If your character’s starting off at level one, they’re really only getting started with adventuring. You can let that be reflected in their backstory.

If you want to play a badass, starting above level 1 is allowed, though probably not recommended for new players still learning the rules of whatever system you’re playing.

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    I’d never recommend playing dnd 5e at level 1, even for beginners. Level 3 is where classes get their basic identity and you don’t instantly die to everything

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      1 year ago

      The first few levels should be thought of as a tutorial, where there is no true peril no matter what enemies you face.

      It’s useful to get a feel for a new character before you start piling on all the details of class skills.

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        1 year ago

        But the peril is highest in those first few levels as a strong breeze will kill a level 1 character. I also think it is hard to get a feel for a character if they lack eveything that defines them class-wise imo