I must say that last night was the worst repeated stomping I received in this game so far. We were clearly outmatched and were quickly and efficiently dispatched by the hobgoblins. The second time in we faired slightly better, having two clerics, but not much.

As far as ideas? I think a caster would help dramatically, some AOE spells would help greatly. Either by slowing down the rush so the fighters can concentrate on one or two at a time, or massive concentrated damage. I agree with freeky in that we just weren't tough enough (high enough level) to put up much of a fight.

As a fourth level cleric, my party buffs aren't all that spectacular and bane is about the best I can conjure up to debuff a large group of enemy. Though Loris and I were managing to keep everyone in the fight at first, we were chewing through spell points very quickly and I didn't have any back up wands for that adventure. I don't know what spells I get at fifth level, but a mass fear or something seems in order.

If we were mostly all fifth level, we'd stand a much better chance, since the outpost isn't set up to defend easily. Having one fighter by the side entrance really dimishes our main offensive combat ability. It would work better I think if we had a caster that could run out and web that area and keep any enemies from breaking through the barricade. That could free up the other fighter to open up his six pack of hack'n'slash on the main front. Of course, I don't know how high of a level our casters are, so that plan may or may not work out.

Now that I think about it, Philip is just about to hit 3rd level, and has a wand of web he should be able to utilize at that point. If Loris is willing to play the healer, I can bring him into the fray. He has Repair spells, too, so he'll be able to heal Gauge more effectively than the clerics can.

Though it may seem that there isn't much of a need for a rogue, we only lasted a couple of minutes and don't know what we'll need to do or where we may have to go, so I wouldn't count that class out just yet. Plus, the sneak attack damage rocks.

If I think of any original suggestions, I'll post them, but with us being the levels we are, I'm not sure it's a matter or tactics as it is pure numbers. Of course, I'd try it again if everyone is game for it, but I fear the results may be the same as last night. I apoligize for the long post.

Graeyg Lightwynd