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Message: <blockquote data-quote="jrowland" data-source="post: 6378211" data-attributes="member: 94389">1st-3rd levels are really "apprentice levels". By 4th level (if not 2nd/3rd in some cases) you'll have better ways to avoid/shrug off effects (Heavy armor master feat, Flare Cleric of Light feature - actually that is 1st level, Portent Diviner Feature, etc). Pretend like your 1st level character is actually negative 3rd level in 3E/4E/Pathfinder and you'll understand better: Yes, Run away little padawan! you are weak! I think even the designers are still trying to wrap their heads around  this (see the threads on HotDQ about how deadly) in regards to adventure  design (to be fair, they had to write the adventures as the rules were  still being made).Another issue is 5E expects more out of DMs. Sounds like you guys managed to go straight to the Redbrands...in a sandbox adventure you basically went to an area that is too tough for you. But it also sounds like the DM is doing well playing it dynamically and having the redbrand hideout respond (bugbears) as a result...so I'd say trust your DM in this case.Advice: Tell casters to not blow their spells too early. One spell per encounter (per party, not character!) unless absolutely necessary...use those pew pew cantrips more! Use the "Help" action, and "Dodge" actions more (Dodge is great if you can use a bonus action attack: Dodge to up your defense and pew pew with the Bonus Action attack)As a player try to be more creative in the fiction: Turn tables over for cover, roll barrels down the corridor to knock enemies over, etc. Most are simply an ability check. But also, play it more cautiously: you are fragile, and resources more limited.Ask your DM if who consider using the monsters "average" damage number (A) but less 2 at 1st level, less 1 at 2nd level, and as-is at 3rd and up [A-(3-Level)] until we all get a handle on the system. I am doing that in HotDQ and its working out well enough.So I don't think the 15 min workday is meant to be there, but it can certainly happen. Conserve big spells/abilities, try to avoid damage, see if your DM will pull punches a bit for now, and remember: 1st level goes quick. Suffer through it and you'll soon be in "Full" form at 3rd/4th level.</blockquote>

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