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Message: <blockquote data-quote="irdeggman" data-source="post: 3920141" data-attributes="member: 16285">But just because they are the same level does not mean they are in the same location on that level.The drow level buy back is:7,000 xp for the first LA (1,000 x 7, and must be 8th level ECL (ECL) to do this) {has a +2 LA and must be 6th level in classes to be eligible}and10,000 xp for the 2nd LA (1000 x 9 and must be at least 10th level (ECL) to do this) {has a +1 LA and must be 9th level in classes to be eligible}That is 17,000 points (minimum) difference.To reach 21st level a character needs 210,000 xpTo reach 20th level a character needs 190,000 xpWhich means it takes 20,000 xp to get from 20th to 21st level.So the one who didn't have to buy back levels is a heck of lot closer.And before going on and saying that he will gain more xp earlier since he is "lower level" - remember that there is a risk associated with that gain.He is also more likely to die. He will have less hit points (less HD), less chance to hit (lower BAB due to less HD), lower saving throws, less spells, etc.Oh and the drow also has light blindness (always on) {can be a major drawback} and no low-light vision (even though he has 120 dark vision) {dark vision tends to be better, but may not be based on circumstances - like outdoors at night.</blockquote>