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Message: <blockquote data-quote="evilbob" data-source="post: 4066160" data-attributes="member: 9789">I wasn't sure if this was the exact right spot for this question (mods feel free to move if there's a better place), but I have a Ravenloft-specific question that is meant only for those who are on the GM's side of the screen.This question is extremely campaign-specific and definitely gives away information, so if you don't want to know more than you should about the Expedition to Castle Ravenloft campaign module (recent edition), please stop reading![sblock]So my question involves the fortunes of Ravenloft card reading of Strahd.  There are two locations given as options that do not have Strahd-based tactical encounters associated with them, which is somewhat frustrating.  One of these is the Office of Vengeance.This area already has an ECL of 12+, and it's possible to go even higher depending on how the PCs find the room.  The main creature here is a CR 11 by itself.  But, the cards list this as an option, and it is stated in the reading that if this location is chosen, the first time the PCs enter that room, Strahd is THERE.  He also refuses to run.  So you've got a CR 12-15 boss with a CR 11 creature and all the other little add-ons...  I'm thinking "likely TPK."  Not to mention that the entire point and story of the CR 11 creature is completely blown if Strahd is standing there with him.My question then to the collective is:  how would you handle this?  Would you change the encounter in any way?  Delaying Strahd seems to go against the spirit of what is supposed to happen the most, so would you take out the CR 11 creature?  Maybe put Strahd somewhere else?[/sblock]Thanks for the help!</blockquote>

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