🎲🐉Why Did D&D Stop Using Level Titles? - The Forgotten History of Myrmidons, Thaumaturgists & More

Once upon a time in Dungeons & Dragons, your character didn’t just go from Level 1 to 2—they became a Myrmidon… a Curate… a Thaumaturgist… a Cutpurse. In this episode, I dive into the lost tradition of level titles—the evocative, class-based ranks that once told a story about who your character was, not just what they could do. I explore: ✅ The editions that used level titles—and why they stopped ✅ A full side-by-side comparison by class from OD&D, Holmes Basic, AD&D, and B/X ✅ The wargaming roots of titles like Hero, Superhero, and Wizard ✅ How level titles, monster names, dungeon levels, and hit dice all secretly connect ✅ Creative ways to bring level titles back into your own campaign This is D&D history you won’t hear anywhere else—from Chainmail to Dungeon Crawl Classics, and beyond. 🎲 If you love the old-school flavor of classic D&D and want to rediscover a forgotten mechanic that added richness and roleplaying flair to every class… hit play. 💬 Let me know in the comments — what are YOUR thoughts on level titles? Love 'em or hate 'em? *BECOME A SUPERFAN* Click on the $ in the 💌 symbol to join other fans of Daddy Rolled A 1 to say "thanks" for this video. I really appreciate your support! *SUBSCRIBE* 🔔 Don’t forget to subscribe for more deep dives into D&D history, edition comparisons, and old-school RPG reviews. *QUESTIONS ABOUT D&D HISTORY? IT'S PROBABLY ANSWERED HERE:* https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLX6jue56rzl0uAZIFwywJXIMXWVULmTqh&si=wnLQpJd6BpRpLGsJ *SUPPORT MY CHANNEL* Shirts, hoodies, posters, mugs, and more, all with unique and exclusive TTRPG related designs at the links below. *Shop: https://bit.ly/DaddyRolledA1Shop* ➡️ *NEW DESIGN!!! Classic Classes* https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/classic-classes ➡️ Ability Scores https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/dnd-ability-scores ➡️50th Anniversary Original Collector's Edition: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/dndoriginalcollectors ➡️Dice & Dragons Design: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/new-dice-dragons ➡️D20 Patent: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d20-patent-drawing-white or https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d20-patent-drawing-black ➡️D4 Patent: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d4-patent-drawing-white or https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d4-patent-drawing-black ➡️D8 Patent: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d8-patent-drawing-white or https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d8-patent-drawing-black ➡️D10 Patent: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d10-patent-drawing-white or https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d10-patent-drawing-black ➡️D12 Patent: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d12-patent-drawing-white or https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/d12-patent-drawing-black ➡️Pen & Paper & Dice & Minis: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/pen-paper-dice-minis ➡️Not Entirely Stable: https://daddy-rolled-a-1.creator-spring.com/listing/not-entirely-stable *TIMESTAMPS* 0:00 Introduction 2:47 Level Titles by Edition 29:42 Comparisons 47:20 Purpose of Level Titles 52:59 Level Titles as Monster Names 1:10:44 Using Level Titles 1:23:39 Wrap-Up 1:25:56 Bonus Content *MORE DADDY ROLLED A 1* ➡️Blog: https://bit.ly/DaddyRolledA1 ➡️Shop: https://bit.ly/DaddyRolledA1Shop ➡️Bluesky: https://bsky.app/profile/daddyrolleda1.bsky.social ➡️Instagram: https://bit.ly/DRA1Instagram ➡️Facebook: https://bit.ly/DRA1Facebook ➡️Twitter: https://bit.ly/DRA1Twitter ➡️TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@thedaddyrolleda1 ➡️Pinterest: https://www.pinterest.com/tartinm/ *OAXACA OLD FASHIONED* ➡️1.5 oz Reposado Tequila ➡️0.5 oz Mezcal ➡️1 barspoon Agave Nectar ➡️2 dashes Angostura Bitters ➡️Garnish: Flamed orange peel ➡️Glassware: An old fashioned or rocks class with a large cube of ice ➡️Prepare: Stir the ingredients together in a mixing glass with ice until well-chilled, at least 30 revolutions, then strain into a prepared glass. Use a match to flame the orange oil over the top of the drink, then garnish with the peel. *"SUPER FREAK" BY PUCHO AND HIS LATIN SOUL BROTHERS, 1972 (2022 Reissue)* https://www.discogs.com/release/25146937-Pucho-His-Latin-Soul-Brothers-Super-Freak If you're into vinyl, you can follow me on Discogs: https://www.discogs.com/user/tartinm