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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Jake Johnson" data-source="post: 6348451" data-attributes="member: 6777367">So, as our new group works through the Starter Set, I'm planning for Hoard of the Dragon Queen. As part of the process, I'm thinking about how to help my players hit the trail with a balanced party that will allow everyone to play the way they want while contributing to the overall success of the story. Perhaps some of you with more DMing experience than I can share some insights. First, does anyone know how many players will be appropriate for Hoard of the Dragon Queen? I have five interested for sure, and maybe one or two more who would join in if the adventure would support more. I'd be comfortable running a game with eight, if the adventure would support that many.My next question has to do with party composition. What classes do you see as most important for party success? The players seem fairly open, as long as they end up with a character that feels fun to play. My sense is that we need at least one heavy fighter, one cleric, and one pure spell caster, at a minimum, with other roles being less critical. I suppose we should have at least one or two archers, and perhaps a rogue or maybe a bard. I'd be interested to hear what you all think.Finally, I'm assuming most players will start with fairly standard equipment (packs). Are there any pieces of equipment you would recommend that might not be obvious choices?</blockquote>