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Sesquame
2009-11-24, 05:23 PM
As a new DM, I've been confused as to the amount of XP it takes to level up. The DMG continuously refers to taking 8 to 10 encounters to level up, put the PHB table is a bit confusing.

The table refers to "Total XP", with the XP for level 5 being 5,500 and level 6 being 7,500. Does this mean that it takes 2,000 XP to go from level 5 to level 6? That doesnt make any sense, seeing as the encounters reward about 1,000 XP each. Where am I going wrong?

clockworkmonk
2009-11-24, 05:29 PM
Well, remember, as the DM, you determine the xp per encounter.

Also, the experience for an encounter is divided among the party, not given in full to each member. so a 1000 xp encounter defeated by 4 characters would give each character 250 xp, not 1000 xp. That make sense?

Sesquame
2009-11-24, 05:32 PM
Thanks a bunch, I get it now.

Budgeting the XP gained is a really easy way to plan out the encounters.

KillianHawkeye
2009-11-24, 06:27 PM
The table refers to "Total XP", with the XP for level 5 being 5,500 and level 6 being 7,500. Does this mean that it takes 2,000 XP to go from level 5 to level 6?

That's correct.

Mr. Mud
2009-11-24, 06:39 PM
Also, Some DMs dislike the XP method. Once in a blue moon, you'll find a DM that levels the characters up when he sees fit (It doesn't sound as rough as it sounds; they usually level faster). Consider doing this, when you're DMing, if you don't want/your players don't want to keep track of pesky XP counts. But in the end, it's what you prefer. Also, for RAW(Rules as Written) questions, post in this thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123432), with the format shown in the original post. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6837321&postcount=1)

TheOOB
2009-11-24, 08:25 PM
I usually just level up my players when they complete a story(2-4 adventures), or when a power up is neccesary.

You can also just give xp out at a rate you decide. It's up to you. I've even known some GMs who level the characters up every session.

Foryn Gilnith
2009-11-24, 09:10 PM
Also, for RAW(Rules as Written) questions, post in this thread (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showthread.php?t=123432), with the format shown in the original post. (http://www.giantitp.com/forums/showpost.php?p=6837321&postcount=1)

That doesn't allow for detailed answers so much; and IMO this benefited from a detailed answer.