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Message: <blockquote data-quote="kigmatzomat" data-source="post: 1611790" data-attributes="member: 9254">Leveling varies with the classes and the setting.Pretty much anyone who takes part in combat on a regular basis can learn to go berserk on their own and gain levels in Barbarian.  Levels of fighter require practicing with a variety of weapons and armors along with serious sparring which can again be acquired in combat.  Rogues are kind of iffy; some people have a knack for being sharp-eyed, mentally cunning and opportunistic, but if the character wasn't already being mistaken for a rogue they probably need a tutor.Ranger requires a bit more study since there's a lot of knowledge involved in tracking and understanding your chosen foes so a tutor is needed or long-term in game experience with your foe.  A wizard needs a tutor or at least a hefty library and plenty of time.  Some require more setup.  The bard in my game wanted to become an Arcane Archer, a PrC that IMC is restricted to the elven military.  To acquire training he had to gain sponsorship to the academy in a way that wouldn't impare his adventuring career.  The rogue decided he wanted to go the dragon disciple route.  So he started getting dreams and would randomly sense magical auras (spontaneous Detect Magic).  He spent some time meditating (oddly not out of character) and focusing 'til he could manifest his spells naturally.  Then his dreams stepped up and he's found himself evolving.  Went 2 months in-game from when he got fire breath 'til he was in a situation stressful enough for him to use it on accident.  So there's no tried and true method, just doing what seems best for each character.</blockquote>

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