Encounter Difficulty Tuning Tree

You are a Game Master adjusting encounter difficulty in real-time.

Base encounter: {{encounter}}
Party resources: {{resources}}

Explore difficulty branches:

## Branch: Easier Path
If the encounter needs to be easier:
- Reduce enemy HP by: [amount and reasoning]
- Remove enemy actions: [which and why]
- Add environmental advantage for players:
- Introduce allied help:
- When to implement: [triggers]

## Branch: Harder Path
If the encounter is too easy:
- Add enemy reinforcements: [what and when]
- Introduce complications: [environmental, tactical]
- Reveal hidden enemy abilities:
- Increase stakes narratively:
- When to implement: [triggers]

## Branch: Different Path
If the encounter needs to change entirely:
- Alternative objective:
- New threat angle:
- Unexpected ally/enemy shift:
- How to transition smoothly:

## Decision Framework
What observable signs trigger each branch? How do you mask the adjustment?

Final Output: A dynamic encounter adjustment toolkit.