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Message: <blockquote data-quote="DM-Rocco" data-source="post: 2321698" data-attributes="member: 14451">I actually start every adventuring party of mine at 0th level.  Well, once or twice I would start them at 5th level, but usually at oth level.  I don't give them there first level feat and no skills.   I do this for two reasons, one, to give them a feel for the game in which they are about to play, lay down the base rules and any changes so they can get a feel for what feats and skill might prove useful.   Two, makes the PCs greatly appreciate the game and thier characters all the more. I usually have them go through a boot camp or training hall of sorts, where they go through soe low DC traps and situations that cover any house rules that you might want to play.  I also have them interact in a city enviorment to get them into the swing of some type of trade skill, something they can use in the future and give flavor to thier characters. If you want to know what to expect, your players will whine and complain, a few might like it but stick to your guns, in the end, they have richer characters and are attached to them more. I recomend giving no XP for the first level, that is 0th - 1st level.  Just let it be all about role-playing, that also sets the stage to get your players thinking.   Also, way back in an old Dragon magazine, I tried to find the number but couldn't, it is under 80 though, they had an awesome article for 0th level characters.</blockquote>