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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Li Shenron" data-source="post: 5933565" data-attributes="member: 1465">I agree with the OP. I've said elsewhere that the 5e draft feels to me a lot like D&D, but not like 1st level D&D. The power creep across editions is undenyable, although each step is not particularly large.The problem is that while those who want more power can easily add stuff (who didn't shell out a few bonus feats in 3ed?), replace rolls with maxed numbers, or just start at higher level, those who don't like to start powerful have a more difficult time toning it down in a way that keeps everybody balanced.Right now, I think 5e 1st-lv PCs can be toned down in the easiest way by removing Theme and Background, and adding them back later on, but still...</blockquote>