Help with encounter design and search...

[Primitive Screwhead]

Hey all.. my search-fu is failing me.

Many moons ago, prior to 4e, there was a discussion regarding what size the encounter battlespace should be. Some very wise poster came up with a mathematically formula to use as a start that went something like:

# of squares needed for optimal movement in combat = (# NPC * x) + (# PC * y).... ?


ANyway... I lost my computer's hard drive where I had that saved... {and many other 3x house rules}

I was not able to find it via EnWorlds Search options nor google..

can someone point out the thread or have the whole discussion all over again?

 

[Mark]

Try some of these -

- Google Search

 

[MonkeyDragon]

For an average encounter area, defined as not meant to be be cramped quarters OR a wide open battlefield, the space should be as follows:

Number of squares occupied by everyone involved in the fight x 4.

Easy peasy. This formula, adjusted as needed for flavor or other situational factors, has never failed me.

 

[Primitive Screwhead]

Thanks Mark.. it wasn't that page, but it got me in the right direction..

Mike's Law of Minimum Encounter Area

For those not interested enough to click through, the concept is :

Minimum Encounter Area = (Area of PC's x PC Speed) + (Area of NPC's x NPC Speed)

Adjusted by tactical desires, of course