Starting with Zero XP

In many D&D campaigns, the adventurers start off with zero Experience Points (XP). As they have their first few adventures, they gradually gain XP and grow in levels and in power, eventually becoming incredibly capable Fighters or Wizards or whatever they are, but they don't often start there.

Many, if not most, D&D characters start at square one. Certainly, we all do. Babies are about as inexperienced and incapable as living creatures can be. Yet, many, if not most, babies grow up to be capable of doing great things. As they grow and learn from their experiences, they become more capable over time.

So, maybe we don't need to worry too much about where we started or where we are now. As we continue to have experiences and learn from them, we can grow in our various strengths and capabilities until we eventually come to surprise ourselves. Through the resurrection and eternal progression, we can all ultimately become as capable as we could ever dream of being. So, maybe it doesn't matter much that we all start out with zero experience.