Wow. So much knit picking.
You’re right. I apologize for that. And I acknowledge the length of my LR is irrelevant.
I still suggest you try to be your own DM. You can absolutely push your party beyond the point when they ask for a rest. You know the game well enough to find the right challenge for the ressources you have available. Some fights need everything you’ve got; most don’t.
This isn’t a solution to the overall problem, nor is it helpful for new players. This is a friendly suggestion that might be a welcome change of pace.
