jdavis
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For some reason players always think they can win any fight put before them. I don't think you did anything wrong, you fudged some roles to cover for their bad dice but there is no way to cover for PC's making stupid mistakes. They had plenty of time to get away and come back with help or a good plan but they decided to wade into something that was above their ability and bash heads with it on it's terms. I'd make a point to let them know that they died do to a wrong choice before the battle started and that sometimes you have to run away, you can always come back later when the characters are better prepared.
In a situation like this I'd bring the characters back and have them owe a big favor to a powerful Cleric who would take advantage of this to get them to do some "jobs" for him. He could become a starting point for other adventures as a recurring character.
Another thing to remember when fudging roles or changing things up as DM, you should never ever ever let the players know you fudged any roles or changed anything up.
In a situation like this I'd bring the characters back and have them owe a big favor to a powerful Cleric who would take advantage of this to get them to do some "jobs" for him. He could become a starting point for other adventures as a recurring character.
Another thing to remember when fudging roles or changing things up as DM, you should never ever ever let the players know you fudged any roles or changed anything up.
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