Familiars & Animal Companions | Pets in the Party | Wandering DMs S8E35
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Dan and Paul discuss the role of pets and animal companions in tabletop RPGs. What makes them fun additions to a character and a campaign? How should Dungeon Masters handle their abilities, vulnerabilities, and contributions to the adventure? When do familiars and animal companions become an interesting part of the game, and when do they become a mechanical headache or a narrative distraction?
We’ll talk about scouting, combat, roleplaying, player attachment, the challenges of keeping animals alive in dangerous adventures, and the sometimes-unexpected complications of letting the party bring a menagerie along on every expedition.
