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.
Rating: [4 of 5 Stars!] |