| depmod242 |
I'm new to the beginner box as well. My wife has been the Game Master and my brother and I created some characters and made a run at it and died on the second goblin encounter. We have since tried again with my kids and the adventure is much easier with a party of 4-5. I will do my best to answer the questions based on my limited knowledge and what I have read so far.
1. It does seem a bit like cheating, but it is really up to you how you want to play. Since you are starting out there is no harm, but when you get a little more experience you will likely be able to come up with other solutions.
2. I think it it is possible, again, based on what you want to allow and how you want to play, but if you were playing with a group of people it would definitely slow things down.
3. In the beginner box, it doesn't really get into the carrying capacity so I don't think it matters, but when you start reading the core rulebook and move on from the beginner box, it will describe how to determine the carrying capacity and its effects.
4. To repeat, answers 1 and 2, it is really up to you, but I am not an experienced GM. I think it is stretching it a bit, but does seem feasible as long as the effects of both potions stayed long enough to pass over the skeletons and the cave ceiling was high enough. But I'll leave it to a more experienced player to chime in.
Anyway, just thought I'd give some thoughts since I am at about the same stage you are. Good luck and have fun!