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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kreynolds" data-source="post: 908562" data-attributes="member: 2829">The difference in how the two systems work is really simple. I'll break it down for you...Core RulesEach creature has a challenge rating. This challenge rating assumes the creature will be facing a party of 4 to 5 PCs. Aside from external factors, such as environmental conditions, a single creature's EL equals its CR. So, if you wanna set up a fight your players using a single monster, just find a monster who's CR is equal to the party level of the PCs. Done.If you have fewer than 4 PCs or more than 5 PCs, the EL system breaks down, as there is very little advice given to you as to how to handle situations like this.UK's SystemEach creature has a challenge rating. This challenge rating assumes nothing. It's challenge rating is on par with a PC of equal level. How many PCs are in the party affects the EL. How many monsters and what type of monsters, whether similar, different, or both, further affects the EL.The drawback to UK's system when compared to the core rules is that it involves far more math when figuring out ELs. However, the benefit is that it removes the guesswork from ECLs, and it is hands down a far better system when used to create custom templates, monsters, and even classes.UK's system is far from complete, but the concept is sound. It's also getting quite bloated, but I suppose that's the cost of accuracy and precision.</blockquote>