Just preparing for my next KAP session, and playing through some moments in my mind has prompted a few more questions. Now they're not earth shattering, and I could rule on these myself, but I thought I'd bring them up to get some thoughts from other Round Table'ers

Berserk and Defend
Can these be used on horseback? Immediately I thought yes why not, especially when attacking foot troops but it gets more complex the more I think it through. eg, can a knight use berserk (or defend for that matter) when lance charging?

Berserk and Defend pt2
Can a foot soldier or knight use these tactics against a mounted foe? Again, I thought yes, but what about vs an oncoming lance charge? I'd probably rule yes however this makes the Defend option (IMHO) the de facto stance to take against lance charges. Sure you won't do any damage but it dramatically improves your chance of success (the +10 mirroring the bonus given to the charging knight) which in turn robs the charger of the mega damage bonus they gain from their horse. Now, ok, the attacker could carry on, turn round and charge back, but in my sessions it's very rare for such things to continue ad naseum, the horse will tire, the situation may change etc etc

Mounted vs non mounted
If a mounted attacker knocksdown a non mounted foe does he gain an additional +5 modifier (on top of the +5 already gained for being mounted) or is +5 the maximum gained for height advantage?

I am still in Germany, after the splendid Tentacles Omega, and will attend to other questions if I have a moment. For now, this one.




Berserk and Defend
Can these be used on horseback? Immediately I thought yes why not, especially when attacking foot troops but it gets more complex the more I think it through. eg, can a knight use berserk (or defend for that matter) when lance charging?


Remember that "berserk" is not the Norse berserker, but a "crazy mad attack," careless and reckless and determined (but, normally, rather foolish).
I would allow berserk, and then (since the opponent knows what is happening) have him kill the knight's horse and thereby thwart the attack (the opponent hopes).
I always allows the Defend maneuver to be used on horseback.



Berserk and Defend pt2
Can a foot soldier or knight use these tactics against a mounted foe? Again, I thought yes, but what about vs an oncoming lance charge? I'd probably rule yes however this makes the Defend option (IMHO) the de facto stance to take against lance charges. Sure you won't do any damage but it dramatically improves your chance of success (the +10 mirroring the bonus given to the charging knight) which in turn robs the charger of the mega damage bonus they gain from their horse. Now, ok, the attacker could carry on, turn round and charge back, but in my sessions it's very rare for such things to continue ad naseum, the horse will tire, the situation may change etc etc


Yep, Defend against a Charge. Very sensible.
Yep, berserk against a charge, sure.



Mounted vs non mounted
If a mounted attacker knocks down a non mounted foe does he gain an additional +5 modifier (on top of the +5 already gained for being mounted) or is +5 the maximum gained for height advantage?


Only +5. Being twice the height does not gain +10.
In fact, I can see where a many lying down might not even be struck by a mounted man, unless he has a spear. Not a rule here, just something I am thinking about.

--Greg

Many thanks, Greg.

When you return I hope you'll share your experiences of Tentacles with those that were unable to attend (damn work sure does get in the way!)