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Message: <blockquote data-quote="delericho" data-source="post: 4546448" data-attributes="member: 22424">Because the page count is directly related to the cost, while the number of encounters is directly related to the play-time. I can say with some confidence that my group will get through "King of the Trollhaunt Warrens" in about 3 sessions of play, for example.Since my gaming budget isn't infinite, the play-time versus the cost is a factor that I consider. It isn't the only factor, or even the biggest one (quality is), but it is a factor. And with "Trollhaunt Warrens" I found myself thinking that it was awfully slim for the price point. Had it not been for the excellent reviews I've seen, I wouldn't have bothered.Sure, but I don't think they go hand in hand. Certainly, it will take me less time to prep "King of the Trollhaunt Warrens" than either "Forges of the Mountain King" or the typical Pathfinder adventure. But "Trollhaunt Warrens" is probably 3 sessions of play, "Mountain King" about 4, and the typical Pathfinder adventure 5 or 6. And, in both cases, this is largely down to the format - the new format preps quicker, but gives shorter play-times.As for how satisfying the game experience is? Well, I'd need to get back to you after we've run through the three. My gut feeling, however, is that there won't be much in it. I suspect Pathfinder would win, but largely because we'd be approaching it in campaign-mode, whereas the others will be in one-shot mode. "Trollhaunt Warrens" should come second, partly because of the format, and partly because the 'official' icons are easier to follow than the OGL ones Goodman were forced to use. But I fully expect us to have a good time playing through all three.</blockquote>

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