Category:Mount - Revision history

Strange at 21:41, 5 September 2019

2019-09-05T21:41:55Z

Strange: /* Overview */

2019-09-05T21:39:52Z

‎Overview

Strange: /* Complimentary Skills */

2019-09-05T21:39:34Z

‎Complimentary Skills

Pig Boy at 18:34, 29 June 2019

2019-06-29T18:34:53Z

Q at 22:10, 8 March 2019

2019-03-08T22:10:28Z

Pegasus: Created page with "=Overview=
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2018-12-07T15:39:45Z

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=Overview=
 This skill is still in development. Any players interested in developing this skill may visit the [http://standingtrials.com/viewforum.php?f=7 Creating The World forum]. 

=Skill Ranks=

==Novice (0-25)==
This represents the point where the character has truly entered the field of this interest. He has discovered, to his dismay, that it was only because those he has seen do this before are so good at it that they made it look easy. Still, he has an innate disdain for quitters, and pushes through his many early failures to enjoy a few successes. These give him the confidence to keep trying. He has also learned to be ready, in the more likely event of failure, to safeguard himself against the backlashes and pitfalls that result from his failures. He may have even been lucky to get this far.

==Competent (26-75)==
Now it is decision time. Does the character continue to branch off into learning low levels of whole new aspects of the skill, or develop more fully those he has already begun to grow familiar with? He can either secure the knowledge he has gained thus far, and enjoy frequent success therein, or he can gather new concepts, and continue failing more often than not. The former is more commercially viable, but the latter, while more risky, has the greater payoff in the long run.

==Expert (76-150)==
There is no longer any established branches of this skill that are difficult for this character to succeed at, provided he is still meticulous and acquires all the right materials. As long as he keeps within the accepted parameters of the skill, he pretty much enjoys consistent success. But groundbreaking ideas occasionally distract him. And these pursuits, while innovative and sure to eventually generate great interest, are going to set him back while he develops them. There will be frequent returns to the drawing board with these efforts.

==Master (151-250)==
It's almost as if the skill was originally developed just for this character to flaunt. He succeeds at everything he does in relation to this skill. Characters come from far and wide to get his endorsements and advice. It is only when he is supremely cocky and overconfident that he might make a mistake. But even then, it has almost the sense of being something he did on purpose, as a gag. It has probably been some time since he had a new idea to develop that was even in the realm of mortal possibility. But such ideas may still be out there. Perhaps an Immortal may even approach him with an idea.

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 =Overview=
 <p style="font-size:14px"> At no time while working with animals, is it more evident that the handler must be in tune with the needs, capabilities, mind and very spirit of the animal, than when they are at one in a task with the animal. And the handler is never more at one with an animal than when they are mounted upon it.

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 =Overview=
 <p style="font-size:14px"> At no time while working with animals, is it more evident that the handler must be in tune with the needs, capabilities, mind and very spirit of the animal, than when they are at one in a task with the animal. And the handler is never more at one with an animal than when they are mounted upon it.
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 Mounting a beast of any kind is a glorious achievement of mortal progress. To have forged enough of a bond of trust and accord with a separate being that the two move as one. With either telllng the other what it needs and expects at a moment in order to foster that bond of dependence for loyalty, obedience for service.
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 Every animal is different, not only from different kinds of animal, but even within a certain species. Some animals are not suitable to mount, whether it be for the reason of it’s temperament, it’s build, it’s physical shape. As such, a certain degree of awareness of what each animal is capable of is needed in order to design the proper equipment and fittings necessary to direct it’s movements. To know how it will move, and to understand it’s underlying psychology. Not even a master could convince an animal to throw itself directly onto mortal danger, and every animal has a mind and will of its own that must be contended with.
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 The rider must choose an animal to dedicate their skill to, and rarely will their skill riding that mount translate to one that is radically different. A rider who specializes in equine creatures, for instance, may find it difficult to ride even a well-trained and domesticated large feline, avian, or amphibious mount. Until competency, they are fairly bad at riding anything that isn't well trained, and will fumble in their attempts often before acquiring skill enough to specialize. </p style>

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 =Complimentary Skills=
-Animal Training: While not strictly necessary, awareness of what a mount is capable of, and how it behaves can contribute some essential insight that translates well to the ability to mount a given animal.
+'''Animal Training:''' While not strictly necessary, awareness of what a mount is capable of, and how it behaves can contribute some essential insight that translates well to the ability to mount a given animal.
-Combat Skills: Essential for those who wish to fight while mounted, against either unmounted opponents to cavalry.
+'''Combat Skills:''' Essential for those who wish to fight while mounted, against either unmounted opponents to cavalry.
-Acrobatics: One of the most deadly pitfalls of riding an animal, are bad spills and botched mounting attempts. Good acrobatic skill can help mitigate this danger. At higher levels of Acrobatics, the rider might even accomplish great feats and tricks while riding. If they're a good rider as well as acrobat, some of that skill can translate to guiding the animal to perform jumps and maneuvers.
+'''Acrobatics:''' One of the most deadly pitfalls of riding an animal, are bad spills and botched mounting attempts. Good acrobatic skill can help mitigate this danger. At higher levels of Acrobatics, the rider might even accomplish great feats and tricks while riding. If they're a good rider as well as acrobat, some of that skill can translate to guiding the animal to perform jumps and maneuvers.
-Animal Husbandry: This skill helps immensely with treating injuries and just general care of the animal the rider is bonded with. It can improve their awareness of certain tells for the animal, and being able to tell what the source of the problem might be.
+'''Animal Husbandry:''' This skill helps immensely with treating injuries and just general care of the animal the rider is bonded with. It can improve their awareness of certain tells for the animal, and being able to tell what the source of the problem might be.
-Discipline: It is rare to find a person with the courage to charge into battle on the top of a fast steed. Rarer still is it to find an animal willing and able to do the same. Still, animals often enough will have a keen sense of its rider's confidence, and may be more willing to follow them into battle if he shows little to no fear.
+'''Discipline:''' It is rare to find a person with the courage to charge into battle on the top of a fast steed. Rarer still is it to find an animal willing and able to do the same. Still, animals often enough will have a keen sense of its rider's confidence, and may be more willing to follow them into battle if he shows little to no fear.
-Psychology: Being able to discern the motives and needs of one's animal are deeply important to those who would accomplish the ultimate feat of riding them. If one doesn't know an animal's heart, they may be harder pressed to deal with a more difficult or tempestuous mount.
+'''Psychology:''' Being able to discern the motives and needs of one's animal are deeply important to those who would accomplish the ultimate feat of riding them. If one doesn't know an animal's heart, they may be harder pressed to deal with a more difficult or tempestuous mount.
 =Skill Ranks=

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 =Overview=
-<p style="font-size:14px"> This skill is still in development. Any players interested in developing this skill may visit the [http://standingtrials.com/viewforum.php?f=7 Creating The World forum]. </p style>
+<p style="font-size:14px"> At no time while working with animals, is it more evident that the handler must be in tune with the needs, capabilities, mind and very spirit of the animal, than when they are at one in a task with the animal. And the handler is never more at one with an animal than when they are mounted upon it.
 =Skill Ranks=
 ==Novice (0-25)==
-<p style="font-size:14px">This represents the point where the character has truly entered the field of this interest. He has discovered, to his dismay, that it was only because those he has seen do this before are so good at it that they made it look easy. Still, he has an innate disdain for quitters, and pushes through his many early failures to enjoy a few successes. These give him the confidence to keep trying. He has also learned to be ready, in the more likely event of failure, to safeguard himself against the backlashes and pitfalls that result from his failures. He may have even been lucky to get this far.</p style>
+<p style="font-size:14px">The rider can mount and ride an animal under non-stressful conditions. Good for travel at the base mounted speed. Animal will probably buck and dump the rider if it tries to lead it into a dangerous situation that it otherwise wouldn't allow itself into. More temperamental animals may conversely rush into danger when the rider doesn't wish it. By the time they reach competence, they will have learned all of the basics of fitting riding equipment to their chosen animal. They may have competence to fit some barding onto the animal, although they may be prone to mistakes if they don't take their time with these tasks. The rider will require a mount that has at least a good level of training in order to mount and ride it.</p style>
 ==Competent (26-75)==
-<p style="font-size:14px">Now it is decision time. Does the character continue to branch off into learning low levels of whole new aspects of the skill, or develop more fully those he has already begun to grow familiar with? He can either secure the knowledge he has gained thus far, and enjoy frequent success therein, or he can gather new concepts, and continue failing more often than not. The former is more commercially viable, but the latter, while more risky, has the greater payoff in the long run.</p style>
+<p style="font-size:14px">Can ride an animal under mildly stressful conditions. Can lead their mount into small scale combat, and can more comfortably ride at a higher speed. Animal will be far less likely to abuse its rider if they have a good relationship. They are capable of fitting an animal with all forms of riding equipment appropriate to their chosen breed of mount. They don't require as well trained a mount as less skilled riders would, and can make do with a mount that has average training and breeding.
 ==Expert (76-150)==
-<p style="font-size:14px">There is no longer any established branches of this skill that are difficult for this character to succeed at, provided he is still meticulous and acquires all the right materials. As long as he keeps within the accepted parameters of the skill, he pretty much enjoys consistent success. But groundbreaking ideas occasionally distract him. And these pursuits, while innovative and sure to eventually generate great interest, are going to set him back while he develops them. There will be frequent returns to the drawing board with these efforts.</p style>
+<p style="font-size:14px">Can ride an animal under stressful conditions. Large scale combat, and into noisy situations where their kind would otherwise never enter into. Riding mishaps due to misbehavior by the animal are far less likely here, and more often the result of being caught unprepared. At this level, they can forgo riding equipment and ride bareback, although it comes at the cost of doing it at full competency. The expert rider will be most effective when their mount is kitted out with riding equipment that suits their preferences. They can make do and ride an animal with even basic quality training and breeding.</p style>
 ==Master (151-250)==
-<p style="font-size:14px">It's almost as if the skill was originally developed just for this character to flaunt. He succeeds at everything he does in relation to this skill. Characters come from far and wide to get his endorsements and advice. It is only when he is supremely cocky and overconfident that he might make a mistake. But even then, it has almost the sense of being something he did on purpose, as a gag. It has probably been some time since he had a new idea to develop that was even in the realm of mortal possibility. But such ideas may still be out there. Perhaps an Immortal may even approach him with an idea.</p style>
+<p style="font-size:14px">Can ride their chosen animal under almost any circumstance. Large scale combat, sky on fire, noise all around and into certain doom. There's little the fully experienced master can't accomplish while riding a steed that they've bonded to. Riding mishaps are almost unheard of. They can forgo riding equipment entirely at this level, and are as capable of controlling the animal bareback as they are with all the equipment. In fact, the mount will be comfortable enough with its rider that he may even ride better, given the fact that riding equipment is often uncomfortable for the animal. They can even mount a poorly trained, or ill-tempered mount, or wild varieties of their chosen animal type, albiet at a disadvantage depending on its temperament.</p style>
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