There wasn't a maximum level in 2e, but my friends and I got characters of ungodly level back when we played that. Something like 30+ for all of us.
In 3e, no, but I played from 3 to 28 in one game. After 2e, almost every game I've played in or run started above level 1, even if not much above it.
In 3e, no, but I played from 3 to 28 in one game. After 2e, almost every game I've played in or run started above level 1, even if not much above it.