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I went to PAX Unplugged, which had a mask mandate. Everyone in attendance followed the mandate. It wasn't a big deal. It certainly wasn't all that onerous. I don't mean to attack your discretion, your choice is your own to make and is the right one. I'm just commenting that wearing the mask all...

The rules are broken down into succinct bullet points that makes referencing easy and quick. I think it is better organized than the original Basic/Expert books (which can have some quirks to finding stuff if you are used to modern games). You can check out the basic rules for free, to get a...

I mainly prefer the organization of OSE over LL. OSE is also more faithful to the original B/X rules (if that matters to you). LL has some differences from the original B/X. Right now, OSE is just more supported and more accessible. With an excellent online SRD and tons of module / zine...

You can start characters at 3rd level. I've had success with presenting OSR games to previous 3E/4E players that way. But, I wouldn't go too far with trying to change the game to appeal to Pathfinder players. The challenge and lethality and simplicity of the rules of OSE is what makes it stand...

I feel the opposite. When I see HeroQuest or Descent or any other dungeon crawler, I think why not just play D&D instead, it is better at it in every way. I don't get the freedom to approach problem solving in a creative way. I don't get the ability to come up with clever plans and approaches...

I'd recommend B/X or Old School Essentials without hesitation. It is quick to create characters, characters are streamlined and simple allowing more focus on exploration of the dungeon and interacting with the environment. It includes some very precise and detailed dungeon exploration...

A lot of elements that are codified with rules in modern games can simply be handled by a discussion with the DM to work something out. OSE and Basic Fantasy have a Druid class (as well as Bards), if you want your Druid to be specific to a certain Land, you can discuss with the DM to have a...

With games like Basic Fantasy and Old School Essentials available, there's no need to try to change 5E to be more old school. These games are cheap/free, easily accessible for anyone with experience with 5E, easy to teach for completely new players, well supported with tons of adventures and...

What do hit points represent?…

I used to play Advanced HeroQuest all the time as a kid. Never played the original. D&D is a better dungeon crawler than any board game dungeon crawler can ever be. D&D can have story, and plot, and characterization, but none of that is necessary to play D&D. Just make dungeon, put some...

I voted few classes. I like few classes that embody a broad concept that can be specialized (or not) with options. Worlds Without Number pretty much solved this for me. You have 4 classes… Warrior, Expert, Mage, and Adventurer. The first 3 just do their thing… Warriors fight, Experts are the...

Nice. How is your Black Hack campaign? What level are your characters? How long has the game been running? I'm curious because I've had some limited experience running Black Hack and like to try it again. For me, my regular 5e game ended on a cliff hanger. My group assaulted a flying...

BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 14 +1 15 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 1 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 19 - 2 17 Let's go for the old school underdog!!!

BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 25 + 1: 26 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 27 Dungeons & Dragons, Rules Cyclopedia Edition 7 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 16 - 2: 14

For me: B/X - 1983-1988, 2012- present AD&D 1st Ed - 1991-1993 D&D 3.5 - 2000-2005 D&D4e - 2008-2012 D&D 5E - 2014- present

I think 5E combat is too easy. There is too much easy access to healing via magic or special magical abilities. It is also easy to administer healing with ranged healing spells. I find combat lacking in tension. I'm rarely worried if my character will survive. When I DM, I make significant...

As a player, I’m not a super big fan of combat. It happens and it’s a part of the game, but it gets in the way of the primary focus of exploration and discovery. The times combat is most fun for me is when there are stakes that can cut into our ability to continue to explore. If combat is an...

My first 5E game was with the Basic rules PDF, since it was all that was out at the time. We converted our B/X characters over. Picking classes based on the B/X equivalent. I figured out how to do a multi-class fighter/wizard for the Elf. I this was with home brew / Basic D&D content so I used...

Dave Arneson, "Blackmoor" 28+1 = 29 Jasmine Bhullar, "Shikar" 25 Celeste Conowitch, "Venture Maidens" 15 Monte Cook, "Praemal" 17-2 = 15 Matt Colville, "The Chain of Acheron" 21 +1 = 22 Katie Mae, "Generation Fantasy" 13 Matt Mercer, "Critical Role" 24 - 2 = 22 Brennan Lee Mulligan...

Dave Arneson, "Blackmoor" 27 Jasmine Bhullar, "Shikar" 25 Celeste Conowitch, "Venture Maidens" 15 Monte Cook, "Praemal" 20 Matt Colville, "The Chain of Acheron" 19 +1 = 20 Ed Greenwood, "Forgotten Realms" 4 Katie Mae, "Generation Fantasy" 15 Matt Mercer, "Critical Role" 24 - 2 = 22 Brennan Lee...