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<blockquote data-quote="Voadam" data-source="post: 8954984" data-attributes="member: 2209"><p>Also don't be afraid to have some fights be against just a couple minions so there is some quick combat for pacing that actually uses the combat mechanics (something abstracting out combat to a skill challenge can leave unsatisfied).</p><p></p><p>4e baseline fights are designed to be big action movie fight scenes with things going back and forth and be rollicking and take time (Captain America elevator fight scene). Some fights though should be quick and done where the PCs can look bad ass and win with one shots. For the latter a few (not the baseline encounter budget of four or five per PC) minions is perfect.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voadam, post: 8954984, member: 2209"] Also don't be afraid to have some fights be against just a couple minions so there is some quick combat for pacing that actually uses the combat mechanics (something abstracting out combat to a skill challenge can leave unsatisfied). 4e baseline fights are designed to be big action movie fight scenes with things going back and forth and be rollicking and take time (Captain America elevator fight scene). Some fights though should be quick and done where the PCs can look bad ass and win with one shots. For the latter a few (not the baseline encounter budget of four or five per PC) minions is perfect. [/QUOTE]
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