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Drausktanchache 07-16-06, 03:00 PM	I'm thinking of sending my players to a land that is largely populated by undead, even the cities are starting to become overrun, my first battle pits them up against wave after wave of undead slowly getting stronger, I'm planning on them fleeing, so it shouldn't be a big deal, then they purify a city, but what should they do next, i mean should i give them hints on the source yet, or just continue have them battle undead for a while, the party is lvl 5...
Reversefigure4 07-16-06, 07:10 PM	I'm planning on them fleeing, so it shouldn't be a big deal Be prepared for them not to flee, too. The players won't know that's what they are supposed to do, and might well fight the endless hordes to a TPK.
allenchan 07-16-06, 07:36 PM	Be prepared for them not to flee, too. The players won't know that's what they are supposed to do, and might well fight the endless hordes to a TPK. Its been known to happen, especially if they're used to everything in the game being beatable. However, I suggest not holding back, if they dig themselves into a TPK then let them have it. Then, in future situations, they will (hopefully) have a firm grasp of the need to survive IC.
SPEAR9 07-18-06, 08:14 PM	Leave a clue or incintive to leave the area.If they decide to take the"bait",then give further specifics. If not,get a shovel. This is going to be ugly.
ccerose 07-18-06, 08:58 PM	If my players think they can overcome the odds, they will keep on plugging away. The only time they run is when they know they are ineffectual. In your situation, a TPK doesn't need to happen. If they don't realize the overwhelming odds and leave, perhaps they'll get the message after a couple of them bite the dust.