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Message: <blockquote data-quote="arbados" data-source="post: 302107" data-attributes="member: 2068">Am I missing something here?  The impression I get from the masses and my own interpretation of Epic Level Characters in the ELH is that it seems to be suggested that an Epic Level Character would wipe the floor with a standard level character.  By standard I am refering to a high level non-epic character of about 18th level.  Lets re-cap: When I reach 20th level what do I get:- a+1 for all my saving throws.- a +1 to attack bonus (no additional attacks).- normal skill progression.- the bonus feats which vary from class to class (and now I can choose an epic one, but if my memory serves me correctly I'm not sure if any classes get one at 20th level).  If I was 21st I would get the normal progressive level feat (and I can choose an epic one). - additional hp's.-choice of an epic prestige class if I meet the requirements.OK there are some pretty cool feats, but will epic toughness make you that much more powerful compared to my 18th level character.  What I am trying to say is that advancement into epic levels doesn't instantly make you the killer of all "cannon fodder" of 19th level and below.  Don't get me wrong, I LIKE THIS very much.  I was worried that once my characters reached epic levels they would wipe the floor with everything in my Monster Manual.  I tend to strongly disagree with that statement.  Yes, once an epic character reaches 27th level they should quite handily beat my 18th level character to a pulp, but wouldn't my 18th level character be able to do the same to a 9th level one?!Both are 9 levels apart.  Just becasue you call them epic doesn't make all that big of a difference in the grand scheme of things.What do you think?</blockquote>

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