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What 5e can benefit from is a passive reaction chart. Most of the interactions in 5e are based on the skills of Persuasion, Deception, and Intimidation... which are fine as far as they go but always imply an active intent of some kind. Fortunately the 2nd Ed reaction charts are easily ported...

Le Sigh... I'd hoped that one of the Old School systems would emerge on top. But still, I do have to give props to 5th Edition for a few things that I truly appreciate. It has revolutionized and mainstreamed the main hobby that has been my favourite since I was 13. As an awkward teen, and...

I am now running 3 games... what have I gotten myself into?!? :oops: Game one - my 1st Ed game, Team 'Good' as we're calling it, Consisting of A Human Ranger, Human Kensai, Dwarf Fighter, Human Druid, and a new character to be rolled, player wants a gnome illusionist. (though really the only...

Yes, I believe you're correct.

Some points got missed somewhere... After Malmuria's post scores should be: BECMI - 4 AD&D 2nd ed - 5 5th Ed - 11

BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 7 + 1 = 8 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 4 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 12 - 2 = 10 Come on Old Schoolers! We need to stop fighting amongst ourselves and defeat 5e. I like 5e, but Old School must with this or we'll never live it down! After all, 5e is...

I think he's referring to what's generally known as B/X... :unsure: Different versions of Basic D&D.

BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 27 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 26 + 1 = 27 Dungeons & Dragons, Rules Cyclopedia Edition 7 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 17 - 2 = 15

Players are a crunchy little snack for DMs, best served with a garnish of salty tears... :devilish: Okay... 1) Is the DM a player? Damn right they are. They simply have a different role at the table, but they are there to have fun too. 2) Are the players writers creating a narrative? :unsure...

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 1st Edition 19 +1 = 20 BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 27 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 32 Dungeons & Dragons, Rules Cyclopedia Edition 34 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 19 - 2 = 17

Curse all of you! Curse you for showing me this I says! I am broke and need to budget, yet now I just HAD to order one for myself! :love: A pox on all your houses!

For combat I always use a grid. Always. Theatre of the mind combat is extremely frustrating and limiting because no matter how smart you are, or think you are, you cannot account for everything, and many abilities in D&D (old and new school) require very specific knowledge of positioning. That...

As may be evident, I am a staunch supporter of 1e, but this sudden swell of attacks against 1e means I may have to choose a new edition to support. :unsure: It's a tough one, because at this point all of the editions I objectively dislike are gone, and we're left with all the ones I like...

Argyle King is right, I have corrected Rules Cyclopedia’s number Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 1st Edition 26 +1 = 27 BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 36 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 36 Dungeons & Dragons, Rules Cyclopedia Edition 36 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 32 - 2= 30

And to that I say...

All this concentrated hate for 1st ed! Grognards unite! We must face the hordes!

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 1st Edition 43 + 1 = 44 B/X Dungeons and Dragons 5 BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 43 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 41 Dungeons & Dragons, Rules Cyclopedia Edition 45 - 2 = 43 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 32 Was just perusing the Rules Cyclopedia last...

Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 1st Edition 45 + 1 = 46 B/X Dungeons and Dragons 23 BECMI Dungeons and Dragons 50 - 2 = 48 Advanced Dungeons and Dragons, 2nd Edition 45 Dungeons & Dragons, Rules Cyclopedia Edition 50 Dungeons & Dragons, 4th Edition 8 Dungeons & Dragons, 5th Edition 37 I do loves...