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Post by Admin Pete on Apr 9, 2015 12:46:41 GMT -5
What have you done with a Gelatinous Cube outside of it being part of he cleaning crew in the standard dungeon corridor? Anyone have something to share that they did that threw their players for a loop?
I love to use Gelatinous Cubes, sometimes in multiples. One of the ones that was a lot of fun was when they encountered one in the wilderness that had either escaped from or was released from a dungeon into the wild. Instead of the normal 1000 cubic feet it was over 50,000 cubic feet and growing steadily. They had a really rough time of it, since as it got bigger it had achieved sentience and a steadily growing level of intelligence. In the process of killing it they started a forest fire that burned for 2d20 days (32 days in this case).
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Post by makofan on Apr 9, 2015 13:07:54 GMT -5
In one of my beginner-level dungeons, there was a complex created entirely of 10' square rooms, although the goblins living there had knocked out a few walls so some chambers were bigger. The goblins had lured a gelatinous cube to a room, and trapped it there. They then had levers to open the doors from the outside, and used it to unleash on unsuspecting invaders (aka player characters) Here is a picture of the player's map  When they were fighting, the goblins were chanting "The cube! The cube! The cube!" Also, in another dungeon I had a player walk right into a cube. I rule that cubes don't attack, they just engulf and hit automatically like an implacable wall. My players were in mortal fear of them |
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Post by Admin Pete on Apr 9, 2015 13:43:50 GMT -5
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Post by Dartanian on Apr 9, 2015 15:59:08 GMT -5
I had a player that filled his moat around his castle with Gelatinous Cubes and used a spell he created to keep it from evaporating in the hot sun.
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Post by scottanderson on Apr 9, 2015 22:30:57 GMT -5
Makofan that is pure evil genius. Worthy of Tucker's kobolds.
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Post by Necromancer on Apr 10, 2015 2:59:11 GMT -5
That was cool, makofan! For some reason that map made me think of Pac-Man...  |
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Post by Crimhthan The Great on Apr 16, 2015 15:44:05 GMT -5
They can be very tasty, if you let one devour a couple of berry patches, freeze, shatter and eat.  |
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Post by merctime on May 2, 2015 15:40:37 GMT -5
What have you done with a Gelatinous Cube outside of it being part of he cleaning crew in the standard dungeon corridor? Anyone have something to share that they did that threw their players for a loop? I love to use Gelatinous Cubes, sometimes in multiples. One of the ones that was a lot of fun was when they encountered one in the wilderness that had either escaped from or was released from a dungeon into the wild. Instead of the normal 1000 cubic feet it was over 50,000 cubic feet and growing steadily. They had a really rough time of it, since as it got bigger it had achieved sentience and a steadily growing level of intelligence. In the process of killing it they started a forest fire that burned for 2d20 days (32 days in this case). My god this is awesome. 'Nuff said. |
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Post by merctime on May 2, 2015 15:43:02 GMT -5
In one of my beginner-level dungeons, there was a complex created entirely of 10' square rooms, although the goblins living there had knocked out a few walls so some chambers were bigger. The goblins had lured a gelatinous cube to a room, and trapped it there. They then had levers to open the doors from the outside, and used it to unleash on unsuspecting invaders (aka player characters)[br When they were fighting, the goblins were chanting "The cube! The cube! The cube!" The above is also terribly awesome. Merctime out. |
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Post by Deleted on Oct 15, 2015 6:27:42 GMT -5
I used one as part of a trap once ... removing treasure items from an alter triggered a trapdoor in the ceiling to open and drop the cube on those in front of the alter.
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Post by hengest on Oct 15, 2015 17:02:30 GMT -5
I'm picturing a stationary cube hanging out somewhere like the monolith in 2001...but maybe it's worshipped or respected, and sometimes the locals feed troublemakers or criminals to it.
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Post by Admin Pete on Jun 28, 2017 18:58:03 GMT -5
Anyone have something to add to this thread? I am thinking there are a whole lot of novel things that could be done.
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Post by bravewolf on Jun 28, 2017 21:13:57 GMT -5
A freak, telepathic cube who directed a thieves guild.
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Post by bravewolf on Jun 28, 2017 21:15:00 GMT -5
What have you done with a Gelatinous Cube outside of it being part of he cleaning crew in the standard dungeon corridor? Anyone have something to share that they did that threw their players for a loop? I love to use Gelatinous Cubes, sometimes in multiples. One of the ones that was a lot of fun was when they encountered one in the wilderness that had either escaped from or was released from a dungeon into the wild. Instead of the normal 1000 cubic feet it was over 50,000 cubic feet and growing steadily. They had a really rough time of it, since as it got bigger it had achieved sentience and a steadily growing level of intelligence. In the process of killing it they started a forest fire that burned for 2d20 days (32 days in this case). That is punk rock! |
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jun 28, 2017 22:40:59 GMT -5
I have been kicking around some ideas about the ecology of Gelatinous Cubes. When they get to 10' High by 10' Wide by 11' Long they spawn 172,800 baby Gelatinous Cubes. At this size they can be eaten by many monsters because they don't have the powers of a mature cube, those only gradually develop as they grow. So they immediately try to squeeze into every available crack or crevasse that they can find. By the time they grow to 1' by 1' by 1' or 1000 cubic inches they are no longer edible by most monsters but there are a number of hazard they still have to watch out for and this is all instinctual. At this size they can still squeeze into tiny places or that is 1" by 1" by 1000 inches long. At this size they are now able to eat oozes, molds and other such creatures if they encounter them.
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Post by Jame Rowe on Jul 5, 2017 6:26:00 GMT -5
I have been kicking around some ideas about the ecology of Gelatinous Cubes. When they get to 10' High by 10' Wide by 11' Long they spawn 1728 baby Gelatinous Cubes. At this size they can be eaten by many monsters because they don't have the powers of a mature cube, those only gradually develop as they grow. So they immediately try to squeeze into every available crack or crevasse that they can find. By the time they grow to 1' by 1' by 1' or 1000 cubic inches they are no longer edible by most monsters but there are a number of hazard they still have to watch out for and this is all instinctual. At this size they can still squeeze into tiny places or that is 1" by 1" by 1000 inches long. At this size they are now able to eat oozes, molds and other such creatures if they encounter them. But why a SPOON, bro ... Errr, why 1728? Seems quite specific! |
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jul 5, 2017 7:09:48 GMT -5
Gelatinous Cubes may be safely eaten if topped with sugar-free Cool Whip and if using a stainless steel (highly polished) spoon. They may be liquefied by putting them in the microwave. They may be restored if sponsored by the Jack Benny Program.
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Post by Mighty Darci on Jul 18, 2017 15:37:36 GMT -5
I have been kicking around some ideas about the ecology of Gelatinous Cubes. When they get to 10' High by 10' Wide by 11' Long they spawn 1728 baby Gelatinous Cubes. At this size they can be eaten by many monsters because they don't have the powers of a mature cube, those only gradually develop as they grow. So they immediately try to squeeze into every available crack or crevasse that they can find. By the time they grow to 1' by 1' by 1' or 1000 cubic inches they are no longer edible by most monsters but there are a number of hazard they still have to watch out for and this is all instinctual. At this size they can still squeeze into tiny places or that is 1" by 1" by 1000 inches long. At this size they are now able to eat oozes, molds and other such creatures if they encounter them. But why a SPOON, bro ... Errr, why 1728? Seems quite specific! OH sorry math error here it is correct! When the Gelatinous Cube reach 10' High by 10' Wide by 11' Long they have an extra 172,800 cubic inches - 120" x 120" x 12" = 172,800 cubic inches = 172,800 one cubic inches babies. Same size litter every time. |
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Post by mormonyoyoman on Jul 18, 2017 22:42:05 GMT -5
Darned convenient!
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Post by Jame Rowe on Jul 19, 2017 8:15:52 GMT -5
But why a SPOON, bro ... Errr, why 1728? Seems quite specific! OH sorry math error here it is correct! When the Gelatinous Cube reach 10' High by 10' Wide by 11' Long they have an extra 172,800 cubic inches - 120" x 120" x 12" = 172,800 cubic inches = 172,800 one cubic inches babies. Same size litter every time. AGH THEYRE EVERYWHERE IN MY HAIR AND ... *falls over* |
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Post by robkuntz on Jul 21, 2017 5:45:55 GMT -5
I didn't do nothing to it, see? I told you, see? It was there in the dungeon when I left, see, copper? It was just slowly sliming about, see? Now get them lights off me, see?
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Post by The Perilous Dreamer on Feb 10, 2021 1:46:40 GMT -5
Most of you have not seen this thread, check out Mighty Darci's baby Gelatinous Cubes. |
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Post by mao on Feb 10, 2021 4:49:55 GMT -5
Nothing. Did you lose one?
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Post by Death Even XIII on Feb 10, 2021 12:42:09 GMT -5
They can be very tasty, if you let one devour a couple of berry patches, freeze, shatter and eat. I like the way that you think, that is devious and fun. Have an exalt. |
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Post by Death Even XIII on Feb 10, 2021 12:46:11 GMT -5
I have been kicking around some ideas about the ecology of Gelatinous Cubes. When they get to 10' High by 10' Wide by 11' Long they spawn 172,800 baby Gelatinous Cubes. At this size they can be eaten by many monsters because they don't have the powers of a mature cube, those only gradually develop as they grow. So they immediately try to squeeze into every available crack or crevasse that they can find. By the time they grow to 1' by 1' by 1' or 1000 cubic inches they are no longer edible by most monsters but there are a number of hazard they still have to watch out for and this is all instinctual. At this size they can still squeeze into tiny places or that is 1" by 1" by 1000 inches long. At this size they are now able to eat oozes, molds and other such creatures if they encounter them. Oh I like this. This is awesome and they can eat the other cleaning crew members. I also like the massive numbers spawned too, "172,800 baby Gelatinous Cubes". Don't fall into a pit of these things. |
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Post by Death Even XIII on Feb 10, 2021 12:48:27 GMT -5
Some great ideas here, I think the most creative thing I ever did with them was put them at the bottom of pit traps and they feed on whatever falls in.
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Post by youngbuck on Feb 21, 2021 2:42:51 GMT -5
What have you done with a Gelatinous Cube outside of it being part of he cleaning crew in the standard dungeon corridor? Anyone have something to share that they did that threw their players for a loop? I love to use Gelatinous Cubes, sometimes in multiples. One of the ones that was a lot of fun was when they encountered one in the wilderness that had either escaped from or was released from a dungeon into the wild. Instead of the normal 1000 cubic feet it was over 50,000 cubic feet and growing steadily. They had a really rough time of it, since as it got bigger it had achieved sentience and a steadily growing level of intelligence. In the process of killing it they started a forest fire that burned for 2d20 days (32 days in this case). I love this, it never would have occurred to me to think about what would happen if a Gelatinous Cube got out into the outside world. I have read a lot of things here that I have seen nowhere else. This forum and TPD are stretching my imagination into a larger more useful frame. |
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Post by Gawaine on Feb 24, 2021 16:18:40 GMT -5
They can be very tasty, if you let one devour a couple of berry patches, freeze, shatter and eat. Sometime this will appear in my game. |
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Post by Gawaine on Feb 24, 2021 16:20:01 GMT -5
I'm picturing a stationary cube hanging out somewhere like the monolith in 2001...but maybe it's worshiped or respected, and sometimes the locals feed troublemakers or criminals to it. I am going to use this in my game, this is too good not to use. |
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Post by Gawaine on Feb 24, 2021 16:23:50 GMT -5
I have been kicking around some ideas about the ecology of Gelatinous Cubes. When they get to 10' High by 10' Wide by 11' Long they spawn 172,800 baby Gelatinous Cubes. At this size they can be eaten by many monsters because they don't have the powers of a mature cube, those only gradually develop as they grow. So they immediately try to squeeze into every available crack or crevasse that they can find. By the time they grow to 1' by 1' by 1' or 1000 cubic inches they are no longer edible by most monsters but there are a number of hazard they still have to watch out for and this is all instinctual. At this size they can still squeeze into tiny places or that is 1" by 1" by 1000 inches long. At this size they are now able to eat oozes, molds and other such creatures if they encounter them. OK combining this with the berry patch idea, explains why they are safe to eat, you use the 172,800 baby Gelatinous Cubes. This also a great idea and I will use it in my game. I will bet these things can be a real nuisance. Imagine trying to sleep and these things crawl all over you and start trying to digest you. |
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