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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Henry" data-source="post: 522090" data-attributes="member: 158">I'm about to play heretic, here...First, see how the other players feel. Do they not mind it, or do they really mind it, and just don't want to say anything? If so, SPEAK UP! You are all there for enjoyment, and if you aren't going to enjoy what you play, then why play?Then, if you find that you are the only one who doesn't mind, ask yourself one question: Do you honestly believe you could find absolutely no joy in a 2nd edition game? If yes, then you shouldn't play. Otherwise, I say give it a try. Don't play to act as a spoiler, or any such thing, but play in the style that the rest of the group wishes to. As others have said, a good DM can alter a game to make it fun for all concerned. It's about give and take. Many people do not find happiness in the rules as written. Based on my correspondence with many players of first and second edition, most of them don't play exactly by the rules either! It's what we all did back then - I know of very few games that had little or no house rules. Everything from level limits, to encumbrance, to weapon speeds, to weapon vs. armor type, to initiative, has been screwed with. And if you  work with the DM, and let him know what you want to do with your character, he can usually work this into the game rules to accomodate you.Want a fast-talking conman who can handle himself in a fight? ask the DM. Want a Priest who can pick a lock and hide in shadows ever since he was twelve? Ask the DM. Want a transvestite wizard who is a priest of the god of magic, and knows the secret rituals of the cult of RuPaul? Ask the DM.I've known many, many people who feel badly about 2nd edition since 3rd edition has been out. (An aside: I spoke with one of my players who wanted to run a "basic D&D game" - turns out he MEANT core rules 3rd edition. His specific comment was that he's NEVER going to play 2nd edition again. EVER.) It just isn't some people's cup of tea. But the game itself should be fun, regardless of what the system. ANd if the DM cannot change it to make all parties satisfied enough to enjoy playing it, THEN it's not worth playing.</blockquote>

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