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Encounter count per level

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#1
Wick
Sep 03, 2008 15:21:28 I am creating a new campaign and have the story plotted out but need to build encounters. I plan on taking this campaign from 1st lvl to 30th lvl. So for a group of 5 players can someone point me to a table or can we create one that outlines how many average encounters should be planned for each level?

I realize that this will be general and not exact. I just want to plot out an outline so that I can then fill in the blanks as they adventure. No railroading here just need to plan.
#2
taishar
Sep 03, 2008 17:58:02 About 8-10 encounters per level is average (per book). Eh, I just did something like

Level 1:
Kobold Lair
A
B
C
Goblin Tribe
A
B
C
D
Random Encounter
A
B

Cheers
#3
pboyer
Sep 03, 2008 18:12:29 I like this recommendation from the DMG (pg 104):

One encounter "1 level below the party's level"
Three encounters "at the party's level"
Three encounters "1 level above the party's level"
One encounter "3 levels above the party's level" (boss)
One major quest XP reward

This list is especially handy because it does not specify whether these are combat or non-combat encounters, thus giving you more flexibility. I hope I could provide what you are looking for.
#4
Wick
Sep 03, 2008 19:00:12
I like this recommendation from the DMG (pg 104):

One encounter "1 level below the party's level"
Three encounters "at the party's level"
Three encounters "1 level above the party's level"
One encounter "3 levels above the party's level" (boss)
One major quest XP reward

This list is especially handy because it does not specify whether these are combat or non-combat encounters, thus giving you more flexibility. I hope I could provide what you are looking for.

Thanks I don't know how I missed that. That is is exactly the type of thing I need...

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 Wick Sep 03, 2008 15:21:28	I am creating a new campaign and have the story plotted out but need to build encounters. I plan on taking this campaign from 1st lvl to 30th lvl. So for a group of 5 players can someone point me to a table or can we create one that outlines how many average encounters should be planned for each level? I realize that this will be general and not exact. I just want to plot out an outline so that I can then fill in the blanks as they adventure. No railroading here just need to plan.
#2 taishar Sep 03, 2008 17:58:02	About 8-10 encounters per level is average (per book). Eh, I just did something like Level 1: Kobold Lair A B C Goblin Tribe A B C D Random Encounter A B Cheers
#3 pboyer Sep 03, 2008 18:12:29	I like this recommendation from the DMG (pg 104): One encounter "1 level below the party's level" Three encounters "at the party's level" Three encounters "1 level above the party's level" One encounter "3 levels above the party's level" (boss) One major quest XP reward This list is especially handy because it does not specify whether these are combat or non-combat encounters, thus giving you more flexibility. I hope I could provide what you are looking for.
#4 Wick Sep 03, 2008 19:00:12	I like this recommendation from the DMG (pg 104): One encounter "1 level below the party's level" Three encounters "at the party's level" Three encounters "1 level above the party's level" One encounter "3 levels above the party's level" (boss) One major quest XP reward This list is especially handy because it does not specify whether these are combat or non-combat encounters, thus giving you more flexibility. I hope I could provide what you are looking for. Thanks I don't know how I missed that. That is is exactly the type of thing I need...