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<blockquote data-quote="ExploderWizard" data-source="post: 5040717" data-attributes="member: 66434">Thats part of the challenge. The nature of the threat determines how easy it is to find out about and also how difficult it would be to run away once the poo pile has been stepped in. &nbsp;For example, the two deadly threats for a beginning area could be an owlbear lair and a necromancer with minions who has moved into an abandoned ruin outside of town.&nbsp;The challenges are both deadly to beginning characters but the nature of the threats are different. &nbsp;The owlbear lair could be scouted out and if the beast is roused, the party could thrown down food and perhaps make a clean getaway.&nbsp;The necromancer has an interest in keeping his lair a secret and do everything in his power to prevent discovery. If the party discovers the tower and notices suspicious activity, they may want to investigate. If discovered the necromancer will try and make sure none survive to tell the tale. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;This is entirely possible. In a sandbox campaign a player may have several characters active at a given time. &nbsp;&nbsp;&nbsp;Everyone enjoys different things. I like it when my epic stories just grow out of play rather than the play being aimed at making the story.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="ExploderWizard, post: 5040717, member: 66434"] Thats part of the challenge. The nature of the threat determines how easy it is to find out about and also how difficult it would be to run away once the poo pile has been stepped in. For example, the two deadly threats for a beginning area could be an owlbear lair and a necromancer with minions who has moved into an abandoned ruin outside of town. The challenges are both deadly to beginning characters but the nature of the threats are different. The owlbear lair could be scouted out and if the beast is roused, the party could thrown down food and perhaps make a clean getaway. The necromancer has an interest in keeping his lair a secret and do everything in his power to prevent discovery. If the party discovers the tower and notices suspicious activity, they may want to investigate. If discovered the necromancer will try and make sure none survive to tell the tale. This is entirely possible. In a sandbox campaign a player may have several characters active at a given time. Everyone enjoys different things. I like it when my epic stories just grow out of play rather than the play being aimed at making the story. [/QUOTE]

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