| NewJeffCT |
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My players arrived in the Thistletop location at the end of the last session. However, in re-reviewing things between sessions, I can't see how it can be anything but a slaughterhouse with lots of dead PCs if I play it halfway realistically. Goblins are not geniuses, but also not stupid, and are led by Nualia, who would likely have them taking extra precautions as well. She has a pretty good wisdom.
It would be difficult for the players to get to the island without alerting the guards. To me, if goblins are attacked, they would all gather together in a secure location, or else counter-attack as a group.
Plus, not only do you have goblins and goblin dogs on the island, you have Nualia, Bruzthamus the bugbear, Ripnugget the goblin leader & his mount Stickfoot, the two other humans (Orik and Lyrie), Yeth Hounds... not to mention Malfeshnakor, shadows and the giant hermit crab, as well as the bunyip. I'm sure I missed a few things in there, too.
While I want the players to be challenged by a very tough encounter, I also want to try & play it realistically as well. If they try a hit & run attack, the goblins will be more prepared for their return.
Any advice?