That's a good point too.
I actually joined as a 1/1 novice when there was already established knights. Now I'm in the running for first place.
Besides, it's not like they're giving away Slepnir or something. O.o
Lighten up a little bit- it's all in good fun and competition. If you complained less and leveled more- maybe you'd make 99 first. You never know, Cessy can't be on and leveling ALL the time.