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Dr. Xaos
07-10-2009, 08:53 AM
Is there anything that would prevent a small beastmaster ranger from riding his companion animal, as they are medium in size generally?
Mock
07-10-2009, 08:59 AM
Only thing I can think of, and this may just be me misremembering, is that don't mounts have a "mount" keyword or something?

Not that you can't houserule it (and I wouldn't mind such a thing) but it may not be permissible by RAW unless the beast companion has the "mount" keyword. I really don't remember though, and I don't have my books handy.
The Eye
07-10-2009, 09:31 AM
Only thing I can think of, and this may just be me misremembering, is that don't mounts have a "mount" keyword or something?

Not that you can't houserule it (and I wouldn't mind such a thing) but it may not be permissible by RAW unless the beast companion has the "mount" keyword. I really don't remember though, and I don't have my books handy.

Creatures that have the "mount" keyword have special abilities unlock when someone with a mounted combat feat rides them. But technically, if you can tame and saddle something, it can be ridden.
Inyssius
07-10-2009, 09:32 AM
Small characters can't ride Medium mounts. It's a specific (not to mention fucking stupid) exception in the mount rules. Gimme a second, I'll give you chapter and verse...

Got it. Bottom of page 46, Dungeon Master's Guide. Size: Your mount must be larger than you, and no smaller than Large size.Note, though, that you can cast Beast Growth on your animal companion.
Dr. Xaos
07-10-2009, 09:45 AM
Wow. That is pretty obnoxious. Thanks!
The Tim
07-10-2009, 09:46 AM
Small characters can't ride Medium mounts. It's a specific (not to mention fucking stupid) exception in the mount rules. Gimme a second, I'll give you chapter and verse...

Got it. Bottom of page 46, Dungeon Master's Guide. Size: Your mount must be larger than you, and no smaller than Large size.Note, though, that you can cast Beast Growth on your animal companion.

Wait...what?
The Eye
07-10-2009, 09:46 AM
Note, though, that you can cast Beast Growth on your animal companion.

Note that you should cast Beast Growth on your animal companion.
Dr. Xaos
07-10-2009, 10:44 AM
Note that you should cast Beast Growth on your animal companion.
Why? The +4 to strength checks?
The Eye
07-10-2009, 11:22 AM
Why? The +4 to strength checks?

That. And, you know... giant pet wolf.
Ferrus Animus
07-10-2009, 01:07 PM
One category larger--> Large --> Rideable

And other shenanigans