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Hello:
These are some of the points that I believe need clarifying/amended to the cavalier’s special abilities:

Mount:

Mount (Ex): A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the cavalier’s level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that he is capable of riding and is suitable as a mount, such as a boar, camel, dog, horse, pony, or wolf (depending on his size and level, as such, boars and dogs are not suitable until 4th level). A cavalier’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability. A cavalier’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves. Should a cavalier’s mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

Proposed Amendment:

Mount (Ex) A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the cavalier’s level as her effective druid level. This mount is usually a heavy horse (for a Medium cavalier) or a pony (for a Small cavalier), although more exotic mounts, such as a bear, boar, camel, or dog are also suitable, depending on his size and level. For example, boars and dogs are not suitable until 4th level. Unlike normal animals of its kind, an animal companion’s Hit Dice, abilities, skills, and feats advance as the cavalier advances in level. If a character receives an animal companion from more than one source, her effective druid levels stack for the purposes of determining the statistics and abilities of the companion. Most animal companions increase in size when their druid reaches 4th or 7th level, depending on the companion.
A cavalier’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability. Should a cavalier’s mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

The sentence "A cavalier’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves." should be eliminated because there is no logical clausal relationship to the previous sentence or paragraph, that is, it is a Non sequitur.

The proposed changes put the cavalier's mount ability on par with the druid's, paladin's, and ranger's special abilities by standardizing the terminology dealing with animal companions/mounts.

In the Oaths section, page 3,

" Whenever the cavalier completes an oath, he can swear another or he can keep his existing oath, if it is still applicable. A cavalier can abandon an oath, but he cannot swear a new oath to replace the abandoned oath for at least 24 hours."

The proposed change should be:

Whenever the cavalier completes an oath, he can swear another or he can keep his existing oath, if it is still applicable. A cavalier can withdraw an oath, but he cannot swear a new oath to replace the withdrawn oath for at least 24 hours.

I would not believe a cavalier would "abandon" an oath, he would withdraw it or revoke it in favor of a new one.

Same section,

"Some oaths require the cavalier to keep the oath to maintain the bonus and must be abandoned to select a different oath."

Should be amended to:

Some oaths require the cavalier to keep the oath in order to maintain the bonus while other oaths must be withdrawn (revoked) to select a different oath.

In the Order of the Lion, page 6:

"A cavalier who belongs to this order has pledged himself to a sovereign, be it a king, queen, or even the local warlord." (Incorrect colon usage, needs a semi-colon after "sovereign").

Should be amended to:

A cavalier who belongs to this order has pledged himself to a sovereign; be it a king, queen, or even the local warlord.

In the Order of the Star, page 7

For the Faith (Ex): At 8th level, the cavalier can call upon his faith to bolster himself in combat. As a free action, the cavalier can call out the name of his deity, granting him a morale bonus on attack rolls equal to his Charisma modifier for 1 round.

Should be amended to:

For the Faith (Ex): At 8th level, the cavalier can call upon his faith to bolster himself in combat. As a free action, the cavalier can invoke the name of his deity, granting him a morale bonus on attack rolls equal to his Charisma modifier for 1 round.
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I have only really checked out the cavalier; I believe its a great class with a lot of potential. the proposed amendments could help clarify some points, especially with the mount special ability.
I hope this helps.

I have posted this on the C/O message board, but found it appropriate to reproduce it here. BTW, Pathfinder ROCKS!!!

Hello:
These are some of the points that I believe need clarifying/amended to the cavalier’s special abilities:

Mount:
Mount (Ex): A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the cavalier’s level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that he is capable of riding and is suitable as a mount, such as a boar, camel, dog, horse, pony, or wolf (depending on his size and level, as such, boars and dogs are not suitable until 4th level). A cavalier’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability. A cavalier’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves. Should a cavalier’s mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

Proposed Amendment:
Mount (Ex) A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the cavalier’s level as her effective druid level. This mount is usually a heavy horse (for a Medium cavalier) or a pony (for a Small cavalier), although more exotic mounts, such as a bear, boar, camel, or dog are also suitable, depending on his size and level. For example, boars and dogs are not suitable until 4th level. Unlike normal animals of its kind, an animal companion’s Hit Dice, abilities, skills, and feats advance as the cavalier advances in level. If a character receives an animal companion from more than one source, her effective druid levels stack for the purposes of determining the statistics and abilities of the companion. Most animal companions increase in size when their druid reaches 4th or 7th level, depending on the companion.
A cavalier’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability. Should a cavalier’s mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

The sentence "A cavalier’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves." should be eliminated because there is no logical clausal relationship to the previous sentence or paragraph, that is, it is a Non sequitur.

The proposed changes put the cavalier's mount ability on par with the druid's, paladin's, and ranger's special abilities by standardizing the terminology dealing with animal companions/mounts.

In the Oaths section, page 3,
" Whenever the cavalier completes an oath, he can swear another or he can keep his existing oath, if it is still applicable. A cavalier can abandon an oath, but he cannot swear a new oath to replace the abandoned oath for at least 24 hours."

The proposed change should be:
Whenever the cavalier completes an oath, he can swear another or he can keep his existing oath, if it is still applicable. A cavalier can withdraw an oath, but he cannot swear a new oath to replace the withdrawn oath for at least 24 hours.

I would not believe a cavalier would "abandon" an oath, he would withdraw it or revoke it in favor of a new one.

Same section, "Some oaths require the cavalier to keep the oath to maintain the bonus and must be abandoned to select a different oath."

Should be amended to:
Some oaths require the cavalier to keep the oath in order to maintain the bonus while other oaths must be withdrawn (revoked) to select a different oath.

In the Order of the Lion, page 6:
"A cavalier who belongs to this order has pledged himself to a sovereign, be it a king, queen, or even the local warlord." (Incorrect colon usage, needs a semi-colon after "sovereign").

Should be amended to:
A cavalier who belongs to this order has pledged himself to a sovereign; be it a king, queen, or even the local warlord.

In the Order of the Star, page 7
For the Faith (Ex): At 8th level, the cavalier can call upon his faith to bolster himself in combat. As a free action, the cavalier can call out the name of his deity, granting him a morale bonus on attack rolls equal to his Charisma modifier for 1 round.

Should be amended to:
For the Faith (Ex): At 8th level, the cavalier can call upon his faith to bolster himself in combat. As a free action, the cavalier can invoke the name of his deity, granting him a morale bonus on attack rolls equal to his Charisma modifier for 1 round.

I have only really checked out the cavalier; I believe its a great class with a lot of potential. the proposed amendments could help clarify some points, especially with the mount special ability.
I hope this helps.

I have posted this on the C/O messageboard, but found it appropriate to reproduce it here. BTW, Pathfinder ROCKS!!!

Hello:
These are some of the points that I believe need clarifying/amendment to the cavalier’s special abilities:

Mount:

Mount (Ex): A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the cavalier’s level as his effective druid level. The creature must be one that he is capable of riding and is suitable as a mount, such as a boar, camel, dog, horse, pony, or wolf (depending on his size and level, as such, boars and dogs are not suitable until 4th level). A cavalier’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability. A cavalier’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves. Should a cavalier’s mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

Proposed Amendment:

Mount (Ex) A cavalier gains the service of a loyal and trusty steed to carry him into battle. This mount functions as a druid’s animal companion, using the cavalier’s level as her effective druid level. This mount is usually a heavy horse (for a Medium cavalier) or a pony (for a Small cavalier), although more exotic mounts, such as a bear, boar, camel, or dog are also suitable, depending on his size and level. For example, boars and dogs are not suitable until 4th level. Unlike normal animals of its kind, an animal companion’s Hit Dice, abilities, skills, and feats advance as the cavalier advances in level. If a character receives an animal companion from more than one source, her effective druid levels stack for the purposes of determining the statistics and abilities of the companion. Most animal companions increase in size when their druid reaches 4th or 7th level, depending on the companion.
A cavalier’s mount does not gain the share spells special ability. Should a cavalier’s mount die, the cavalier may find another mount to serve him after 1 week of mourning. This new mount does not gain the link, evasion, devotion, or improved evasion special abilities until the next time the cavalier gains a level.

The sentence "A cavalier’s bond with his mount is strong, with the pair learning to anticipate each other’s moods and moves." should be eliminated because there is no logical clausal relationship to the previous sentence or paragraph, that is, it is a non sequitur.

The proposed changes put the cavalier's mount ability on par with the paladin's, and ranger's special abilities by standardizing the terminology dealing with animal companions/mounts.

In the Oaths section, page 3,
" Whenever the cavalier completes an oath, he can swear another or he can keep his existing oath, if it is still applicable. A cavalier can abandon an oath, but he cannot swear a new oath to replace the abandoned oath for at least 24 hours."

The proposed change should be:
Whenever the cavalier completes an oath, he can swear another or he can keep his existing oath, if it is still applicable. A cavalier can withdraw an oath, but he cannot swear a new oath to replace the withdrawn oath for at least 24 hours.

I would not believe a cavalier would "abandon" an oath, he would withdraw it or revoke it in favor of a new one.

Same section, "Some oaths require the cavalier to keep the oath to maintain the bonus and must be abandoned to select a different oath."

Should be amended to:
Some oaths require the cavalier to keep the oath in order to maintain the bonus while other oaths must be withdrawn (revoked) to select a different oath.

In the Order of the Lion, page 6:
"A cavalier who belongs to this order has pledged himself to a sovereign, be it a king, queen, or even the local warlord." (Incorrect colon usage, needs a semi-colon after "sovereign").

Should be amended to:
A cavalier who belongs to this order has pledged himself to a sovereign; be it a king, queen, or even the local warlord.

In the Order of the Star, page 7
For the Faith (Ex): At 8th level, the cavalier can call upon his faith to bolster himself in combat. As a free action, the cavalier can call out the name of his deity, granting him a morale bonus on attack rolls equal to his Charisma modifier for 1 round.

Should be amended to:
For the Faith (Ex): At 8th level, the cavalier can call upon his faith to bolster himself in combat. As a free action, the cavalier can invoke the name of his deity, granting him a morale bonus on attack rolls equal to his Charisma modifier for 1 round.

I have only really checked out the cavalier; I believe its a great class with a lot of potential. the proposed amendments could help clarify some points, especially with the mount special ability.
I hope this helps.

BTW, Pathfinder ROCKS!!!

The second poster Lord Gadigan made a very good point that any spell list should be tied in a specific way to the existing lists (e.g: all transmutation, enchantment, necromancy spells that don't command undead) this allows divine AND arcane.

More importantly it allows for growth in latter products without additional power creep or power loss dependant [sic] on specific creators or editors opinion of the witch.

It ALSO means if the class is not widely popular (ala hexblade) those few that LOVE it still get support irrelevant of market demands.

This would avoid a lot of problems down the road. An elegant solution for this situation and I believe for many other spell-casting classes.

I played a Green Ronin version of the Witch that was spot on. The class included familiars, bonus feats that had to be metamagic or item creation ones, simple weapon prof, good will save, and sorcerer BAB. The book included feats and prestige classes in tone with what everyone is wanting. Can't wait to see the PFRP version, cause I love witches ever since Dungeon magazine published the rules for 1st edition soooo long ago.

jorgecthulhu wrote:

Although I love what you've done with the spell cards, it's going to take an awful lot of ink when printed. Are you going to publish the cards in b/w with no backgroud art to save on printing costs (for us, I mean)!!

Kudos on your work!!!!

Welcome to the boards, Jorgecthulhu.

Thanks!!!

Although I love what you've done with the spell cards, it's going to take an awful lot of ink when printed. Are you going to publish the cards in b/w with no backgroud art to save on printing costs (for us, I mean)!!
Kudos on your work!!!!