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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Dracomeander" data-source="post: 2228417" data-attributes="member: 20009">I can see where this could be a reasonable request most of the time as well as Methos' requirement to advance all the way through a Prestige Class before considering another. However, with those restrictions, I would have lost out on playing one of the funnest characters I've played in 3.x Ed.My character concept from level one was an elven rogue/wizard working toward becoming an Arcane Archer. He was totally focused on archery and becoming one of the elven elite. However, he was also extremely concerned with freedom and the rights of others to live their lives without interference/oppression. The way I was playing the character the DM pointed out the Holy Liberator to me and suggested I consider combining it with the Arcane Archer alternating levels in each. The combination was a much better fit for how that character presented himself in the world and was not overpowering. The abilities of each class were complimentary, but by trying to advance both, the abilities were received at a much slower rate.My point is, I think you need to be flexible enough to know when the concept of a character merits the bending of any unilateral rules you may have laid out before the campaign begins. If your players are mature enough, they will recognize the difference between layering on classes and abilities and fullfilling a strong character concept.</blockquote>