I find this analysis really fascinating. I hope you keep posting it!
I'll keep posting...
H1 Keep on the Shadowfell
Encounter #3 A2 Kobold Lair, Outside (snappy title).
The PCs are all Perception checks and caution as they approach the Kobold lair, which is good, they spot the Kobolds and remain hidden- discuss a moment and then go for the surprise attack. My poor Kobolds are oblivious to the terror that is about to unleashed upon them.
Good Guys
McGyver, Male Dragonborn Paladin of Bahamut 1 (HP27)
Dirty Biskit, Male Dwarven Fighter 1 (HP31)
Kaspard, Female Half-Elf Cleric of Bahamut 1 (HP26)
Winstanley Portico, Male Halfling Rogue 1 (HP25)
Grey Morlock, Male Human Wizard 1 (HP23)
Bad Guys 575XP Level 1 Encounter.
Kobold Minion Level 1 Minion [KM] (x10) (HP1)
Kobold Slink Level 1 Lurker [KSk] (HP24)
Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery [KSg] (HP24)
Kobold Dragonshield Level 2 Soldier [KD] (HP36)
Initiative 23 Winstanley & Kobold Dragonshield; 22 Kobold Slinger; 20 Dirty; 17 Grey; 16 Kobold Minions; 15 Kobold Slink; 12 McGyver; 2 Kaspard.
Surprise Round.
Winstanley- First Strike Deft Strike Combat Advantage KM3; Hit 11 damage DEAD.
Dirty- Charge KM1 Miss. KM1 Marked.
Grey- Scorching Burst KM1-2; Hit KM1 only 5 Fire damage- DEAD.
McGyver- Charge KM4; Hit 9 damage- DEAD.
Kaspard- Sacred Flame KM1; Hit 7 Radiant damage- DEAD & 3 Temp HP to McGyver.
Time to play 8 minutes including setting up map and minis.
End of Round-
Good Guys
McGyver, Male Dragonborn Paladin of Bahamut 1 (HP27/27)
Dirty Biskit, Male Dwarven Fighter 1 (HP31/31)
Kaspard, Female Half-Elf Cleric of Bahamut 1 (HP26/26)
Winstanley Portico, Male Halfling Rogue 1 (HP25/25)
Grey Morlock, Male Human Wizard 1 (HP23/23)
Bad Guys 575XP Level 1 Encounter.
Kobold Minion Level 1 Minion [KM] (x10) (HP1) 4 DEAD
Kobold Slink Level 1 Lurker [KSk] (HP24)
Kobold Slinger Level 1 Artillery [KSg] (HP24)
Kobold Dragonshield Level 2 Soldier [KD] (HP36)
Action Points 0 Total 0
Daily Powers 0 Total 0
Healing Surges 0 Total 0
2nd Winds 0 Total 0
Crits 0 Total 0
Comment: The Minions are back, for some reason they really love Minions- they're so... satisfied every time one drops, personally I don't think they're seeing the bigger picture but hey-ho, if it makes the players grin I'm all for it.