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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Oofta" data-source="post: 8822074" data-attributes="member: 6801845">I've run games for two groups simultaneously keeping them at the same level with the same options for builds and wealth.  One group was significantly more effective than the other, it had nothing to do with what they were given it had everything to do with team dynamics and tactics.The CR system is designed for 4 person party of inefficient newbies with no magic, feats or multiclassing.  In addition the rankings are often misunderstood.  Deadly doesn't mean a PC will die, it's that there's a high likelihood.  Basically they shot for the low end of the spectrum and it will always be and has always been up to the DM to balance encounters depending on numerous factors including how good the group's tactics are.A preponderance of magic item will increase the capability and can make people more reliant on magic items than the abilities associated with their class.  Whether that's good or bad is a matter of personal preference. Personally I go with fewer magic items and fairly low amounts of gold.</blockquote>