@dungeons Adventurers, there's a Giant Rat ahead with 25 EXP. Here are your choices: 1) Engage and fight it, 2) sneak past the rodent, 3) rest and recover, or 4) return to town. While avoiding has no risk, it also offers no reward. Option 3 would replenish hit points at the cost of hit dice. Fighting would endanger party members, and potentially spend weapons, armor, and spell slots. Going back to town has its own limitations. It's up to you, but taking risks can [1/2]