The first session of mass combat in 1e went very well. I'm sure I did some things wrong, and it was unfortunate that it was the session we've had with the most players and NPC mercenaries doing most of the work, but it did mean the insane amount of loot and XP had people to distribute to.
The party ended up getting a little sidetracked by a whole nest of ogres.
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https://mindweaverpg.wordpress.com/2023/06/30/play-report-kotb-barrier-march-session-52-surprise-ogres/
Searching for more information about the lay of the land around the bugbear crag, the party ends up ambushing a patrol, but when the ambush doesn't get surprise, the battle is far more even than intended.