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Originally posted by Imperator Fyron:
In 3rd edition D&D, multi-classing is a better option than it was in 2nd edition and before.

From a pure power-game perspective, no, multiclassing was stronger in 2nd. You could have a 5th/5th fighter/MU while everyone else was at 6th level in a single class. The current systems favors taking maybe one or two levels in one class (taking advantage of front loaded abilities), and then sticking with a main class.

Narf, talk to your DM. If you want to play a Dwarf Druid/Fighter, maybe he'll let you without the xp penalty in favor of going on some sort of quest or something... who knows. Good DMs will often let you get away with bending the rules if it doesn't break the balance.