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I know the area you're talking about, and I've run it for my Players before. They didn't seem to have as much trouble as you did.
Curse of the Crimson Throne Spoilers
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The Daemon and the Vampire don't have to be fought at all, and the necromancer should try and escape when the tide of battle turns against him. Also level 5 is too low to tackle that particular dungeon and I'm surprised your GM let you get there before hitting at least 6 or 7.
The Daemon and the Vampire don't have to be fought at all, and the necromancer should try and escape when the tide of battle turns against him. Also level 5 is too low to tackle that particular dungeon and I'm surprised your GM let you get there before hitting at least 6 or 7.
Being released at a monthly rate means it's nigh impossible to playtest an entire AP issue, that's why Paizo relies on top designers.
That said, of course there are flaws in the APs, but that's the nature of trying to create adventures for EVERY group ever. GMs should do at least a little to tailor things to their party and pick where problem sections might arise.
But if someone can point out another company releasing adventures of such consistent high quality with as few problem areas on such a regular schedule please I'd love to hear about them.