For me, it sounds far too much like taking in OOC factors for something that should be IC only. The only time I wonder about a low level character is if a person has been able to experience the "job lore" of what they're playing. A lvl 20 conjurer talking about being a white mage? OOC I will wonder exactly what the player knows about the lore for their class and job.
Does it matter then in combat? For me, no. After a few bad experiences, I much prefer to get into combat RP with those I trust.
You only know of their level through OOC means. How would your thoughts change (or not) if we were unable to see another person's level? Or, if you actively had it so that names and levels were not shown when in RP?
Edit: Another factor I'd take into consideration is... if you are actively doing a dungeon or trial that requires you to fit a certain mechanic but most will try to make it easy now. You can't take a lvl 40 Tank into Coil. You'll have to improvise certain dungeons if a character is X level.
Does it matter then in combat? For me, no. After a few bad experiences, I much prefer to get into combat RP with those I trust.
You only know of their level through OOC means. How would your thoughts change (or not) if we were unable to see another person's level? Or, if you actively had it so that names and levels were not shown when in RP?
Edit: Another factor I'd take into consideration is... if you are actively doing a dungeon or trial that requires you to fit a certain mechanic but most will try to make it easy now. You can't take a lvl 40 Tank into Coil. You'll have to improvise certain dungeons if a character is X level.
