Numion
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We played the encounter today. I gave Big A some other spells, but most of the list was the same. The first time was really bad for the party, mostly because they didn't bother to get prot from elements (fire) for everyone. Only the cleric had that spell active, and even that was consumed by a few breaths (I kept rolling 1's on the roll to see how often he could use the breath weapon, so it was every round for four rounds. 
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Ashardalon managed to kill one player with the Breath - Horrid Wilting - Meteor Swarm opening round. (Big A was hasted and the spell-like ability was quickened.) Then he snatched one PC in his mouth (with -20 to the check, as to not be considered grappled himself), and then it was time to retreat. The next time was much easier for the players, although they had to work for the victory.
Let me tell you, the look on my players faces was worth seeing when I asked them to make a Fort save against DC 40. Pretty hard after they were shaken by the dragons attack.
As a DM I enjoyed the adventure very much. The different locales were very imaginative, and the whole thing had a very "epic" feel.
We ended the adventure with one character at 20 and two at 21. One player missed the final session, but since the characters are munched out three were enough.
) Ashardalon managed to kill one player with the Breath - Horrid Wilting - Meteor Swarm opening round. (Big A was hasted and the spell-like ability was quickened.) Then he snatched one PC in his mouth (with -20 to the check, as to not be considered grappled himself), and then it was time to retreat. The next time was much easier for the players, although they had to work for the victory.
Let me tell you, the look on my players faces was worth seeing when I asked them to make a Fort save against DC 40. Pretty hard after they were shaken by the dragons attack.
As a DM I enjoyed the adventure very much. The different locales were very imaginative, and the whole thing had a very "epic" feel.
We ended the adventure with one character at 20 and two at 21. One player missed the final session, but since the characters are munched out three were enough.
