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<blockquote data-quote="D'karr" data-source="post: 5844461" data-attributes="member: 336">I haven't had to resort to this in most circumstances because I had a striker heavy party.&nbsp; However, I absolutely endorse this method to keep the game moving quicker.Pacing, IMO, is so important that encounter design should take into consideration the &quot;feel&quot; the DM wants to portray.&nbsp; Encounters at EL-1, and EL-2 are wonderful for creating obstacles that the party can easily defeat but still keep a sense of tension.&nbsp; The EL+2 and higher need to be carefully weighed to what the DM is trying to achieve.&nbsp; Rather than use a solo creature several levels higher (EL+2+) use a solo with support creatures or support terrain at EL or even EL-1. Use Soldier Creatures sparingly and don't use higher than EL Soldier Creatures if at all possible.All solos need to be adjusted to the new math.&nbsp; There is nothing more anticlimactic than a solo that does crappy damage.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="D'karr, post: 5844461, member: 336"] I haven't had to resort to this in most circumstances because I had a striker heavy party. However, I absolutely endorse this method to keep the game moving quicker. Pacing, IMO, is so important that encounter design should take into consideration the "feel" the DM wants to portray. Encounters at EL-1, and EL-2 are wonderful for creating obstacles that the party can easily defeat but still keep a sense of tension. The EL+2 and higher need to be carefully weighed to what the DM is trying to achieve. Rather than use a solo creature several levels higher (EL+2+) use a solo with support creatures or support terrain at EL or even EL-1. Use Soldier Creatures sparingly and don't use higher than EL Soldier Creatures if at all possible. All solos need to be adjusted to the new math. There is nothing more anticlimactic than a solo that does crappy damage. [/QUOTE]

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