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<blockquote data-quote="the Jester" data-source="post: 1257125" data-attributes="member: 1210">Actually, I'd argue that a 1st-level barbarian isn't better than other 1st-level characters.&nbsp; The thing that makes the apprentice-level characters 'better' at 1st level (imho) is the combining of abilities a straight 1st-level pc can't have.&nbsp; For instance, a barb/wiz apprentice-level pc may not be able to rage, but if his main focus is going to be wizard and she starts off with 12 hp... well, that's an unfair advantage (imo).Granted the difference isn't much, but like I said, my primary objection is one of taste.&nbsp; On the other hand, I've always found the ease of slipping more classes on like boots to be a little weird, at least in the case of classes like wizard and monk.&nbsp; But the convenience it gives pcs when it comes to customizing their characters is high enough to override my issues with it.&nbsp; With apprentice level rules, a pc gets a short-term boost that doesn't have any lasting effect on the character- it's just a step up for a little while.</blockquote>

[QUOTE="the Jester, post: 1257125, member: 1210"] Actually, I'd argue that a 1st-level barbarian isn't better than other 1st-level characters. The thing that makes the apprentice-level characters 'better' at 1st level (imho) is the combining of abilities a straight 1st-level pc can't have. For instance, a barb/wiz apprentice-level pc may not be able to rage, but if his main focus is [i]going to be[/i] wizard and she starts off with 12 hp... well, that's an unfair advantage (imo). Granted the difference isn't much, but like I said, my primary objection is one of taste. On the other hand, I've always found the ease of slipping more classes on like boots to be a little weird, at least in the case of classes like wizard and monk. But the convenience it gives pcs when it comes to customizing their characters is high enough to override my issues with it. With apprentice level rules, a pc gets a short-term boost that doesn't have any lasting effect on the character- it's just a step up for a little while. [/QUOTE]

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