Truth
I voted no, only because D&D is not inherently heroic ... it typically requires a playstyle commitment to make it so.
Let's face it, we're all out to slaughter sentients and take their stuff.
-Samir is the TPKillah
RBDM Advice
What mistake? I don't see any rules violations, and turnabout is definitely fair play.
Let's face it, if the party rogue had slit the throats of six sleeping orcs ... I doubt anyone would care.
-Samir is the TPKillah
Optimized Magic Items
Scrolls and/or wands of enervation are fairly useful ... assuming you have a decent Dex and are not facing constructs or undead.
Spell enhancer scrolls and/or wands also rock.
-Samir
Mages Wild!
Let's face it ... aren't we all?
Although you don't appear to be a fan of prestige class & feat combos, you still might want to consider playing a Wild Mage with the Practiced Spellcaster feat.
Check out the discourse HERE
-Samir Asad
TPKillah! (x2)
Nope, you're cool.
They followed a clear threat into the sewer, while leaving their "tank" at the mall. Then ... after a really bad encounter, the survivors split up.
You were generous.
-Samir
TPKillah!
Dude, just admit it. You hated their characters ... and you're glad they are dead.
Furthermore, there does not appear to be anything "unfair" in the way you wasted them.
Problem solved, if you ask me ... move on.
-Samir
Rapid XP: Can't Touch This!
This is more of a "downtime" issue than an XP concern. I use a version of episodic format to mitigate this.
The rules already promote downtime with item creation dynamics. Unfortunately, many campaigns (e.g., City of the Spider Queen) possess an urgent and/or...