EPISODE · May 6, 2020 · 1H
EDSG Episode 24: Cavalryman
from Earthdawn Survival Guide · host Josh H & Dan B
* Cavalryman * Least played Discipline? * Primary issue with Cavalryman: Their mount. * Size and logistics when kaer diving. * Remember though, kaers can be big. * The Cavalryman is great world building. * Josh’s campaign wish list: Cavalry focused game. * Bond between rider and mount. * Pop culture references: Sparhawk and Faran, Phoebus and Achilles, Sleipnir * Karma Ritual * Important Attributes * Half Magic * Starting mount choices * Novice Discipline Talents * Charge Talent * Trick Riding * More Pop Culture References: Brisco County and Comet, Xena and Argo, Lone Ranger and Trigger * Mount enhancing talents. * Morgan has some alternate animal companion material on his blog: http://pandagaminggrove.blogspot.com/2020/04/earthdawn-4e-rules-variant-09-animal.html * Novice Talent Options * Where you define the rider’s style. * Blood Share * Journeyman Discipline Talents * Wheeling Attack * Wheeling Defense * A brief aside about Defense bonuses * Lots of mounted versions of other talents * Journeyman Talent Options * Mounted archery * Spirit Mount * Cool Discipline, it’s a shame the obstacles hinder them appearing more as PCs * Strength of the windling cavalryman * Mounted combat primer page 397 of Player’s Guide Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Dan on Twitter: @boice_voice Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn Guild Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthdawnguild Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
What this episode covers
* Cavalryman * Least played Discipline? * Primary issue with Cavalryman: Their mount. * Size and logistics when kaer diving. * Remember though, kaers can be big. * The Cavalryman is great world building. * Josh’s campaign wish list: Cavalry focused game. * Bond between rider and mount. * Pop culture references: Sparhawk and Faran, Phoebus and Achilles, Sleipnir * Karma Ritual * Important Attributes * Half Magic * Starting mount choices * Novice Discipline Talents * Charge Talent * Trick Riding * More Pop Culture References: Brisco County and Comet, Xena and Argo, Lone Ranger and Trigger * Mount enhancing talents. * Morgan has some alternate animal companion material on his blog: http://pandagaminggrove.blogspot.com/2020/04/earthdawn-4e-rules-variant-09-animal.html * Novice Talent Options * Where you define the rider’s style. * Blood Share * Journeyman Discipline Talents * Wheeling Attack * Wheeling Defense * A brief aside about Defense bonuses * Lots of mounted versions of other talents * Journeyman Talent Options * Mounted archery * Spirit Mount * Cool Discipline, it’s a shame the obstacles hinder them appearing more as PCs * Strength of the windling cavalryman * Mounted combat primer page 397 of Player’s Guide Find and Follow: Email: [email protected] YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCeoifzUuBjez9V6wnvzom3g Twitter: @EDSGPodcast Josh on Twitter: @LoreMerchant Dan on Twitter: @boice_voice Get product information, developer blogs, and more at www.fasagames.com FASA Games on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/fasagamesinc FASA Games Discord Channel: https://discord.gg/uuVwS9u Earthdawn Guild Facebook Group: https://www.facebook.com/groups/earthdawnguild Earthdawn West Marches: https://discord.gg/hhHDtXW
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