Supersized Mounts? [Archive] - Wizards Community

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Perseus_Stoned

03-25-07, 09:57 PM
Hey, how would the ride skill interact with riding a Tarrasque?

For instance are there any rules different for riding a Tarrasque than there are for riding a horse, assuming the rider is a humanoiud? I figure the size would alter things (no melee attacks unless its a super-long weapon), increased ride DC for how large the mount is, different saddle, but I can't find anything on this. If size isn't an issue could a halfling ride a warhorse just as effectively as a riding dog?
enygmatic_me

03-25-07, 11:11 PM
Hey, how would the ride skill interact with riding a Tarrasque?

For instance are there any rules different for riding a Tarrasque than there are for riding a horse, assuming the rider is a humanoiud? I figure the size would alter things (no melee attacks unless its a super-long weapon), increased ride DC for how large the mount is, different saddle, but I can't find anything on this. If size isn't an issue could a halfling ride a warhorse just as effectively as a riding dog?

I know that riding something ill suited for a mount imposes a -5 penalty to ride checks. I remember seeing rules somewhere...maybe Arms and Equipment guide?