So it turns out that in Advanced Dungeons and Dragons it's very hard to get past level 1. And I dont know what to do about that. https://m.primal.net/Kuzt.png
Nerf the enemies a little?
I've been fighting a Goblin. Giant rat is easier. But much less XP. I might have to find some easy monsters though i thought goblins were that. Maybe Orcs. I'm loathe to change the original AD&D rules early, but might have to...
Kobolds. Lots and lots of kobolds 👍
I don’t play D&D nor most any games. One of my friends husbands used to play it weekly. They had game night at their house as least once a month. The wives & girlfriends hit the pool with the kiddos while they played. They did have one woman player IIRC. Do you play IRL? That might be a good place to pick up tips. Sincerely. Don’t know if that’s helpful but I remember how serious they took those games. They moved away.