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Originally Posted by JLV
Conceptually, I like the idea, but at the same time, part of me is saying; "why mandate this by extra rules -- let the DM play them any way he wants."
If all animals always act the same, the utility and threat of yet another encounter with "four wolves" becomes nil...
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Ah, perhaps I wasn't being clear.
This assumes you're already in combat with them. Any large animal is going to try to bring you down: all such animals behave that way.
That doesn't mean, however, that all animals will attack. Or that all animals in a pack/pride/herd will attack, or that they'll attack in the same way.
Wave a flaming brand in front of the biggest lion and it will shy from you. Of course, that isn't going to help with the lioness sneaking up behind you as the lion keeps your attention. And those four wolves will start circling you, waiting for an opening to attack you from the rear -- and for the alpha wolf to charge first.
All the rule says is, once in combat, the animal will do everything to knock you off your feet - and yes, a 250 lb cougar pouncing on you or a charging elk connecting with its six foot spread of antlers is going to succeed at this unless you stab them or otherwise hold them off.