History of Leveling

Описание: 📜 THE HISTORY OF LEVELING in Dungeons & Dragons | From OD&D to 5e! 🎲
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In this episode of D&D Discussions, hosts Vortex and Kag crack open the dusty tomes of tabletop history to explore one of the most misunderstood (and passionately debated) aspects of the game: Leveling Up.

From gold-for-XP grindfests in OD&D, to the asymmetrical class charts of 1e, to modern Milestone leveling in 5e — this episode uncovers how leveling evolved, why Wizards leveled slower, and what progression meant across the editions. Spoiler: it wasn’t always about combat. 💰📈⚔️

🎙️ In This Episode:
A trip through OD&D’s original class caps and XP charts
Why treasure (not monsters) was the true source of power
The moment Milestone leveling first emerged
Vortex’s DM philosophy on “earning” level-ups
Crunchy vs narrative progression: what should drive leveling?

🧠 Whether you're a veteran DM, a new player, or a designer interested in the mechanics that shaped a genre, this is your guide to understanding why we level, and what it really means in a TTRPG.

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