopplegangers don't even have genders in their natural form.
>> Anonymous
>>453753
The entire point of a doppelganger is that they can assume any humanoid shape. If they couldn't change into both genders there would be problems. Also, most cases don't require them to have any model for their form change (meaning they can make stuff up within reason) meaning futa should work
>> Anonymous
I'd say this depends on whether or not the ability allows forms outside of known races. If the doppleganger is incapable of, say, transforming into an elf with four breasts, then it can't reasonably be expected to be able to transform into a futa.
>> Anonymous
>>453802
But hermaphrodites occur naturally, so that doesn't really apply.
>> friendsofsandwiches
Have to agree with most of them on here, the question isn't so much CAN you have them do it, the question is, will the DM LET you do it.
>> Anonymous
Ding! Winnar. DM is your God. DM decides all.
>> Technical issues sashi138
>>453753
*smiles* 'and speaking of one that has played such interesting things in other RPG campagins < still have one that I've kept around, a shape shifter with a bit extra that is>, I also reccomend finding out what kind of snacks and such the DM is favorable too..
after all.. no DM worth his/her salt will not be swayed, at least a little, by sacrificing *Live Pizza* and goodies on the alter of Dice Rolling to appease their mystic hunger..
>> friendsofsandwiches
DOH! Forgot the most important tennant in RPGing. He who buys the booze and pizza gets a free 'do what I want card' from GM.
Unless of course, one of the other players is sleeping with the GM. THEN... you gotta make sure whatever you do doesn't conflict with thier stuff.
Unless you ARE sleeping with the GM. Then everything's kosher.
Except for the other players, who will mostly get sick and disguested by the whole thing, or at the worst, get bored to tears and start playing pocket video games or drawing shit.
Or consipire against your charas.
>> Anonymous
bump
>> Anonymous
>>453753

as stated already, yes a Doppelganger can assume any form of either sex...but just so you know, not all will. some may assume a constant gender and aspire to stick to it, but others (most notably assassins) will do whoever and whatever is required to complete their mission.

have fun with the Drow lock. and remember, Evard's Black Tentacle is your friend...
>> Bill Nye
This is by far the best thing I have ever seen on /d, bar none.

Although the situation is too mundane to count as trivia to all the veterans here. Try something a little more complex.
>> Anonymous
Change shape (su): a doppelganger can assume the shape of any small or medium humanoid.

Shouldn't be any problems within limits of terminology.
The term "humanoid" refers to any being whose body structure resembles that of a human. This doesn't in any way close out i.e. 4 breasts, futa or any other "minor" bending of human body structure.
Most likely the "definition" is that the humanoid has head, torso, 2 hands and legs.