I don't think how many is as important as why.
I have these people in the group.
Wizard - will probably never multiclass doesn't see any gain or role play reason to do so.
Cleric/Sacred exorsist (I think it is called) - Became one when he realized what sorts of things the big bad organization was throwing at them.
Fighter/Bard (monte)/ bladesinger - wanted the PrC from 0 level (started as an apprentice) on.
Rogue/Fighter - mostly rogue 2 levels of fighter becuase he thought himself ineffective in combat, wanted to Toughen up. Plans to take spellfire weilder at like 13-15th level. Mainly becuase he is one of 3 he knows of. Long involved campaign plot has it but can't let anyone know he has it.
Fighter/ranger(monte)/windrider - Started out as a scout/soldier character now main stay fighter with a nasty wolf/silver dragon mount. Took wind rider becuase he wanted to stand out a little more. MOre a Player concern than a character but a valid point either way. Now he couldn't be happier
Rogue - A basic thief wants to stay that way no multiclass/PrC aspirations. this is his second character first being a straight fighter.
I don't care how many multiclass or do other things as long as the character or the player has a legitimate reason and yes wanted more power is a reason. As far as min-maxing I can out do my players anyday and they know I will if they push it to far.
later
I have these people in the group.
Wizard - will probably never multiclass doesn't see any gain or role play reason to do so.
Cleric/Sacred exorsist (I think it is called) - Became one when he realized what sorts of things the big bad organization was throwing at them.
Fighter/Bard (monte)/ bladesinger - wanted the PrC from 0 level (started as an apprentice) on.
Rogue/Fighter - mostly rogue 2 levels of fighter becuase he thought himself ineffective in combat, wanted to Toughen up. Plans to take spellfire weilder at like 13-15th level. Mainly becuase he is one of 3 he knows of. Long involved campaign plot has it but can't let anyone know he has it.
Fighter/ranger(monte)/windrider - Started out as a scout/soldier character now main stay fighter with a nasty wolf/silver dragon mount. Took wind rider becuase he wanted to stand out a little more. MOre a Player concern than a character but a valid point either way. Now he couldn't be happier
Rogue - A basic thief wants to stay that way no multiclass/PrC aspirations. this is his second character first being a straight fighter.
I don't care how many multiclass or do other things as long as the character or the player has a legitimate reason and yes wanted more power is a reason. As far as min-maxing I can out do my players anyday and they know I will if they push it to far.
later