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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Tortoise" data-source="post: 386751" data-attributes="member: 146">I used to run a monthly game with 7 players. I am fairly comfortable with a group of that size, especially when I'm well prepared.Next time I run a group (let alone one that size) I plan to incorporate a lot of what I've read here (especially the Pig which I've liked the idea of from the first time I saw PC mention it).From my experience with CR/EL, I generally look at CR as an indicator of creature level. If a PC is 1st level then a CR 1 creature is about equal to that PC. Of course I like to take creatures with a CR below the party, alter the circumstances of the encounter a little, and watch them start to fear something they originally thought was weak. Never underestimate a Darkmantle in its proper enviroment and striking a separated party member. Nearly took out a 4th level druid even when her party members came to help her. A 50% miss chance and 11 hitpoints (max for a CR 1 Darkmantle) can stress characters out.Don't necessarily think bigger or greater numbers when it comes to monster or enemy encounters. I prefer to go for enviromental or terrain factors along with lesser critters making the best use of their natural capabilities. Under the right circumstances even a "book" critter can leave the party unsure what they are facing or how best to handle it.</blockquote>