| Alzrius |
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Have you ever wondered just where nameless 2nd level NPCs got the XP to make it to 2nd level in the first place? Have your PCs ever ended a session less than a hundred XP from a new level and groused that that they should just be able to close the gap somehow? If you have, then you'll want to check out the newest post on Intelligence Check, wherein we discuss training rules for XP.
In this post, we examine the problems with most training rules, as well as how to fix them. We go over ways that these can be a useful tool for the GM when designing NPCs rather than a straitjacket, and how they can lend greater verisimilitude for your game world.
Check it out here: The XP Train(ing)