Challenge Rating is Broken in D&D 5e (and We Can Prove it Mathematically)

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Duration: 29:37
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We do an analysis of our own play groups, and use the stats of real characters to compare to the Challenge Ratings presented in the DMG and Monster Manual. Then we ask the question, how do we fix this and build balanced combat encounters.

TIME STAMPS
0:00 - Intro
0:53 - Disclaimer
3:15 - Overview on Characters
4:43 - Our Method
5:57 - Party Defence
7:33 - Party Offence
10:27 - Party VS CR
14:49 - Alternate Party
17:26 - Building Better Encounters
19:53 - What Does Balance Look Like?
24:16 - Questions To Ask?

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