The problem with this mystery and the wording on it in general is that some things dont make sense. For example when a medium oracle gets to 6th level can they select a wolf now that it is Large size and capable of bearing him as a mount?
If not its stupid, and needs to be changed, this is why it is very hard to keep the complete rules for these things down to only a sentince or two when they really deserve a paragraph. Also it looks like they need a more flushed out rules for animal companions in general, there are so many classes that get access to them, they either need to allow any class that gets access to them the ability to choose any mount that is of the appropriate size or create a separate section of the animal companion rules and list creates that are usable as mounts. Like animal companions with the [Mount] Tag, so you know a creature that is at least 1 size category smaller then it can use it as a mount.
Honestly i've seen a druid use a tiger as a mount and thought it was terrifying! And then i laugh at the poor cavalier and laugh at him as he is only able to choose a horse. There is a huge disparity between druid, which is powerful as heck and other classes which are "ok" and have to get a weaker version of the animal companion.
I think it is intentional. The Developers use the Animal Companion mechanic to give the mounted classes regular access to a mount that can survive level appropriate encounters.
Might help if you think of the mount-type animal companions to be tool for spirited charge.
I'm kinda with you on this Nikk, i think there needs to be more hard set rules for this.
You can select the horse or camel. If you are high enough level (7) you can select one of the animals that a small creature can select since many of them have upgraded to size large - suitable for a meduim creature.
Again I think the intention is not to add meaningful combat potential, but rather to provide a durable mount.
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I'm kinda with you on this Nikk, i think there needs to be more hard set rules for this.
The text for the Cavalier's mount ability is pretty much the same as the Oracle's Bonded Mount revelation, and if you look at the PFS FAQ entry As a paladin or cavalier, what mount can I have? you'll see that Cavaliers are limited to what is listed there. So since the texts are so similar I'd say that it's intended that you are limited to what is listed.
I'm kinda with you on this Nikk, i think there needs to be more hard set rules for this.The text for the Cavalier's mount ability is pretty much the same as the Oracle's Bonded Mount revelation, and if you look at the PFS FAQ entry As a paladin or cavalier, what mount can I have? you'll see that Cavaliers are limited to what is listed there. So since the texts are so similar I'd say that it's intended that you are limited to what is listed.
That, along with a few more reasons, is why I do not play PFS. :)
I think there are some medium sized dino's you can ride. Just start off in the Realm of the Mammoth lords.
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Man, this was a kind of snarky reply.
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I dunno man, maybe I didn't word my question right, or maybe you're just quick to reply in a sassy manner.
The answer you received is the correct one -- you cannot try and use little things like the appearance of one "may be" in a paragraph to justify choosing any mount that appears in the world -- but you are also correct that the response you received was rude, snarky, and inconsiderate.
I hate to break it to you, but that happens a lot here, and on most every other message board in existence. In particular, LazarX is a frequent nasty, ill-tempered poster, so please don't take it personally. It's his failing, not yours.