For the Gith patrol, I used the 3 ogres. However, I had to do it twice because the first time the ogres completely demolished the patrol while remaining all in reasonable health. I wanted the ogres to die so I could get the int-17 circlet. On the second time the patrol killed the ogres with only one guy still standing and I could quickly take him down. Worked perfectly.
I was in EA, but I haven't played for quite a while - I am finding it much much easier than it was in EA. I remember in EA finding the minotaurs in the underdark difficult, but this time they went down in a few hits. I don't think I have gotten better - I think it is just easier.
