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If I had to choose between one or the other I'd go with player (just barely). DMing is great in 1E, but I really enjoy seeing the world threw my character and reacting to it. That is with the assumption that I sat with a really good DM of course. ;)

To avoid thread jacking another thread in a response to Storm Raven, I'm starting a new thread here. This is what Gygax had to say about his BTB understanding of how initiative is supposed to work in 1E (including spell use) posted a few years ago at DF. Anonymous wrote: Thanks Gary, A few...

What are all the circumstances a MU needs to cast Read Magic (for instance do they need to cast this before reading an MU scroll)?

I have to go with the original myself. I appreciate Gygax's logic with the UA changes (esp. the thief like abilities given the surprise bonuses) but I don't get the impression the ranger moves around in the same way as a thief (incorporating woodland knowledge etc.).

Are there any 3E modules that run like early 1E modules (which could have been pulished in the day)? I tried buying 3E modules but honestly thought they sucked so stopped early on.

Has anyone ever coined a name or phrase to destinguish late 1E from Early 1E? The most I've ever heard was Pre-Gygax and Post-Gygax (which I assume covers when Gygax was still around but with little power) anyhow, when your trying to describe to people what the difference was and when it...

It seems many of the classic fantasy races and monsters (found in fairy tales etc.) presented in D&D have underground major changes in the various versions of the game, from the more traditional depictions (what you'd see in history books or classic fairy tales) to more "modernish" (that would...

In another thread Melan said: -Outside the OSRIC document, the supplements are on par with Role Aids material... and contrary to some online myths, those had never been ruled to be in violation of TSR's copyrights and trademarks. With the OGL, a case would be even harder to make.- My...

With the coming of 4E, and some sort of open license in the works, it seems like alot of the small publishers we old schoolers depend on for the occasional 1E compatable module may need to completely switch over to 4E. Will this spell the death of the old school revival (or perhaps will this...

Inspired by a thread I noticed this morning at DF, would you buy new 1E modules like those published as OSRIC compatable (requiring zero conversion to AD&D)? I don't mean resales of old TSR modules, but completely new ones that use the 1E rules. I personally ordered 2 of EXPRs OSRIC line...

I realize this probably changes from time to time, but which do you think works best for the 1E experiance generally? I've done it all ways, but find the one that keeps the players interest the most is not selling magic at all (save in very large cities, and only relatively weak potions, and...

Ever notice how when ever a monster is overused or becomes too common it makes it seem less "monstery". For instance, the overuse of Dragons (everyone having one to ride on in our high level games) turned dragons (once a cool creature bringing images of Smog into ones mind) into little more...

Does anyone know of a published thieves or assassins guild. Specifically, I'd like something early TSR that shows the rooms (like a dungeon map but for a thieves guild) traps etc. Perhaps there was a published module I missed that PCs clearing such a guild? If not, did any of the early Dragon...

I've seen these 2 words thrown around alot to explain the player experiance in D&D. What are the differences and similarities between these 2 terms? I see immersion as: 1. Using your imagination to experiance the setting presented by the DM while you move about it. 2. Experiance this setting...

Do you think there are core rules that if not included (or drastically changed) in your AD&D game your no longer playing AD&D but rather something else? In another thread I propose co-DMing is something that would go beyond the scope of being AD&D, as would those that never role dice, but...

Iv'e been trying to come to grips with coming up with a good list, but am a bit stumped. So far, I'd say: 1. it has to have a good old fashioned dungeon map. and big enough to fill a page at least. 2. that at least 70% of the module should consist of exploring that dungeon (or equiv. such as a...

After reading the thread describing the ENworld GENCON D&D game with Gygax, it just really made me think what a great experiance this seems to be for most. Reading the adventure summary really showed just how much the flavor of the game has drifted since the "old days" (simple but fantastic)...

With 4E coming out, I wonder if we'll see more 3.5 players start looking at 1E and OSRIC/C&C (and other new 1E support material). To some extent I think 4E is a response to public awareness of these 2 systems (a return to simplicity). Certainly, they're promo tries to play off of the evolution...

I don't mean this as a matter of refinement "the latest version is the best" I don't believe this. I think 4E is probably going to be less satisfying as a game then any of the earlier versions. What I mean is, are the changes that are being made required for the "organism" D&D to survive (what...