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<blockquote data-quote="Geoffrey" data-source="post: 59531" data-attributes="member: 764">Typically, I'd say to buy HackMaster. But if all you want to do is run the G-D-Q modules, then the 1st edition MM, PH, and DMG are your best bet.Some of the things that HackMaster has that OAD&amp;D doesn't:1. Easier to have ability scores in the 19-25 range.2. More PC races, including: grunge elves, gnome titans, gnomelings, half-ogres, and pixie-fairies.3. More PC classes, including: berserkers, dark knights, knight errants, and battlemages.4. Magic-users are similar to 2nd edition: illusionists being simply one of many specialist M-Us.5. Discretionary allocation of thieving skill points (as in 2E)6. The bard is a regular class (as in 2E).7. There are extensive social background tables to roll on in making a character.8. The game includes rules for honor and fame.9. You can choose quirks and flaws when making your PC.10. There are many skills, talents, and proficiencies that are selected from when making a PC.11. Ability scores rise as a character rises in level.12. There are extensive rules for critical hits, fumbles, and mishaps.13. There are a lot more monsters, magic items, and spells (including 20 different types of fireballs).Overall, HackMaster is a more detailed and time-consuming game than is OAD&amp;D. With a group of dedicated players who want a full-scale campaign, HackMaster would probably be the way to go. But with your situation, I'd stick with OAD&amp;D. Then I'd go buy HackMaster and start a group!</blockquote>

[QUOTE="Geoffrey, post: 59531, member: 764"] Typically, I'd say to buy HackMaster. But if all you want to do is run the G-D-Q modules, then the 1st edition MM, PH, and DMG are your best bet. Some of the things that HackMaster has that OAD&D doesn't: 1. Easier to have ability scores in the 19-25 range. 2. More PC races, including: grunge elves, gnome titans, gnomelings, half-ogres, and pixie-fairies. 3. More PC classes, including: berserkers, dark knights, knight errants, and battlemages. 4. Magic-users are similar to 2nd edition: illusionists being simply one of many specialist M-Us. 5. Discretionary allocation of thieving skill points (as in 2E) 6. The bard is a regular class (as in 2E). 7. There are extensive social background tables to roll on in making a character. 8. The game includes rules for honor and fame. 9. You can choose quirks and flaws when making your PC. 10. There are many skills, talents, and proficiencies that are selected from when making a PC. 11. Ability scores rise as a character rises in level. 12. There are extensive rules for critical hits, fumbles, and mishaps. 13. There are a lot more monsters, magic items, and spells (including 20 different types of fireballs). Overall, HackMaster is a more detailed and time-consuming game than is OAD&D. With a group of dedicated players who want a full-scale campaign, HackMaster would probably be the way to go. But with your situation, I'd stick with OAD&D. Then I'd go buy HackMaster and start a group! [/QUOTE]

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