This is a very cool quest, but the danger is utterly horrendous for the meagre reward. TBH, it feels more like a random event than a quest. Atmospheric, but not something I'd risk doing. Could it maybe be changed to 2 person minimum and the reward upped, bumped up to a 2-7 quest, or changed to have some spawns that won't stomp most lone L5 PCs flat?
The quest is fine. Stratagy and creative tactics are required, which in all honesty, is good.
Adventuring is dangerous!
The trouble you face is the sort of thing that used to make whole parties worried, and it's a solo 2-5 quest. The danger's out of line with the other 2-5s. I have beat it a few times, but it's not worthwhile, expecially with how easy XP is to get now. Making it 2 person minimum would I think make it less perma-inducing.
yes, i did it last reset as a multiclass lvl 5 pc. I got 92 xp and no loot. Yay.....
I've had an issue with this quest sense the first time I stumbled in there and died...
Some call it strategy and tactics, others call it meta gaming. Only way to beat this quest is using OOC readiness. Then yeah, it's beatable. If you don't, and go in there thinking basic 1st through 5th quest, you will die. To me that makes it kind of broken to RP, (even solo).
PC: "Oh, maybe I should buff to the hilts, this cave looks scary!"
Gimme a break... Is it beatable; yes... Would you have to use OOC readiness; yes.
IMO it should be adjusted in some way. Even if you just leave "You see what you beleave to be XXX-dung on the ground." Outside the cave. Then at least you have an IC reason to be OOC ready.