1.) Unless it is a special case, your character ALWAYS starts at Level 1 as a new recruit, new mercenary, etc
2.) There are three types of threads, Battles, Event Battles, and Supports. Please indicate which one your thread is when you make it Ex: *thread name* [SUPPORT]
3.) Battles are minor fights that can be fought with two or more people, they can be training, bandit fights, Risen fights, we don't care. They can also by against a group that your group or yourself are at war with. Battles can have as many people as you want, they could be led by a tactician or not. Battles are mainly to help you grow stronger.
4.) Event Battles are larger fights that normally involve a good chunk of soldiers. They are organized in advance and are regulated by staff. They are almost always led by one or more tacticians. They can be anything from major battles in a war to an important point in someone's life.
5.) Supports are purely for character discussion and development, without much battling at all. It can be with as many characters as you wish but yields no exp.