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Message: <blockquote data-quote="rogueattorney" data-source="post: 3945659" data-attributes="member: 17551">I think the differences between 1e and 2e are generally understated.  While, what you might call the "core mechanics" of AD&D aren't really changed, there were a lot of fiddly little changes that make for a very different game.  An incomplete list of significant ones:Racial and class ability score requirements were changed - generally to be more permissiveRacial and class abilities and descriptions were changed - some were minor (for example, dwarves now had a chance to render magic items inoperable and clerics had to give their money back after buying equipment), while others, especially the classes were major.  The bard, druid, ranger, and illusionist in particular were radically changed.Xp progressions changed - especially the paladinMulti-classed mages could no longer wear armor while casting spells.Alignment definitions were changed.  CN, in particular was changed from being a radical individualist to being crazy.Non-weapon proficiencies were added to the core rules.The exchange rate between gold and silver was changed.The way xp was awarded was changed.Initiative was changed (from group d6 to individual d10)The way weapon speed was implemented in combat was completely changedThe rate of natural healing was made quicker.Surprise and the effects of being surprised were changed.The content of the DMG was completely changed, with much of the combat rules being moved to the PHB and a lot of the advise and funky little tables being competely eliminated.</blockquote>

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