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Message: <blockquote data-quote="MoutonRustique" data-source="post: 6350881" data-attributes="member: 22362">I am of those for whom the concept of balance is primordial - that being said, the word evidently means a different thing to different people. Most people I read saying something along the lines of : "there is no need for balance, you just..." are in fact balancing... It is thus evident that my understanding of the concept differs from theirs.Here is my offer for an elegant solution : build your monsters as you would; for monsters that cannot be used "w/o thinking about it too much at their CR", put a sidebar or a note of some kind indicating that this creature possibly requires the use of x and y considerations.The creature in question is a great example to use. While it may "clock in" at CR 5 or something - this isn't actually true. What you're saying is more along the lines of : this is where I believe it would be best used as opposed to this is the level at which regular PCs can take it on w/o too many special precautions (which is what I believe the CR says).It would then be a simple matter for you to add a sidebar stating that when used, its presence and power should be forewarned and possible counters prepared or encourage, strongly, non-combat resolutions and such and such.In essence, give a shout-out that this creature may cause problems when used w/o forethought and planning.</blockquote>