I'm starting a campaign with 3 PC's -- a Swordmage, a Paladin, and a Ranger. (So two defenders and a striker.) I'm running the Loudwater adventures from the FR campaign guide, and then moving on to Scepter Tower of Spellgard.
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice to share about how I might approach modifying the adventures (and later ones) for this party. Aside from a few one-off's, this is the first 4e campaign I've DM'ed.
I know I'll need to reduce the number of monsters to accommodate the smaller party size. If I just subtract monsters to get the 3-PC experience amount, should it work?
I'm also concerned about the lack of healing, though the Paladin is going to focus on healing powers to some extent. I've also given all three PC's a limited version of the ritual caster feat for free (Swordmage with arcane rituals, Paladin divine, and Ranger nature), so they don't need to compensate for missing a full caster out of combat.
Any other thoughts, or pointers on challenges that I'm likely to encounter?
I'm wondering if anyone has any advice to share about how I might approach modifying the adventures (and later ones) for this party. Aside from a few one-off's, this is the first 4e campaign I've DM'ed.
I know I'll need to reduce the number of monsters to accommodate the smaller party size. If I just subtract monsters to get the 3-PC experience amount, should it work?
I'm also concerned about the lack of healing, though the Paladin is going to focus on healing powers to some extent. I've also given all three PC's a limited version of the ritual caster feat for free (Swordmage with arcane rituals, Paladin divine, and Ranger nature), so they don't need to compensate for missing a full caster out of combat.
Any other thoughts, or pointers on challenges that I'm likely to encounter?