On this episode of the RPGBOT.Podcast, we discusss managing difficulty and tone in combat. How do set and maintain the tone of our game in combat? How do we provide an appropriate challenge while avoiding the worst parts of TTRPG combat (the shinkicking)? We talk both planning and execution.

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MATERIALS REFERENCED IN THIS EPISODE

• Special thanks to Stubbenz for the idea for this episode
• RPGBOT.Podcast Episodes
• RPGBOT.Podcast S2E7 – Random Encounters
• Mörk Borg Cult: Heretic – RPGBOT.News S2E32
• RPGBOT.News – MOAR The Monsters Know What They're Doing with Keith Ammann
• How to Defend Your Lair with Keith Ammann – RPGBOT.Masterclass S2E95
• Other Stuff
• DnD 5e – Practical Guidet to Doom-Style DnD Combat