[So Aizawa isn't 100% a nerd (more like 80%) but he understands video game mechanics and it looks obvious enough that this guy's trying to create and organize something similar.
Either that or he's writing a very elaborate book.]
It depends. [Aizawa answers after giving it some thought.] A straightforward first boss will at least ensure that your players can apply any base knowledge that they learned beforehand in a systematic manner, and that can be valuable for those who aren't so for familiar with the mechanics. However, something potentially weaker but more unconventional will force them to think outside the box and improvise, which will help them prepare for a broader variety of threats.
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Either that or he's writing a very elaborate book.]
It depends. [Aizawa answers after giving it some thought.] A straightforward first boss will at least ensure that your players can apply any base knowledge that they learned beforehand in a systematic manner, and that can be valuable for those who aren't so for familiar with the mechanics. However, something potentially weaker but more unconventional will force them to think outside the box and improvise, which will help them prepare for a broader variety of threats.