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Message: <blockquote data-quote="haakon1" data-source="post: 4844248" data-attributes="member: 25619">I think we just have different views of the macro.IMC, it's unrealistic to say your party can get a new 9th level mage (or whatever other developed character is desired) anytime they like, because it assumes there's a plentiful supply of them, providing easy access to any party who wants one.  IMC, that character would be very rare and hard to find (PC software engineers in the 1970s) or unlikely to change employer (Olympic swimmers), or both (experienced NASA astronauts).The other part for me is that I want everyone to "earn their stripes" with each character, because it's more fun for everyone if everyone has to earn it.To you, there's a sufficient supply, so it's OK.  Or perhaps you're thinking PC's are exceptional, so allowing in an experienced one is fine.  Fair enough, I suppose.The other viable option I see for your side is to say: "eh, it just works better from a gamist POV to bring in characters with nearly the same level, so I don't sweat where they came from".  I think that's where most DM's sit on this issue, thinking it's more important than "earn your stripes" thing.</blockquote>