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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Jason C. [Featured Reviewer]
Date Added: 07/24/2009 22:29:44

One of the first "horseback" supplements to come out during the d20 boom, this supplement remains a solid outing. Combining it with other supplements that perhaps came out later - mass combat, exploration, chase scenes - makes it even stronger. The rules are relatively simple but cover most of the horse-related stuff that fantasy folk have to deal with.

The additional material covering non-horse mounts is a welcome addition. Battle hares ahoy! Everyone loves a good battle hare.

Ever since the advent of wilderness adventures, mounts have been an important but often overlooked part of the game. One area that might have been interesting to explore in future editions is "what to do with them when we get to the dungeon", and other game-related logistical questions that can sometimes bog down the action.

The file is well-optimized but doesn't have any special PDF features. It is well worth the price.



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Michael M. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/14/2007 19:31:44

Was pleasantly surprised by the format and content of In the Saddle (how much can you write about mounts and tack -- apparently quite a bit). In the Saddle helps round the DMG/PHB information about mounts, non-traditional mounts, riding equipment, magical riding equipment and racial attitudes about mounts. While a large portion of the text is horse-related, the non-traditional mounts open new horizons (I particuarly enjoyed the battle goats and riding hares). The section on chariots provided some real entertainment: the gnome junk chariot and the halfling weasel assault chariot top the list of fun new ideas. Didn't see the need for new prestige classes or the Core Class: Mongol, but that's a personal preference. In the Saddle is readable but not trite--highly recommendable.



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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Chris G. [Featured Reviewer]
Date Added: 06/24/2007 00:00:00

In the Saddle by Darkquest Games

In the Saddle is a nice little pdf all about horses and mounts. Its 101 pages in length filled with great detail good art. The text density is fine and the two column layout is easy to read.

Like many of Darkquest Games pdf?s In the Saddle is filled with detail to the overflowing point. The first chapter describes horses and taking care of them in great detail. No longer will horses just be a way to get from point A to point B. With this the horse can be given personality and style. One can spend time properly caring for the mount and criticize others who do so poorly. There is information on breeds, different types of horses, and a nice random horse trait table. I really like the detail and research that must have gone into this first chapter. It really can bring a level of detail to mounts that would be impossible otherwise.

The second chapter goes into who has needs for what type of mount. Sure, through the forest it?s easy to decide but what about in other terrains and other areas? How about the best beast of burden to carry along all those coins and treasures adventures find? Well, this chapter helps answer those questions.

Chapter three goes into what races like what mounts. Humans of course like their horses, but what mounts does a half orc prefer?

Now that one has his mount, one needs to train it. Chapter 4 goes into training and the skills and feats that are most beneficial to a mount. It also goes into many tricks both common and uncommon that mounts can be trained to do. Need one?s horse to wear armor or smile? This is how one does it.

Chapter five deals with new rules through feats, skills, and spells. It starts off with new uses for old skills as they apply to mounts as well as veterinary healing. There are new feats like ride by larceny and nap riding that will really make riding mounts more versatile and useful. The spells are simple ones like create fodder (food for mounts) to dragon mount, it gives the half dragon template to your mount temporarily.

The sixth chapter goes into prestige classes. I really like that they have a good mix of combat oriented ones like the Fog Rider, and have a good mix of non combat ones like the Galloping Trollop and the Wandering Merchant. They do include a Mongol core class that seems a bit on the powerful side. I like the class but would need to find a way to scale it back. Aside from that, though, all the classes are both interesting and balanced.

The seventh chapter goes into detail on chariots. This is much better then the information found in Sword and Fist. They even have chariots for non humans as well as historical information on chariots. This chapter might just convince people to start using them in their campaign.

The eighth chapter covers equipment, and mounts need lots of equipment. It starts out with a simple table with the prizes and weights of everything presented here and then it moves on to the descriptions of the items. There are even some new and alternate types of mounts here.

The ninth chapter covers everything magical: from horseshoes to saddle, and carts to lassos. It has rules for making magical horse like weapons as well as miscellaneous items like flying wagons and feedbags a plenty. There are many good items here that will allow any mount to become helpful in combat and not be placed at so much risk.

Lastly, we have chapter ten: The Bestiary. This chapter fully stats out all the new mounts from chapter seven. There are some very interesting ones like the Saddle Hopper which is a giant grasshopper, to things a little more mundane like Frostfox. I think the mounts are mostly hit or miss, but if one is looking for something other then a horse there is a good chance it will be found here.

This is another good Darkquest Game?s book. They are a about the details and this books goes into the details on mounts and especially horses. Anyone looking to bring a little more character or interest level into mounts really should be looking at this book for all the mount needs.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Very Good<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Satisfied<br>



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Jeffrey V. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 10/02/2005 00:00:00

This is a great product.

The title does not do justice to the range of its contents, which include :-

how to look after mounts accessories for mounts magic items for mounts a new class (Mongol) new prestige classes rules for chariots new skills new tricks for mounts new feats new monsters suitable for use as mounts

There's something here for everyone, and its presented in a clean cut, easy to read format. <br><br><b>LIKED</b>: I was particularly taken with the rules for chariots, the entry for the "Riding Hare" (fast and cuddly, but it'll eat you out of house and home) and the new tricks you can teach your mount.<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: Some bits grabbed me more than others (I probably won't use any of the prestige classes, for example) but there was nothing I didn't like.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Excellent<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Very Satisfied<br>



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Jeremy S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 02/18/2005 00:00:00

A great book for any form of mounted travel. Chariots are also included. Finally, a chance to play a mounted warrior. There are a lot of neat options for mounts. There is a great amount of detail on horses as well.

If you ever have a character that wants a mount, this is where you will get it.<br><br><b>LIKED</b>: Great data on horses and other mounts<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: Could benefit from yet more mounts. Another supplement perhaps?<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Excellent<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Very Satisfied<br>



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Trevor C. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/19/2004 00:00:00

see my ratings as addressed in the sections below.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Very Good<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Satisfied<br>



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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by John W. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 12/02/2004 00:00:00

One of the best things about this book is shear volume of content. For the price of a 50 - 60 page book, you get over 100 pages of equal parts crunch and fluff. It's bound to appeal to anyone with a strong interest in horses or any Game Master with a player (or players) who take(s) their mounts seriously.<br><br><b>LIKED</b>: Lots of useful content, mostly on topic. I especially like the quick generator for the horse's appearance; I'm always in search of details like this.<br><br><b>DISLIKED</b>: Loses focus somewhat, but that's a small sin all things considered.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Excellent<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Very Satisfied<br>



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Jeffrey P. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 11/27/2004 00:00:00

Do you have a horse nut in your game? Do you have someone that tries to role-play EVERY aspect of their character to include his/her horse?

This book has enabled me, as the DM, to better deal with the situations presented by these players. Having detailed and quantified information about the various breeds and temperaments allows me to role-play back the horse's responses, swinging back a level of control and balance to the me, the DM.<br><br><b>LIKED</b>: Quick and clear for non-horse people.<br><br><b>QUALITY</b>: Very Good<br><br><b>VALUE</b>: Satisfied<br>



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[4 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Mike R. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/21/2004 00:00:00

An excellent resource for those who love horses and want to add a little more color to the beasts in their d20 games.



Rating:
[4 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Daniel P. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 06/16/2004 00:00:00

Interesting book. Not sure I would have purchased it if it hadn't been on sale, but that said, it wasn't a bad purchase. While I try to simplify things in my games, and a horse is a horse is a horse (except for a warhorse), the book contains enough nifty ideas to personalize the PC's and NPC's mounts, creating memorable creatures for the campaign. If you are the kind of GM that is all about making your campaign unique, and making sure your PCs (and NPCs as well) are Heroes worthy of tales and legends, this book will be a good addition to your toolbox. After all, everyone remembers Shadowfax.



Rating:
[3 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by RAMON L. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/06/2004 00:00:00

If you are a GM/Player who likes details, which bring a little more realism to your game taken care of, this is an accesory for you. Very good!



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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by St M. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 03/01/2004 00:00:00

I was hoping for a bit more from this, but its got some useful stuff. More for adding character to your mounts than actual mount abilities, tricks, or skills.



Rating:
[3 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Joseph B. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 02/02/2004 00:00:00

Wow. Yes, I am impressed with the product. The rules for horses are well written and strong in realism.



Rating:
[5 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by James S. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/22/2003 00:00:00

May I draw your attention to the review by Whitney Ware? She nailed it - dead bang. If you're going to do a book about mounts, especially one that heavily features the venerable horse - you could at least do your research.

The artwork was also extremely poor for a product that costs as much as it does. I'd think twice before plopping down the money for this if I were you.



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[2 of 5 Stars!]
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In the Saddle: Horses and other Mounts
Publisher: Dark Quest Games
by Robert E. [Verified Purchaser]
Date Added: 09/04/2003 00:00:00

New mounts were interesting and usefull, though I felt that more riding-based feats would have been beter. Wasn't impressed w. the prestige classes.



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[3 of 5 Stars!]
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