Say a level 7 bard uses poly morph to turn into a giant ape, and they gain all of the new health and stats, does he become an npc or still retain control of himself
"The target's game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality."
IMO, the character would still remain under control of the player, but that player would be expected to abide by the new set of stats (e.g. INT 3 or STR 2, etc.).
Say a level 7 bard uses poly morph to turn into a giant ape, and they gain all of the new health and stats, does he become an npc or still retain control of himself
"The target's game statistics, including mental ability scores, are replaced by the statistics of the chosen beast. It retains its alignment and personality."
IMO, the character would still remain under control of the player, but that player would be expected to abide by the new set of stats (e.g. INT 3 or STR 2, etc.).
YTMV.
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