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They're both great editions IMO: IMO any game can be "slowed down" by a lack of rules mastery. But, once [at least the GM] gets it...

The 1e DMG is a work of art. I ran 2e a few years back but made heavy use of the tables in that DMG. I started with 2e and the Mentzer...

I'm going to ignore everything related to preferences, aesthetic, nostalgia, hero worship, etc, and look at the simple issue of defining...

Hmm... Pure 1e (without Unearthed Arcana or later books) is still a petty tight system for short adventures and long-term campaigns...

OK, the title is a bit click baity. Background: I started playing in 1981 with BX and quickly moved to AD&D. I've been saying for years...

I quit when 2e came out, but I had been having doubts for quite a while. I had hoped their would reign in the power level and expand the...

TSR? That's hardcore edition loyalty. Although they did have good quality.

Man, this is me. I keep hoping my docs will be able to help with the brain fog but so far, nothing. It doesn't help that I'm only...

I'm sure I've said this before (maybe on this thread!) but in 2017 I got together my old gaming friends. We've been playing at least 30...

I believe it’s “Roll! Roll against the dying of the light!” Unfortunately, the DC just keeps getting tougher…

Hi, if I may comment. Having old friends who still play ttrpg's in their later years is a gift. I have a group of people that I've...

Glad it works well for you :D As i said in post you quoted, if people find online play enjoyable, it's awesome tool with lot's of...

Another thing to consider is celebrations weren't just tied to 'festival days'. In a small town it wouldn't be unusual for everyone (or...

The Manic Pixie Dream Tavern

Hope it's okay to share my own list. My campaign world turns on the shifting whims of Olympians and Fey, so... Olympian Feasts...