Not every single fight I have is the story of a lifetime. They're interesting but I don't want them overstaying their welcome. If I have a fight where the gimmick is the enemy can fly, it's interesting up until the party is still in combat an hour and a half later where they feel they should just continue.My gut says 5-8. Never understood or enjoyed all these 2-3 round encounters people talk about. They don't sound like very interesting stories to me. (except occasionally when you run across the mook in the alley who pulls a knife on someone they shouldn't!)