Dinosaurs as Animal Companions - Gamebreaker?

[Olaf the Stout]

It may be that coming from earlier editions, I anticipate an "ask your DM" before each of those lists. Something like "Sample animal companions are described below, but may vary by setting. Ask your DM what animals are available for your druid."

That was the general mentality in earlier editions.

I had never really thought of it like that. Obviously before I start this campaign I will be speaking with the players to make sure we are all on the same page in regards to what creatures do and don't exist in the game world and what types of animals you may have as animal companions.

Olaf the Stout

 

[Olaf the Stout]

Piratecat: Thank you! (I'm sending you a personal email right after this.)

Olaf & Mallus: Thank you for clarifying your positions.

Olaf: I don't think, with the added information, that you could have handled the situation otherwise, and I'm glad you didn't take my comments as a personal attack. I am of the school that, so long as the DM clearly communicates what he is doing, he is allowed to do anything he likes. Players, of course, have the option of leaving the game (as this player did) with (one hopes) no hard feelings on either side.

Mallus: Sorry that I misunderstood your position. As you clarified it, I mostly agree with you.

RC

RC, I appreciate your comments, and everyone's comments on this thread (even though I may not necessarily agree with them personally). I'm glad I started this thread as it has certainly opened my eyes on what people think about dinosaurs in a game. They're a much hotter topic that I thought they were.

Olaf the Stout

 

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Good discussion.

 

[Olaf the Stout]

Good discussion.

I think so too. (And at least we're agreeing on something in this thread! )

Olaf the Stout