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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Quickleaf" data-source="post: 6041979" data-attributes="member: 20323">I disagree that "flat math" is as simple as changing the numbers. The rider effects of powers, which action is required for what rider, effects the powers has, whether it's save ends or until end of next turn (or something else), or any number of contextual elements - all these have a great effect on the level-appropriateness of an encounter.Take a look at Mar Monack's "Tutorial:Terrain Powers" article. What you'll notice is that a rider condition (eg. Slowed) is worth more at low levels than it is at high levels, IOW a paragon PC/creature might inflict slowed with a Move Action, while a heroic PC requires a Standard Action. Or, another way to say it: the same attack (standard action) with the same rider (slowed) should do more damage at high levels.Another element is what the players bring to the table. Higher level characters often have many ways to shake off effects and mitigate or avoid damage. Which is why you see (well-designed) higher level monsters have effects on their powers, get more than one attack, and have more immediate/triggered actions.For your purpose, since humanoids generally aren't too mechanically complex, you could probably get by doing what you say. However, just cause it works for simple monsters don't assume it will work for complex ones.</blockquote>