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<blockquote data-quote="Fanaelialae" data-source="post: 8629983" data-attributes="member: 53980"><p>That really depends on play style.</p><p></p><p>Imagine a goblin warren filled with CR 1 goblins that the PCs can go to at level 1.</p><p></p><p>If the PCs go there at level 3, but the goblins are still CR 1, there's not really a treadmill. The PCs might be more inclined to seek out CR 3 monsters, because those offer better treasure and XP, but that's their choice, not a treadmill. </p><p></p><p>It's like claiming that Dr House and Dr Steven Strange are no different from Dr Interns J.D. and Turk (Scrubs, S1E1). I mean, sure, they're all doctors whose job it is to treat patients, but that's a very reductionist argument. Clearly, when you look more closely, the former are two of the best doctors in the world, while the latter two are completely inexperienced. The Interns taking on a House or Strange case would almost certainly end in disaster.</p><p></p><p>One the other hand, if they go to the warrens at level 3 and the goblins are CR 3, there's some argument to be made for a treadmill. </p><p></p><p>But even that fundamentally ignores higher level abilities that can and do significantly alter gameplay. For example, the level 3 Wizard might cast Invisibility on the Rogue, making it easy for the Rogue to scout the warrens. The level 1 party simply doesn't have that option.</p><p></p><p>Regarding the OP, it's your choice, but E1 would ignore a huge percentage of the game. I suspect that there are (non-level-based) games out there that specifically cater to such a style, which might make for a more enjoyable experience. Personally, I play D&D in part because I like the advancement, so the idea doesn't appeal to me.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Fanaelialae, post: 8629983, member: 53980"] That really depends on play style. Imagine a goblin warren filled with CR 1 goblins that the PCs can go to at level 1. If the PCs go there at level 3, but the goblins are still CR 1, there's not really a treadmill. The PCs might be more inclined to seek out CR 3 monsters, because those offer better treasure and XP, but that's their choice, not a treadmill. It's like claiming that Dr House and Dr Steven Strange are no different from Dr Interns J.D. and Turk (Scrubs, S1E1). I mean, sure, they're all doctors whose job it is to treat patients, but that's a very reductionist argument. Clearly, when you look more closely, the former are two of the best doctors in the world, while the latter two are completely inexperienced. The Interns taking on a House or Strange case would almost certainly end in disaster. One the other hand, if they go to the warrens at level 3 and the goblins are CR 3, there's some argument to be made for a treadmill. But even that fundamentally ignores higher level abilities that can and do significantly alter gameplay. For example, the level 3 Wizard might cast Invisibility on the Rogue, making it easy for the Rogue to scout the warrens. The level 1 party simply doesn't have that option. Regarding the OP, it's your choice, but E1 would ignore a huge percentage of the game. I suspect that there are (non-level-based) games out there that specifically cater to such a style, which might make for a more enjoyable experience. Personally, I play D&D in part because I like the advancement, so the idea doesn't appeal to me. [/QUOTE]
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