Behind the Scenes of Texas Tech's Horse Mascot Selection Process

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The Texas Tech horse mascot designation holds a prominent place in the university's traditions and culture. Since the university's founding in 1923, the horse has been a symbol of strength, perseverance, and pride. The current horse mascot, named "Midnight Matador," is a black horse chosen for its striking appearance and regal demeanor. The horse mascot serves as a representation of the university's values and spirit. It is seen at various events such as football games, parades, and alumni gatherings. The horse, accompanied by its rider in traditional attire, becomes a focal point of Texas Tech's presence and creates a sense of unity among students, alumni, and fans.


I'm curious where DMs who have Wild Magic sorcerers in their campaigns choose to set the level of randomness via Wild Magic Surge and Tides of Chaos:

I have also seen threads giving advice on how often DMs should allow for rolls on the Wild Magic Surge table based on what best for the class or the most fun for the player. Since a roll of 3 or less would ve triggered one, I offered a success at a cost he could trigger a wild surge, but he d have to roll on the table twice.

Wild magic surge chart

The horse, accompanied by its rider in traditional attire, becomes a focal point of Texas Tech's presence and creates a sense of unity among students, alumni, and fans. The selection process for the horse mascot is rigorous to ensure the right fit for the role. The horse is carefully assessed for its temperament, health, and ability to handle large crowds and loud noises.

Wild Magic Cantrip Surge

A homebrew wild magic surge table for cantrips for Pearl Riverdale the sorceress, in Embers of the Wilds. This is a list of the known effects, there are likely 100 of them total.

Surge Table
Number Effect
12 Smells within 100 feet of caster are significantly amplified for 1 minute
13 The scent of the caster becomes dominant. All within 50 feet of the caster become familiar with the caster's unique scent print.
38 Plants within 10 feet of the subject or center writhe around for 1 minute.
47 All creatures within 15 feet of the caster must make a STR save or be pushed 5 feet away from the caster as a shock wave emanates from them.
44 Death clings to the caster's back, visible only to them, and drains spell casting modifier HP (necrotic) from the caster every round. Int save to avoid, ends on save. If the caster passes their save, the HP lost to this effect is restored and the caster automatically passes saves against this effect in the future.
69 A dust devil 10 feet tall and 2.5 feet across at the top appears and swirls around chaotically for 1 minute. It does no damage but may mess up loose papers, leaves, fabrics, etc. In dusty areas, or upon water, it may be opaque.
86 A rift to the spiritual plane is opened, draining life force from all living creatures within 15' of the center of the spell. Con save or take spell mod damage
89 All creatures not at full HP and within 20 feet of the subject or center suffer 1 necrotic damage. All undead gain 1 HP (can push them over max HP). This damage bypasses resistance, but not immunity.

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Texas tech horse mascot designation

This ensures that the horse mascot can fulfill its responsibilities with ease and confidence. Being chosen as the Texas Tech horse mascot is considered an honor and a privilege. The mascot and its rider become ambassadors for the university, spreading school spirit and pride wherever they go. They serve as a visual representation of the university's values and traditions. The horse mascot designation at Texas Tech goes beyond just symbolism; it is deeply ingrained in the university's identity. The horse and its rider play a significant role in creating a sense of community and pride among students, alumni, and fans. It is a symbol of strength, tradition, and excellence that has stood the test of time..

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1. Sarah - 2 stars
I'm sorry, but I just don't understand why Texas Tech University chose a horse as its mascot. It just seems so irrelevant and unoriginal. There are plenty of other schools out there with unique and exciting mascots, and Texas Tech could have chosen something more fitting for the identity of their university. Plus, the horse mascot lacks personality and fails to create any kind of excitement or spirit among the students. Overall, I'm disappointed with this choice and would have preferred something more creative.
2. John - 1 star
As a proud alumni of Texas Tech University, I was utterly disappointed when they decided to designate a horse as their mascot. It's just so cliché and unimaginative. Texas Tech could have taken a more innovative approach and come up with a mascot that truly represents the spirit and values of the university. A horse is just so generic and unexciting. I really hope they reconsider their decision and choose a mascot that students and alumni can rally behind.
3. Emily - 2 stars
I've never understood the fascination with horses as mascots, and Texas Tech choosing one just solidified my confusion. The whole idea is unimaginative and lacks originality. Surely, they could have picked something more unique and representative of the university's culture and values. A horse does nothing to evoke school spirit or excitement, and I find it to be a disappointing choice. It's time for Texas Tech to get creative and select a mascot that truly encompasses the essence of their institution.

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