Question for fellow DM's

[GreyWolfVT]

This is a general question to other DM's and others familiar with AD&D 2e.

In AD&D 2e how would things react to Gray Ooze so far all my readings of the MM indicate it is corrosive to specific materials but not how other materials will be affected. I know the normal rule "When in doubt wing it!" but I am curious as I've not often encountered various oozes other than green and mustard oozes. Is this ooze similar to an encounter with say a rust monster? Just in this instance it would dissolve metal rather than cause it to rust. How might it work against wood, stone, leather/hide, skin?

Thanks in advance for any information or replies back about this.

~ Ed

[gurusql]

I know that your question was for AD&D 2e, but in AD&D 1e the Monster Manual for a Grey Ooze says "Its acids do no harm to stone or wood."

[GreyWolfVT]

That will work 1e and 2e are very comparable and compatible. I should have checked the MM for 1e before asking the question. Thank you for the reply.

[GreyWolfVT]

An additional question is does it burn? I'm going to check both 1e & 2e MM for that one. I don't think ooze burns without something like lamp oil poured over it.

[dmw71]

An additional question is does it burn? I'm going to check both 1e & 2e MM for that one. I don't think ooze burns without something like lamp oil poured over it.

There are quite a few videos on oozes out there, but I found this one particularly helpful:

Basically Ooze

The general discussion on oozes at the start of the video was really helpful.

The gray ooze specifically is mentioned at the 4:04 mark, but it's pretty brief. They liken it to a mercurial snake, which is kind of creepy to think about.

I know it's 5e, but this was a pretty good discussion on oozes:

How To Play Oozes Like Body-Devouring Terrors - D&D Beyond

Referenced article: How To Play Oozes Like Body-Devouring Terrors

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They touch on the gray ooze specifically at the 2:44 mark. (The potential way to introduce them offered by guest DeAngelo Murillo is flat-out creepy AF!)

When it comes to monsters and tactics, my go-to is always the Monsters Know What They're Doing blog. Yes, it's written against monsters in the 5e Monster Manual, but you can easily ignore the mechanics and just apply the logic when using for other editions. Here is his post on oozes:

Ooze Tactics

Another 5e take on gray ooze tactics:

D&D Monster Monday: Gray Ooze

Again, ignore the mechanics and apply the logic.

[GreyWolfVT]

Thanks Dave.