Just discovered Castles and Crusades

[Charles Lowry]

And wow. This has been exactly what I've been looking for. And the DMG equivalent is the best DMG I've run across in any edition. The only disappointment is that I didn't discover it sooner. If you had a mindset like myself, "I like DnD 5th except for....." I encourage you to pick up the latest printings of the books. There are tons of great rules and ideas even if you don't want to leave DnD.

 

[Jahydin]

Absolutely agree. It's by far my favorite system for both "pick up and play" and tinkering to perfection.

Also, one of the friendliest Discord groups I've met.

Free Player's Handbook (previous edition, 95% similar to latest one) for anyone interested in one of the best takes on AD&D.

 

[Jahydin]

The latest cover is too good not to share too...

 

[Lanefan]

I like the party lineup in that picture: three Fighters (or close), one Ranger, and two Thieves (or close).

Nary a Mage in sight...

 

[Andvari]

It's good, but I like the Castle Keeper's Guide and the Monsters & Treasure covers even more.

 

[Retreater]

I'm glad you found a system you're excited about.
For me, I was an early adopter of C&C - just after their white box and got their first hardcover editions.
I had burned out of 3.x and liked the "going back to my foundations" that C&C offered. Sadly, none in my group would try it.
Today, most of those same friends are into OSE, but it seems that C&C passed us by.

 

[Jack Daniel]

For me, I was an early adopter of C&C - just after their white box and got their first hardcover editions.
I had burned out of 3.x and liked the "going back to my foundations" that C&C offered. Sadly, none in my group would try it.
Today, most of those same friends are into OSE, but it seems that C&C passed us by.

My story is similar. I switched over to C&C as soon as I found out about it, and playing it felt better than 3.x had — like half-way to coming home — but, as seems to be a common story, for me C&C proved to be little more than a stepping-stone on the path leading all the way back to home and OAD&D.

 

[Jahydin]

My story is similar. I switched over to C&C as soon as I found out about it, and playing it felt better than 3.x had — like half-way to coming home — but, as seems to be a common story, for me C&C proved to be little more than a stepping-stone on the path leading all the way back to home and OAD&D.

Oh cool! What system have you been using for OD&D?

 

[Retreater]

Oh cool! What system have you been using for OD&D?

Can't answer for Jack, but we've enjoyed Swords and Wizardry.

 

[Jahydin]

I had burned out of 3.x and liked the "going back to my foundations" that C&C offered. Sadly, none in my group would try it.

I'm in the same boat really. As much as I love to tweak rules and chat about C&C all day, it barely gets to make it to the table.