pming
Legend
Hiya!
Pretty much that...just time DM'ing the game and knowing the PC's and Players.
You know your group and their characters. Magic Items and Play Style make ALL the difference in a B/X game. But, if we are talking "sorta average expectations of all things", I'd look at the basic rule of thumb I use: "Average PC level; if the monster has twice or more that in HD...tough fight; if a quarter or less...easy fight; if in between, your good....but watch those asterisks!!! for monsters....an asterisk is worth a good HD by itself".
^_^
Paul L. Ming
Experience.If I have 4 characters (fighter 4, cleric 4, m-u 4 and thief 6) how do I determine if an encounter will be difficult, moderate or easy for them?
Pretty much that...just time DM'ing the game and knowing the PC's and Players.
You know your group and their characters. Magic Items and Play Style make ALL the difference in a B/X game. But, if we are talking "sorta average expectations of all things", I'd look at the basic rule of thumb I use: "Average PC level; if the monster has twice or more that in HD...tough fight; if a quarter or less...easy fight; if in between, your good....but watch those asterisks!!! for monsters....an asterisk is worth a good HD by itself".
^_^
Paul L. Ming