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    This document proposes rules for adding animal companions to the Four Against Darkness game. It provides categories of animal companions from small to large sizes. Small companions take no roster slots but provide minor benefits, while larger ones like bears take more slots but are stronger in combat. Costs are listed to purchase and maintain each type. Rules cover their effects in marching order, combat, and what happens if they are killed. Keyword abilities for different animals are also outlined, such as a dog's guardian role of protecting its owner. The author invites further expansion of these pet mechanics.

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    This document proposes rules for adding animal companions to the Four Against Darkness game. It provides categories of animal companions from small to large sizes. Small companions take no roster slots but provide minor benefits, while larger ones like bears take more slots but are stronger in combat. Costs are listed to purchase and maintain each type. Rules cover their effects in marching order, combat, and what happens if they are killed. Keyword abilities for different animals are also outlined, such as a dog's guardian role of protecting its owner. The author invites further expansion of these pet mechanics.

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    This document proposes rules for adding animal companions to the Four Against Darkness game. It provides categories of animal companions from small to large sizes. Small companions take no roster slots but provide minor benefits, while larger ones like bears take more slots but are stronger in combat. Costs are listed to purchase and maintain each type. Rules cover their effects in marching order, combat, and what happens if they are killed. Keyword abilities for different animals are also outlined, such as a dog's guardian role of protecting its owner. The author invites further expansion of these pet mechanics.

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    Animal Companions 4AD 0.6

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    This document proposes rules for adding animal companions to the Four Against Darkness game. It provides categories of animal companions from small to large sizes. Small companions take no roster slots but provide minor benefits, while larger ones like bears take more slots but are stronger in combat. Costs are listed to purchase and maintain each type. Rules cover their effects in marching order, combat, and what happens if they are killed. Keyword abilities for different animals are also outlined, such as a dog's guardian role of protecting its owner. The author invites further expansion of these pet mechanics.

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    Sentinal Species

    (Beta 0.6)
    A small addition to the game Four Against Darkness By Russell Reynolds
    Four Against Darkness is a great game made by Andrea Sfiligoi
    Purchase Four Against Darkness over at: www.ganeshagames.net/

    Foreward;
    What started as an idea for a few additional entries in the store/items section ballooned into a sort of
    mini expansion. There may or may not be some terms mentioned and referred to that aren't found in the
    original Four Against Darkness book, they're from other modules/mini expansions I'm drafting up. Just
    ignore those for now and keep an eye out for said expansions and or modules. Well, enjoy!
    So you want a furry friend to accompany you on your adventures? Here's some ground rules I've been
    bouncing around my head. Feel free to use any or all of this framework I've written down here.

    RULES;

    TYPES;
    Small Animal Companions:
    • Canary
    • Cat
    • Hamster
    • Ferret
    • Owl
    • Rat
    • Raven
    •
    •
    •

    Medium Animal Companions:


    • Dog
    • Large Cat
    • Wolf
    •
    •

    Large Animal Companions:


    • Bear
    • Boar
    •
    •
    •

    Beast of Burden:
    • Donkey/Mule
    • Horse
    • Ox/Yak
    •
    •

    COST;
    Animal Companions are living creatures, and as such, they're going to want to eat. So, I feel they need
    an initial cost as well as a between adventure upkeep cost.

    Small Animal Companion; 5gp + 1gp/adventure upkeep.


    Medium Animal Companion; 20gp + 5gp/adventure upkeep.
    Large Animal Companion; 100gp + 25gp/adventure upkeep.
    Beast of Burden; 500gp + 25gp/ adventure upkeep.

    TAKING YOUR COMPANIONS INTO THE DUNGEON WITH YOU;

    Marching Order and Roster Slot effects;


    Small Animal Companions:
    take no roster slots, these guys perch on shoulders, sit in pockets, fly around, etc... as a result
    they have no impact on marching order.

    Medium Animal Companions:


    take a minimum of 1 roster slot, however since they're generally smaller than other characters
    you can fit 2 in a slot when considering marching order.

    Large Animal Companions:


    take 2 roster slots. These guys are big, they like their space. They will generally always count as
    one of the front line fighters.

    Beast Of Burden:
    Usually sits outside the dungeon entrance, it allows the party to carry 1000 gold in it's pack. You
    may assign Medium Animal Companions to protect the Beast of Burden.

    EFFECTS ON COMBAT;

    When an Animal Companion Dies in combat, the owner receives the Seek Vengence status effect. See
    Keyword section.

    Small Companions: (For Now) These guys are small and almost insignificant in their affect on combat.
    Creature Name Life Atk. Roll Def. Roll Notes/Keywords
    Canary 1+1/2 Lv. -2 +1/2 Lv. Gas Alert
    Cat 1+1/2 Lv. -2 +1/2 Lv. Vermin Hunter
    Hamster 1+1/2 Lv. -2 +1/2 Lv. Dangersense
    Ferret 1+1/2 Lv. -2 +1/2 Lv.
    Owl 1+1/2 Lv. -2 +1/2 Lv.
    Rat 1+1/2 Lv. -2 +1/2 Lv.
    Raven 1+1/2 Lv. -2 +1/2 Lv. Shiney Findy

    Medium Animal Companions:


    Creature Name Life Atk. Roll Def. Roll Notes/Keywords
    Dog 1+Lv. +1/4Lv. +1/2 Lv. Dangersense,
    Guardian
    Large Cat 1+Lv. +1/4Lv. +1/2 Lv. Dangersense,
    Vermin Hunter
    Wolf 1+Lv. +1/4Lv. +1/2 Lv. Dangersense,
    Guardian

    Large Animal Companions:


    Creature Name Life Atk. Roll Def. Roll Notes/Keywords
    Bear 7+2xLv +2/Lv. +1Lv Dangersense,
    Intimidating Roar,
    Vermin Hunter
    Boar 7+2xLv. +2/Lv. +1Lv. Charge!,
    Dangersense,
    Vermin Hunter

    KEYWORDS:
    Charge!: If you encounter monsters in a corridor, the beast lets out war cry and charges ahead. The
    beast makes one attack treating the monsters at -1 level, it then fights on it's own for one turn.
    Example: The party encounters an Orc Brute in a corridor, no roll for reaction is made,
    the boar is making it for you, it Charges. The level 5 Orc is treated as level 4 for one
    round of combat between just the Orc and the Boar. After that round, Combat is joined
    as normal.
    Dangersense: Sentinel species are often used to detect risks to humans by providing advance warning
    of a danger. Be it environmental hazards or those from other sources, such as an incoming monster.
    Creatures with Dangersense removes the ability to be ambushed/surprised.
    Gas Alert: The Companion Animal Alerts you to a gas trap, giving +1 to pass/avoid, Companion
    creature dies as a result.
    Guardian: If a monster rolls a 6 to his it's owner, roll a D6 1-3 Character takes the hit as normal, 4-6
    the Animal jumps in the way, making one attack and taking the hit for your character.
    Example: An Ogre swings at the Rogue and rolls a 6 to hit, your dog immediately rolls
    a D6 before the damage is dealt to the Rogue. It rolls a 4 so the Dog then rolls it's
    attack against the Ogre as it takes the damage for the rogue. Loyal to the end.
    Seek Vengence!: Your closest (Animal) companion has just been struck down! Kill em all until you
    feel better! When your animal Companion dies, your Character's next attack is the same as a
    Barbarian's beserk attack. (See Barbarian Entry in Main Rulebook.)
    Or
    For the remainder of the game/adventure, +1 to Attack Rolls and -1 to Defense Rolls
    Shiney Findy: When searching rooms, Corridors, and looting minion corpses for Gold, Roll an
    additional D3-1gp.
    Vermin Hunter: Reduce the appearance of Lv1 Vermin rolls by 1d6 (If it says 3d6 you roll 2d6
    instead, this only applies to Lv 1 Vermin)

    I will add to this as interest is expressed or as I feel, whichever affects my willingness to expand on this
    happens first.
    Things to come:

    Exotic Pets (Magical Jellyfish, Beholder-like pets,Dragon Whelps, etc...)


    Pet commands?
    Pet Armor?
    Pet Training?
    Play exclusively as pets? Relive your Milo and Otis dreams!

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