Horse Grenades, Hand Shoes, and Hit Points -- Close Enough is Good Enough
Horse Grenades, Hand Shoes, and Hit Points -- Close Enough is Good Enough

archfossil.wordpress.com Horse Grenades, Hand Shoes, and Hit Points — Close Enough is Good Enough
The Barbarian has had a rough session. A couple rough sessions actually. They’re not built for much outside of fighting, but the plot for this game has taken a turn towards a more narrative-d…

Identifying when to throw those last few hit points in the trash and call the fight a "win" for the adventurers is part of what separates a great GM from a good GM.
Your games pacing, the spotlight moment for your heavy hitters, and respecting your players time and emotional investment in a combat scene, are all much more important than the big bads last 10 HP.