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Message: <blockquote data-quote="stevelabny" data-source="post: 5830450" data-attributes="member: 9298">Everything past level 1 is about twice as fast as I would (unless XP is available super slowly or the requirements per level were super high)By level 5, I think the PCs should barely be competent, and the dragon should still be something they wouldn't even think about. Around Level 10 is where they should first be comfortable with themselves and their abilities. Have a good sense of what they are and where they're going.   Strongholds? Followers?  Um, a dilapidated shack and a kobold named Meepo maybe. I can see the possibility of them being named "baron" of a tiny area maybe, but with the reward almost being more of a curse than a blessing. Level 15 is where their reputation really starts to take shape and they start to meet some of the real bigwigs...but not as equals. Level 20 is your level 10. Now they can start acquiring followers and a real base of operations and champion a cause. Your level 20 is my level 30? 40? 50? I dunno.  I don't see any reason to rush through things. Let the characters breathe, let them explore the world and give them options for which factions they might want to join or assist or stop.</blockquote>