Redbrand Hideout Room 9 in the Starter Set is a deadly 1200XP of 1000XP budget for 5 LVL 2 characters. Intentional?

@limpin_jezus @Wizards_DnDRedbrand Hideout Room 9 in the Starter Set is a deadly 1200XP of 1000XP budget for 5 LVL 2 characters. Intentional? yes – charging in is a dangerous tactic, PCs are much better off trying to trick them.

— Mike Mearls (@mikemearls) August 20, 2014