This trope represents RPGs where there are particular advantages to refraining from Level Grinding. In MMORPGs, this feature is known as Anti-Grinding. This can exist when there are benefits that are lost if you try immediate grinding, but also when there are tactical advantages caused by a level gain. Or when the game uses Level Scaling, especially in conjunction with Empty Levels.

Other times, especially in multiplayer games, this trope is used to avoid scaring off new players with particularly harsh