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Wizards of Eem EP011 – The Case for Imbalanced Combat

Are you a GM tired of building "perfectly balanced" encounters? In this episode, we explore why Land of Eem embraces unfair fights—and how imbalance leads to better stories.

Topics include:

• Why imbalance creates tension, surprise, and creativity
• How Land of Eem’s conflict system rewards clever thinking
• Famous examples of underdogs overcoming impossible odds
• Real GM tips for using imbalance as a storytelling tool

Forget stat math—this is about drama, discovery, and heroic failure.

Tune in and learn how to make your next unbalanced encounter unforgettable.

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Rollin' Down the Road is featured in the Rickety Stitch Book 2: The Middle-Route Run by Ben Costa and James Parks.

The lyrics were written by Ben Costa and James Parks, and the song was written by musician Evin Wolverton.

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