Q 128: What would be an appropriate CR for a Half-Ogre Warrior 2? I'm thinking CR 2.
Expounding on why I think CR 2:
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The Half-Ogre in RoD is only presented as a race, and thus has no encounter stats. The Half-Ogre is listed as LA+2, but as we all know CR =/= LA.
Throwing the adjustments on 10's and 11's, the Half-Ogre War 2 would be a 2-HD Large Giant with Str 17, Dex 8, Con 13, Int 8, Wis 10, Cha 9. Total attack bonus would be +4 (+5 with Weap Foc), and with a greatclub damage would be 2d8+4.
Compare that to the Ogre's Str 21, Dex 8, Con 15, Int 6, Wis 10, Cha 7, with a total attack bonus of +7 (+8 w/ Weap Foc), 2d8+7 damage, also for +2 LA.
The Ogre also has 2 more HD (though they are giant HD, so only +1 BAB), which also grants it another feat, and it has a faster speed (40 ft vs. 30 ft), and +1 more Natural Armor.[/spoiler]
Agree? Disagree?