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D&D 5E (2024) GMs: How long should it usually take to go from level 1 to 4?

Thread starter EzekielRaiden
Start date Tuesday at 11:48 PM

GMs: How long should it take to go from level 1 to 4?

Less than 3 sessions
3-4 sessions
5-6 sessions
7-8 sessions
9+ sessions
It happens when a given character's XP total reaches 2700.
I decide when the characters level up, so it happens when I say so.
It should happen when it happens, no expected time frame.
My approach is different enough that I cannot answer the question as asked.
I just want to see the results and don't care that that means my vote is wasted.

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DragonLancer

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51 minutes ago

Lanefan said:
Isn't that just pure DM fiat, though? They level when you decide they level?

Yes, it can be interpreted that way but it's still not a bad thing. Player's can have agency but the DM can't?

I've been using Milestone XP for nearly 20 years and myself and the people I play with, find it works much better, more organic, than tracking XP. Different groups will obviously vary.