Infiniti2000
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We did the Oakhurst adventure, sticking to combat trials (no RP for the most part). We spent a little while at first trying to get the players to convert their thinking from 3.5 to 4. It was a little tough I think. Also, I still don't have a great grasp of everything (can you ready or delay? how? does being in water grant cover? does cover apply to a burst that occurs near you or vs. the caster's position? ...). But, I did notice that my action decision time as DM was HUGELY improved. I still need to get the players to speed up, but they can no longer use my slowness as a crutch (deciding actions for a huge number of high-level spellcasters in 3.5 was extremely time consuming; there's no way it will be even one tenth the same issue in 4e). Overall, I think we just like the simplicity of things, especially the fewer number of rolls (no saving throws vs. effects immediately, and one save for all without any modifiers).
We're not sure how much improvement we'll get out of 4e, but I think I've convinced them it's worth trying. I'll let you know their responses if they send anything by e-mail. Btw, the fight vs. Nightscale resulted in a virtual TPK (we stopped before the actual TPK), despite having three players run 2 characters each (the fourth player left a little early).
I don't understand the sample (fan created?) modules. All the baddies are like 3rd-level and above. How is that considered level appropriate? It almost kinda works out, but it makes no sense to me. I need to read the DMG I think on encounter preparation.
We're not sure how much improvement we'll get out of 4e, but I think I've convinced them it's worth trying. I'll let you know their responses if they send anything by e-mail. Btw, the fight vs. Nightscale resulted in a virtual TPK (we stopped before the actual TPK), despite having three players run 2 characters each (the fourth player left a little early).
I don't understand the sample (fan created?) modules. All the baddies are like 3rd-level and above. How is that considered level appropriate? It almost kinda works out, but it makes no sense to me. I need to read the DMG I think on encounter preparation.