Dimetrodon

Description

While often mistaken for a dinosaur, Dimetrodon was actually a mammal-like reptile of the Early Permian period. It is most recognizable by the large sail on its back.

Dimetrodons grow to about three meters long. However, half of that is tail, making the animal smaller than many alligators. It is fast and aggressive and will charge prey many times its size. It moves with a peculiar monitor lizard-like gait.

Associated Games/Campaigns

Advanced Dungeons & Dragons    
Cadillacs and Dinosaurs    
Space 1889    

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Originally Published:  2002-10-28
Last Updated: 2009-06-03
Original Concept:  Mother Nature
Final Design: Gerry Harris
 

Dimetrodon

Name: Dimetrodon
Encounter Type
: Animal
Category: Carnivore
Type: Killer
Special Attributes: None
Weight: 100 kg (size 7)
Size:  1×3 (1-meter grid squares)
Hits: 21/42
Reaction: A14 F4

Homeworld Data

World Size:  Large (8)
Atmosphere
:  Standard (6)
Terrain Frequency Quantity
Broken Uncommon (4-) 1D6
Desert Uncommon (4-) 1D6

Weaponry

Initiative:  6
Weapon To Hit Dam Pen Range Attack Type
Teeth 12 4D Nil Short Armed Melee Attack

Armor
Head Chest Abdomen Forequarters Hindquarters

Move
Ground Water Air Tunneling
8/16/32

Supplemental Data
STR:  — INT:  —
AGL:  — EDU:  —
CON:  — CHR:  —
EMP:  —

Meat:  30 kg
Price (for food):  §200 at market
Price (for working):  §400
Price (for pet):  §1000 
Load:  33 kg
Pull Power (MW):  0.00005

Hit Record

Scratch 0 -1 Initiative
Slight 00000 00000 00000 00000 -1 Initiative (-2 Total)
Serious 00000 00000 00000 00000 -1 Initiative (-3 Total), ½ Strength
Critical 0 Unconscious