[@January]
Only RPs I've ever been in that had ranking systems were either tabletop games, or Fate rps. ^^;

Both allowed for weaker people in terms of raw stats, to topple much stronger opponents. I must admit I've yet to come in contact with people like those however, just people who makes blatantly overpowered characters and focuses on being the one with the biggest stick instead of properly RPing. Bloody munchkins.