You should check out the new monster manual http://www.polygon.com/features/201...-monsters-monster-manual-beholder-mind-flayerAfter only writing up the Races I have found I am basically using the WoTC versions from about 10 years ago. Sooooo...... to stop the eye strain and headaches, I'm just going to use that and use backstory from the 2e stuff I have.
I.... WE love 3.5 and stick to it. I modify games to 3.5.
If I ever "retired" I would still love to convert "Rifts" to 3.5. MAJOR project but I would do it.