Remathilis
Legend
I never said anything about level 5. I have only been saying that a level one PC isn't just a nobody and I've been arguing against level -0 style play. I don't like disposable toons, I like characters who start inexperienced but still somewhat competent. Less zero to hero and more Heroes Journey.If level 5 is really level 1 (the way you describe it),then you can easily just start at level 5 and be happy. And the person who wants a real zero to hero experience can actually start at level 1. Everyone is happy.
But if your level one is actually that other person's level 5, you are cutting them out of the game. Why design a system to actively exclude a fairly common preference for no real gain?