One way is through the use of leveling systems. Just like in games, characters in a web novel can have levels that increase as they gain experience or achieve certain goals. For example, a character might start as a novice mage at level 1 and as the story progresses, they complete quests or defeat enemies and level up to become a more powerful sorcerer. Another way is by having in - game items. The protagonist could find a magical sword in a dungeon - like setting in the web novel, which has special abilities and is crucial for their journey. Also, character classes can be used. A web novel could feature a character who is a warrior, with specific skills and abilities associated with that class, such as great strength and combat proficiency.