| Calsapher |
I would like to point out one thing no one is talking about. While watching jousting bouts at ren-fairs and watching "how-to" tutorials on the subject we find that a charge with a lance, in real life, has less to do with the rider's strength and all to do with his/her precision. The weight and momentum of the horse is what creates the power behind a mounted lance attack.
With that in mind I would argue that while using the lance on horse back that any charging attacks would use the PC's BAB and the horse's STR. With that in mind next I would like to address the issue of PA.
Power attack necessitates that the player affect a penalty on his/her BAB to add a physical attack bonus. This is interpreted to mean that the player is focusing less on the accuracy of their attack in order to put in a more powerful thrust, swing, ect.. This is a physical thing that needs the player to be using his/her own physical prowess.
Keeping that in mind I would say no to power attacks on a charge under the notion that you are using the mount's prowess and your accuracy.
A charge with a lance is simple, and I state again this is in real life, you brace then you guide your horse and line up the impact. There is no thrusting or jabbing involved and is not a question of your PC's physical might
Thus the attack would result in the following.
PC's BAB+ Weapon Focus+ Magic Wep Mod.= Attack Bonus
Weapon Damage+ Mounts's STR+ Magic Wep Mod= Attack Damage
This, with feats BAB4 and a +1lance works out to be...
+6, 2d8+12.
***Note that this is only for those who want a more realistic interpretation of a mounted charge. If you are playing a high fantasy or cinematic game do as you please.