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Gwumph 01-10-07, 03:14 AM	A player at our table is a druid with a Large gorilla animal companion. We wanted the gorilla to carry some gear, but our Dm ruled that it need a specific trick. Here's the problem: Britt has recently and clearly stated that only tricks mentioned in the PH can be used (which carry isn't one of them). Does anyone know a passage or a FAQ that would allow an animal companion to carry gear?? Also if it is possible, What would an Gorilla use? A pack saddle (because the gorilla is an animal and even humaniod shaped animals wear barding not normal armour) or a large size backpack (which is legal to buy from PH) Just wondering since the Gorilla is by far the strongest member in our party and could carry alot at a light load. Cheers Gwumph
Samwise 01-10-07, 04:39 AM	Carry isn't, but Work is. And while a backpack isn't pushing or pulling a medium or heavy load, not including hauling a sack or backpack seems to be against the intent of that trick.
Sieylianna 01-10-07, 07:57 AM	A player at our table is a druid with a Large gorilla animal companion. We wanted the gorilla to carry some gear, but our Dm ruled that it need a specific trick. Here's the problem: Britt has recently and clearly stated that only tricks mentioned in the PH can be used (which carry isn't one of them). I'm guessing this is the usual "without campaign documentation" ruling. There is a trick in one of the other books which allows an animal companion to do non-lethal damage. I've been trying to get this put into the regions druidic meta-org. I suspect there may be a simialr trick for what you want, you just need to find it an gain access. Ed
budleiser 01-10-07, 08:21 AM	I'm guessing this is the usual "without campaign documentation" ruling. There is a trick in one of the other books which allows an animal companion to do non-lethal damage. I've been trying to get this put into the regions druidic meta-org. I suspect there may be a simialr trick for what you want, you just need to find it an gain access. Ed There might not be. I have never encountered a DM who said any animal companion could NOT be outfitted with bags and exotic saddle. I think this is just a poor DM. Not every action an animal takes is listed under "trick" which is why the Handle Animal "Pull/Push" option is listed. Tricks are there for more on command things like "move to flanking" is a separate trick than "attack". But thats something your trying to make happen instantaneously and while in combat. So it goes with reason that this would have be a trained trick.
haferka 01-10-07, 05:21 PM	Just purchase saddlebags for the animal.