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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Syrsuro" data-source="post: 4629428" data-attributes="member: 58162">This can definately work. But what do you gain by it (aside from a bit less prep time)? Is there some reason why it isn't a good idea to determine what the players will be getting over the course of the next half-dozen adventures?   And if you assume that the loot will balance out whether you use the RAW parcel system or a more randomized approach, then it really shouldn't matter in the long run (although it can make a huge difference in the short run). The way I see it:  Plan out the parcels ahead of time, but don't let yourself be forced into seeing them as 'parcels'.  Dump all of the loot into one big pile and then divy up the items among the planned encounters based on what you think feels right.   The purpose of the parcels is to ensure a certain balance - to make sure that the players power advances 'properly' (according to the 'delicate' math of the 4E system).  But there isn't anything magical about the makeup of each individual parcel. (Of course, if you don't buy into the balance approach you are free to ignore all of their advice about treasure.  But that is also true even if you do use a parcel system). Carl</blockquote>