D&D 3E/3.5 3.5 Minions?

[Ogrork the Mighty]

I see what you're saying here, but as long as the minions pose a real threat by being able to deal damage, is it so bad that they can be dropped with a single MM?

I don't see anything wrong with a single MM spell taking out a minion.

I do see something wrong with a single MM spell taking out 5 minions, one with each missile.

 

[Aus_Snow]

My 3e minions have minimum HP ("elite" have max.) - there are also a few simple guidelines, dependent on CR and so on.

Works just fine, I find. Personally, I'm not fond of the "1 HP menace", but then, I had already come up with my own solution, prior to seeing that for the first time.

 

[Veven1290]

This thread from RPG.net might have some ideas you'll like.

The "Cult Member" listed in the very first post is easily 1-shotable and can still do decent damage in droves.

http://forum.rpg.net/showthread.php?t=354950