Board Thread:General Discussion/@comment-27134893-20160224234235/@comment-27384850-20160302082950

There are multiple reasons for this. First and foremost, many people were scared to leave even the first town because of the very real threat of death, they survived on little more than the basics. Next, some people didn't level up as quickly as others, and there are numerous reasons for this such as fear. Third, numerous people took up crafting/sales roles in order to help those who were fighting, people like Agil and Lisbeth who did everything they could to help the fighters be at their peak. This isn't some normal MMO, there's no restart or respawn button. If you die due to something as simple as a careless misstep you're gone for good, from every world.

I also don't know why you've decided that none of the characters thought of this, there's very clearly the Assault Team out there clearing floors. In much the same way that not everyone is suited for military service, not everyone in Aincrad was suited for fighting on the front lines.