Just for comparison, most of the humanoid entries in AD&D (1e) Monster Manual list the No. Appearing as 20-200 (i.e. 2d10 x 10). This is for wilderness encounters (or just faction size).
1e has separate tables for number appearing in the dungeon. Goblins, for example, appear in groups of 6-15 (1d10+5).
Yeah you could certainly include multipliers if you preferred! I try to keep things manageable for myself, 3d6-5d6 is plenty for me to keep track of, or I just start describing them as 'units' e.g. 5d6 detachments.
Just for comparison, most of the humanoid entries in AD&D (1e) Monster Manual list the No. Appearing as 20-200 (i.e. 2d10 x 10). This is for wilderness encounters (or just faction size).
1e has separate tables for number appearing in the dungeon. Goblins, for example, appear in groups of 6-15 (1d10+5).
3d6 will certainly produce less "swingy" results.
Yeah you could certainly include multipliers if you preferred! I try to keep things manageable for myself, 3d6-5d6 is plenty for me to keep track of, or I just start describing them as 'units' e.g. 5d6 detachments.