| Increasing hit points is the fastest, smoothest, least problematic way you can possibly smooth out the power curve. They don't DO anything, power wise, other than increase survivability.
I multiply my Elite monster hit points by x2, and my Solo monster hit points x the number of party members. At 2nd level, the six of them fought a giant spider with ~120 hit points.
The only noticeable effect was a comment afterwards, "That thing was tough!" |