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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Ath'kethin" data-source="post: 7701451" data-attributes="member: 6798775">So, a group of newish players following baseline expectations (possibly even Basic D&D) and no optional rules.  Sounds like the type of group who could use serious help building encounters.After all, I think those of us who are more seasoned have a better sense of how to gauge our groups and account on-the-fly for issues that arise during play.  I know that when planning encounters for my campaign, I am capable of thinking in terms of what tactics my players are likely to employ.  I have no problem with most "official" help being aimed at players who lack my level of familiarity, comfort, and/or expertise with the rules.  By the time most of the issues described in this thread appear, hopefully the DM will have had a chance to develop end get a better feel for things themselves.</blockquote>