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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 7200091" data-attributes="member: 6801845">I used to judge pretty regularly in living campaigns and the same mod for different tables could have greatly different outcomes.  For tough groups I would focus fire on the squishiest character first (depending on options/weaknesses) and for weaker groups I'd spread out damage and so on.  I think some of the simplest suggestions on this thread that other people have pointed out for published adventures to make them more difficult- Add +n to attack modifiers (in most cases even a +2 from an averaged off-screen Bless spell would be enough).- Increase damage.  An easy way would be to add n% or max out the variable portion of the damage.  Be careful though with the big hitters like breath weapons, you don't want to accidentally TPK.- Max out hit points of the monsters.- Limit rest options.- Ignore the numerical limits on number of monsters.  If the mod says there are 5 ogres, make it 10.  If the group wipes out all the monsters in round 1, have reinforcements drawn to the sound of battle show up in round 2 or 3.  Have them show up behind the party so they attack the wizard that always hides in the back first.- Add ambushes and traps.Mix and match the above so you have a variety of types of fights.</blockquote>