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Message: <blockquote data-quote="orangefruitbat" data-source="post: 2791843" data-attributes="member: 3013">Give the PCs good maps of their location and a good breakdown of their forces (if any) so they can plan ahead. This sort of thing is where miniatures really shine, though the 5' square scale can be problematic if it's anything larger than a small keep (I sugest switching to 10' or 30' squares).Abstract combat between NPC combatants to speed things up (just do average damage, etc). Abtract HP of 'mook' opponents of the PCs - most of the time, a hit will either 'wound' or kill the enemy soldier. Two hits always takes one down.Keep the PCs moving - they can't just fight at the gates - keep them running, force them to spread out and hold differnet positions.Make the PCs work for their victories - enemies will spread out to avoid being blown away en masse by fireballs, they will aid each other to take down PCs, they will create diversions to lure away defenders. They will have spellcasters of their own to protect their assets (counterspelling works well here).Keep turns moving - allow the players to plan ahead (maybe 30 minutes to an hour), but once the enemy shows up, keep the pace quick. Don't allow decisions by comittee, especially when PCs are separate from each other.</blockquote>