I found a gauntlet, did some one throw it down?

Baleful Polymorph ^^^

Let me get right to the skinny of this blog post. Your PC's are mortals. Amazing mortals yes, but indeed at the end of the day you all can expire. I bring this up not for the purpose of stating the obvious, but because PC death is starting to look like a very real thing. Before with PC death, the casualties were limited to two and there were willing and able bodies ready to aid in the resurrection process.

I have been perusing the various deziens of the dungeon you are currently in. A few mentionable entries and the boss "Mokmurian," are all potentially deadly. Not to one PC but to the whole gang. TPK is a phrase that some have been tossing around.

Just like in RL, when planning for death you want a will. For PC's this will means an understanding of what new character you may have to roll if the circumstances arise. I am not again guaranteeing anything, but the statistical probability of TPK has been higher with this dungeon than ever. SO HERE IS WHAT TO DO....

1. Think of new classes you may want to play, even if there is not a TPK people can always pull a Nicodemus and try something new.

2. Discuss party balance with the group. If you all simultaneously decide to be tanks, then the party will be doomed to fail, with a lack of heals, etc.

3. Consider new classes offered by Paizo, the cavalier, the oracle, the witch and the summoner. This will be new and exciting, and allow me to give feedback to the forums to help them shape the new face of 3.75. (I can provide links if needed)

4. Let me know, individually and as a group your plans. I will try to have a contingency plan in the event of a TPK. My readiness will be based on how much I have discussed things with the group.

5. DO NOT in any circumstance, drag ass in an attempt to have your character killed. It is irresponsible to the party, and will draw GM aggro as well as multiple facepalm points.

However time and again you have surprised me with your ingenuity and skill in over coming big obstacles. As you get higher level the stakes get raised too, this is when the game can get truly exciting. I expect a good fight with Mokmurian and his cronies. Just be prepared for, disintegrate, finger of death, quickened 3rd level spells, limited wish, and baleful polymorph, because the GM is throwing down the gauntlet.