Building a level system

[Asha Phoenix]

For those of you who use a points/level system: how did you go about making it, and is there anything you've done before with it that you didn't like? TIA

[Conquius]

I do a Level and 6 Ability Scores a la D&D. I explain how each Ability Score correlates to various qualities in my profile, and when I make 5-Week Challenges, a Challenge will typically correlate to an Ability Score. If I succeed on that Challenge, that Ability Score goes up. If I feel that it's a significant milestone achievement, it will result in a Level Up instead of an Ability Score Increase.

 

Ability Scores

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About my Stat Spread:

Strength: Pure Strength. Improved by Strength Training. Powerlifting, Strongman, Olympic Weightlifting, etc.

Dexterity: Flexibility, Mobility and Core Strength. Improved by Mobility Work, Yoga, Core Work, etc. 

Constitution: Cycling Endurance. Improved by putting in miles, cycling-specific training, etc.

Intelligence: Software Skills, as Software Engineering is my chosen profession. Improved by learning working on languages, studying algorithms, etc.

Wisdom: Mindfulness, Presence, and Good-Decision Making regarding Diet and Sleep. Improved by Meditation, Journaling, and Planning.

Charisma: Creative Endeavors, currently applicable to my Homebrew D&D Campaign. Improved by working on said Creative Endeavors.

 

And here are links to my last 2 Challenges that might give good exmaples: