Well, it used to be the Druid could have 1 HD of animal companion for every HD he had. So....
[HouseRule]The druid can have as many animal companions he wants. For each HD the druid has, he can have 1 HDE (hit die equivalent) of animal companions. This means when the druid gains a level, he can either choose to a) gain a new 1 HD animal companion, b) advance one current animal companion according to the table provided, or c) drop the animal companion and get a new animal companion (after 24 hours) who has advanced on the chart. [/HouseRule]
Best of both worlds, eh? (Options, not restrictions? Where have I heard that?) Have a lot of animal companions: they're weak. Have a strong animal companions: it isn't as versatile as many companions.
I like the way they advance the animal companion, but I think of Montolio with all his litte friends when I think Animal Companions.
[HouseRule]The druid can have as many animal companions he wants. For each HD the druid has, he can have 1 HDE (hit die equivalent) of animal companions. This means when the druid gains a level, he can either choose to a) gain a new 1 HD animal companion, b) advance one current animal companion according to the table provided, or c) drop the animal companion and get a new animal companion (after 24 hours) who has advanced on the chart. [/HouseRule]
Best of both worlds, eh? (Options, not restrictions? Where have I heard that?) Have a lot of animal companions: they're weak. Have a strong animal companions: it isn't as versatile as many companions.
I like the way they advance the animal companion, but I think of Montolio with all his litte friends when I think Animal Companions.