The_Gneech
Explorer
I like 5th ... seasoned heroes, without being jaded powerhouses. At that point, I'd usually be just as happy to stop collecting XP and stay there. 
-The Gneech
-The Gneech
Your favorite adventure starting level
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Wombat
First Post
Okay, a little confused by what you are asking for here.
My favourite levels to run adventures are 4-6th -- strong enough to take on interesting opponents, but not so cocky they feel they can do everything and not requiring monsters that seem simply built to make exceptions to the rules.
On the other hand, my favourite level to start a campaign at is 1st, running up very quickly to 2nd so that characters don't die when you sneeze on them.
My favourite levels to run adventures are 4-6th -- strong enough to take on interesting opponents, but not so cocky they feel they can do everything and not requiring monsters that seem simply built to make exceptions to the rules.
On the other hand, my favourite level to start a campaign at is 1st, running up very quickly to 2nd so that characters don't die when you sneeze on them.
freebfrost
Explorer
One-shot or mini-campaigns I have started at any level, from 1st to Epic, but anytime I start a full campaign it is at 1st level.
MonsterMash
First Post
I always start campaigns at 1st and prefer to start there.
I tend to enjoy playing between 3-7th levels most as they give a nice mix of power and options, but without being able to steamroller things too easily.
I tend to enjoy playing between 3-7th levels most as they give a nice mix of power and options, but without being able to steamroller things too easily.
MoogleEmpMog
First Post
As a DM, I prefer to start a long campaign at 3rd level; as a player, at 5th or 6th. I hate starting at 1st level and being a 'newbie adventurer fresh from the farm/palace/department store clerk job' - I like my "adventurers" to have a pre-adventuring career that actually gave them some skills.
Honestly, my preference for D&D would probably be to start at 5th level and only ever gain feats (and, I suppose, new spells of the existing levels), maybe gaining an actual character level every three or four months of real time, capping at 10th.
6th is probably my favorite level to play at - 3rd level spells for all but no 4th level, 3 character level feats, advanced or easy-to-get-into prestige classes, enough past experience to be a believable knight, veteran soldier, special ops, etc., and enough levels to really have the character fit the concept.
I'll say 6th.
Honestly, my preference for D&D would probably be to start at 5th level and only ever gain feats (and, I suppose, new spells of the existing levels), maybe gaining an actual character level every three or four months of real time, capping at 10th.
6th is probably my favorite level to play at - 3rd level spells for all but no 4th level, 3 character level feats, advanced or easy-to-get-into prestige classes, enough past experience to be a believable knight, veteran soldier, special ops, etc., and enough levels to really have the character fit the concept.
I'll say 6th.
IronWolf
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Not sure what the poll results will show since some may be answering on the starting level and others on what levels they like to play at during the life of the campaign.
I went with starting level for my poll selection. For starting I like to start at 1st level. It seems to help me get a feel for my character and further add to his history. I like the progression to be on the quick side though at the lower levels (up till about three or so).
As for levels I like to play the most, probably the 5th and 6th level to 10th or 12th level or so? I can actually have fun at most levels so that one is a little harder to choose.
I went with starting level for my poll selection. For starting I like to start at 1st level. It seems to help me get a feel for my character and further add to his history. I like the progression to be on the quick side though at the lower levels (up till about three or so).
As for levels I like to play the most, probably the 5th and 6th level to 10th or 12th level or so? I can actually have fun at most levels so that one is a little harder to choose.
Driddle said:
If you're going to intermingle "favorite for starting" and "favorite for playing" the results aren't going to be particularly meaningful. For most, I imagine these are very different things, and with some folks answering one question, and other folks answering another, you're going to get a bowl of mixed apples and oranges.
