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Message: <blockquote data-quote="The Sigil" data-source="post: 260432" data-attributes="member: 2013">Re: Re: Re: Epic Levels from another PerspectiveI don't necessarily see a conflict here at all...The "long-lived" races (elves, dwarves) are almost always depicted as having extraordinarily low birth rates (compared to humans).  Yeah, your whole population may be 6th level, but is that going to help you conquer the humans when your population is only a few hundred against their several thousands?  I happen to think that it wouldn't be two hard for a foe that outnumbers you 10 or 20 to one to bring you down... even if you are a few levels higher.  Throw a 6th-level fighter at 20 1st-level fighters who are dug in and prepared for an assault - they will probably be able to whittle him down with missile fire as he approaches than get constant flanking bonuses on him... and 6th-level isn't enough for a whirlwind attack.  Add in shield walls and reach weapons and the odds get even worse for the 6th-level guy.Yeah, the average elf/dwarf is much tougher (read: more levels) than your average human, but also represents a greater percentage of his respective population... and is hence much more reluctant to give his life in assault (defense may be another matter).--The Sigil</blockquote>