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Message: <blockquote data-quote="OB1" data-source="post: 8683198" data-attributes="member: 6796241">Update:  Just had our 7th session with the house rule I outlined in the OP and the results have been a rousing success at the table.  This last weekend, we had a combat where all 5 PCs were dropped to 0 HP at some point (they are level 4), and had three players on 2 failed death saves at one point (with one who rolled successfully on what would have been their 3rd).  The slowed effect is proving to be just the right amount of challenge, and with PCs still up and drawing enemy fire, they have to quickly change tactics when they start getting low on HP or fall to 0.  I've also found that disadvantage on Concentration checks while at 0HP strikes a good balance.The players are enjoying being able to do something while at 0HP, and I like that dropping someone to 0 doesn't lead to an immediate death spiral for the party, but that it does have lasting consequences through the encounter.  I am curious as to how much bigger an effect the Slow will be as PCs reach 5th level, but I think that will be balanced by then having access to resurrection magic should a party member actually die. Will keep reporting in as the party progresses, but so far, it's working as I intended and everyone is having a great time with the rule.</blockquote>