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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Alcamtar" data-source="post: 223728" data-attributes="member: 3842">Originally posted by GWolf Hey everyone! Just figure I ask a few questions here.QuestionsIs what I found Basic?Yes.Is basic 1e?No. It is commonly referred to as 0e (as in "zero edition") since it evolved from the original three booklets. However it was actually developed in parallel with 1e.Is basic cool?Yes, I prefer it to other editions of D&D. But opinions differ.Should I paly basic?Sure, try it out. If you can't find local players, it lends itself well to PBEM due to its simplicity.Does it have a good feel?As someone else said, it has a bit of a retro feel. It is simple and "rules light" compared to other editions, but still has that D&D feel -- all the old familiar monsters, spells, etc. The balance is a little different than 1e/3e -- people do less damage, but they also have fewer hit points, so it all balances out.I find Basic D&D to have something of a lighthearted, wide-eyed-wonder feel to it. It is not dark and gritty and edgy like 3e. What Basic D&D excels at is that "classic" (1970s-1980s) D&D gaming. It's all about style and flavor and grand adventuring, not realism or rules. (At least that's how I see it; really, you can do what you want with it.)Any experinces?I played a lot of 0e way back when and it's one of my favorite games of all time. Recently I've played only a little cause most people want to play 3e instead. I did try it with my current group and had a good time; we didn't find it limited or broken or anything, even after having played 3E, GURPS, and other games.It is a lot simpler. Encourage your players to make their characters interesting and unique through roleplay rather than through feats and magical toys. Encourage description, and reward creativity. Finally, feel free to modify things. Want a wizard who can swing a sword, or a halfling thief, or an attack of opportunity? Easy, you just need DM permission.Personally I'd avoid weapon mastery, as it can bog down the game, or else restrict it to "expert" level.One last thing: I heartily encourage you to check out the Classic D&D website. It's got plenty of material and links to get you started:<a href="http://www.geocities.com/classicdnd/dnd.htm" target="_blank">http://www.geocities.com/classicdnd/dnd.htm</a>Also, check out OD&Dities, the Basic D&D webzine. It will give you a good "feel" for Basic D&D and has some great introductory material:<a href="http://www.tongue.fsnet.co.uk/" target="_blank">http://www.tongue.fsnet.co.uk/</a>Oh, yes, here is a "Classic D&D" messageboard:<a href="http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/" target="_blank">http://www.dragonsfoot.org/forums/</a>And mailing lists:<a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bdnd/" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/bdnd/</a><a href="http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theoddguild/" target="_blank">http://groups.yahoo.com/group/theoddguild/</a></blockquote>

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