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<blockquote data-quote="babinro" data-source="post: 5685994" data-attributes="member: 67482"><p>I've run D&D 4E with just 2 characters and the fun factor really did take a hit. This was mainly due to the fact that 4E, really takes advantage of PC's using powers that combine with one another to become a better unit. Playing off your other PC's strengths and filling in for their weaknesses is part of the fun of the game. </p><p></p><p>The second thing that goes away is the strategic battles. Part of the interest from a battle standpoint is piecing together enemies that can synergize with one another and potentially pull the PC's attention. Fewer PC's leads to less room to work with as far as traps, and non-minion enemies. </p><p></p><p>The above said, I think you can still play and enjoy D&D 4e with 1 or 2 players. As the above stated the focus really has to be making the player feel awesome and powerful. From a DM, I'd recommend running actual monsters in groups of 3-4 with starting hp at 1/4th normal so you can incorporate some interesting encounters. Alternatively, you can keep them with higher hp but drastically lower damage output for monsters to increase the PC's survivability.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="babinro, post: 5685994, member: 67482"] I've run D&D 4E with just 2 characters and the fun factor really did take a hit. This was mainly due to the fact that 4E, really takes advantage of PC's using powers that combine with one another to become a better unit. Playing off your other PC's strengths and filling in for their weaknesses is part of the fun of the game. The second thing that goes away is the strategic battles. Part of the interest from a battle standpoint is piecing together enemies that can synergize with one another and potentially pull the PC's attention. Fewer PC's leads to less room to work with as far as traps, and non-minion enemies. The above said, I think you can still play and enjoy D&D 4e with 1 or 2 players. As the above stated the focus really has to be making the player feel awesome and powerful. From a DM, I'd recommend running actual monsters in groups of 3-4 with starting hp at 1/4th normal so you can incorporate some interesting encounters. Alternatively, you can keep them with higher hp but drastically lower damage output for monsters to increase the PC's survivability. [/QUOTE]
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