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Former DnD designer outlines why boss fights suck in fifth edition (www.wargamer.com)

submitted 3 weeks ago by Zagorath@aussie.zone to c/dndnext@ttrpg.network

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[–] MimicJar@lemmy.world 1 points 3 weeks ago

That is EXACTLY me. Two generous DMs, and me who caused weeping.

I knew it was a change so it wasn't gauntlet after gauntlet, it was a slow introduction. As a DM you get better at planning and as players they get better at planning.

In terms of shifting HP, sometimes it's 4 guards, sometimes it's 8. Having more token on the floor can be harder to manage, but more HP is easier to manage. And if course HP can be anything. More armor. Resistance to elements, etc. HP is just the more hidden stat.