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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Primitive Screwhead" data-source="post: 5302483" data-attributes="member: 20805">I didn't run the Fire in 4e, but that module is the most 'rail-roady' of the modules .. which lends to some of the feel. I have been converting the modules on my own as my game is currently on module 7, but I have also ran into the issue of too much combat. Many of original modules is designed with the 3x pacing built in, and I think some of the earlier conversions retained that. With 4e, the encounters that get played out should be only the ones that alter the story-line by the PC's actions or choices. 'speed-bump' encounters should be hand-waved or turned into skill challenges.A problem with this approach is the survivability of 4e characters. Without the attrition effect on healing surges and dailies, it becomes very easy for a group to take on the 'key' combat encounters. I am still struggling with how to accomplish thise and have gone so far as 6 combat encounters in a 'day' as well as the use of 'Lethal Obsidion' skill challenges {in which the Druid  lost 4 healing surges in the last session...}  But even at that, I am not sure I can really challenge the 15th level PCs without risking a TPK. Next session will show the truth as it looks like the entire session will be a massive, long drawn out combat. {three encounters running back to back}So.. regarding your question.. 4e combat does take time, more so with un-optimized characters and will players who occasionally space whose turn it is... I reccommend pacing your sessions to ensure that the combats are exciting, involving, and hit at a time when your players are at thier peak.Sorry, no earthdawn experience!</blockquote>

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