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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Luce" data-source="post: 6172027" data-attributes="member: 29760">I started DM-ing with 2e and while each group is unique here is my advise/observation:During  the first few levels (1-3 or 4) PC are fragile, so it may be good idea to allow for more story awards and focus more on campaign exposition (setting the base of operation, getting to know NPCs) then on combat. Luckily, level advancement at this point is still fairly fast. Latter there is more a chance to experiment with encounters difficulty without the constant fear that one unlucky round will kill a fully healthy PC.There is no shame in using published adventures, whether it is running them whole sale or using them for inspiration. While not tailor made for your group, the authors have put some though of how hard the adventure's encounters are. I personally learned a lot from running "Dungeon" modules. Since you said both that you are already familiar with the rules and have some free time may I suggest considering <a href="http://www.enworld.org/forum/showthread.php?333004-DMs-Do-you-play-run-modules" target="_blank">playrunning</a>. In other words take and adventure and run it for yourself, while players can and will get creative, having a first person perspective of and adventure you are going to run not only helps by having already dry run it, but also helps with identifying choke points and coming up with some descriptions (locations, colorful  NPCs) ahead of time. Also, while level advancement is fast at first it gradually start to slow down (DMG suggest 4-6 adventures are needed to gain a level). So be sure to include other types of rewards as well- favors from nobility, gaining friendships, land or property, NPC starting to fawn over the PCs etc.Just my 2 copper.</blockquote>

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