Quote Originally Posted by Maglubiyet View Post
I like games with solid rules on encumbrance and fatigue. We spend entire sessions keeping records on exactly how much gear the party is carrying and how it's packed. If it's questionable, I'll have them roleplay it.

Combat we just handwave away. We assume that if you're carrying the proper equipment that it's a non-issue. Slaying the dragon is the easy part. Invoicing all of the coins, gems, and magical artifacts and packing them in the most efficient and balanced manner is where the real gaming comes into play.
The only thing that bugs me about that would be: how do you know if equipment gets used up in the combat? If I make sure to carry exactly 28 crossbow bolts before the fight, will I still have 28 crossbow bolts after the fight? This is IMPORTANT.