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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Mr. Kaze" data-source="post: 1531194" data-attributes="member: 8848">For a party of level 9s, here's the mix of encounters I'm using.  My favorite is currently tactic #2.1) Singular person encounter.  These are usually the NPCs that can be reasoned with and talked to, but also pack Slay Living if the party isn't feeling diplomatic.  A single-enemy encounter is also acceptable for enemies who don't think they're going to lose because they're quite ready.2) 2 complementary NPCs (often identical statblocks -- saves time) of CR -2 from where I want them to be are typically more challenging than a single-creature encounter due to the increased tactical options available to you (inclusive of "buddy just got whacked, run away!").  This is currently my going favorite for power fights with non-head-honcho NPCs.  When my Night Hag on a Retriever found herself on the floor because the retriever got dismissed, you bet she ran away... and she'll be back, too.3) Save-forcing mook-pack (4-or-more).  For example, Yuan-Ti ninja (the of the old-school Rokugan variety) are fabulous due to the sheer amount of poison that they can bring into a combat.  They won't be wasting a prepped party of level 9's any time soon, but if they can get their poison attacks off -- chains, blowguns, bows, etc -- then that can weaken the party down enough to give the boss critters time to plan and counterstrike.  (Additionally, stealing a page from Dune, you could give them a tooth with poison gas to use if they're not completely dead...)Cheers,::Kaze</blockquote>

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