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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Pbartender" data-source="post: 4843848" data-attributes="member: 7533">Another option is to have the team of Royal Guards be nearly and narrowly beaten by the mini-boss, and let the PCs act as the Cavalry that tips the balance of the fight.When the PCs show up, the RGs are not exactly pasted, but have fought the mini-boss to a standstill.  The RGs are on their last legs and exhausted.  the mini-boss as well, is beaten up pretty badly, but still has a small edge over the RGs.  At this point, the PCs can provide that extra bit of firepower to snatch victory from the jaws of defeat...  The RGs have just enough strength left to provide distraction and support, while the PCs actively finish off the mini-boss.Then, after it's all done the terribly would leader of the RGs can compliment them, "We couldn't have beaten him, if you hadn't shown up when you did."</blockquote>