Remorhaz - Huh?

[Cleon]

These things kill parties I swear. The whole CR system is an approximate imo.

Yes, it's been obvious for years that Challenge Ratings are not an exact science.

 

[ARMR]

Yes, it's been obvious for years that Challenge Ratings are not an exact science.

Sadly, I'm afraid that it's not obvious to everyone, and many GMs continue to view CR as something set in stone.

 

[Cleon]

Sadly, I'm afraid that it's not obvious to everyone, and many GMs continue to view CR as something set in stone.

I'd have thought most DMs who applied Challenge Ratings in play would quickly discover the shortcomings of the system even if they had never heard about its problems from other sources.

 

[KingsRule77]

CR's work just fine in the context of the 'adventuring day'

 

[Cleon]

CR's work just fine in the context of the 'adventuring day'

Maybe, but only with some "adventuring days".

 

[KingsRule77]

Maybe, but only with some "adventuring days".

It's a bell curve. Some days will be easier or harder than others. Most days fall somewhere in the middle.