I love AD&D

[Remathilis]

Pfffft. Second edition is better.

::runs::

Seriously, I spent a goodly chunk of my D&D playing career in AD&D, and despite some of its uh, wonky mechanics, it has a flavor and tone no other RPG has yet to match.

 

[Invisible Stalker]

Pfffft. Second edition is better.

You're lucky I'm out of tar...

 

[Dice4Hire]

The parts of 1E that I liked the best were the random rolls. Is the dragon sleeping? If he is, you can probably beat hi, if not, you are toast. Potion Miscibility was fun too,

I just think the dice had a lot more power in 1E than in later editions, and I must admit I kind of miss that. The sheer randomness of not knowing what was going to happen could cause a lot of fun situations around the table.

 

[Odhanan]

I love AD&D.

 

[Agamon]

I have to admit that I wax nostalgic from time to time about the good ol' days. The amalgamation of AD&D and B/X D&D that I played as a kid was a lot of fun.

 

[thedungeondelver]

I get the biggest kick out of reading 1e modules, especially those written by Gary, Allan Hammack, and Dave Cook. The style in which they were written gives one a feeling that you're reading DM's notes, in a very good way. Those guys were the first "dungeon masters" to come around (along with Dave Arneson, of course), and you really get the feel for how they ran their games.

Since their "home campaigns" became ADVANCED DUNGEONS & DRAGONS, then not only is it a kick-ass adventure that you're playing (either as DM or P-C), but it's a window in to how things work, and why.

 

[thedungeondelver]

I just think the dice had a lot more power in 1E than in later editions, and I must admit I kind of miss that. The sheer randomness of not knowing what was going to happen could cause a lot of fun situations around the table.

I watched the FUTURAMA "moviesode" titled BENDER'S GAME last night. It was a love letter to Gary, and the entire thing hinged on just what you mention - the power of dice. Quite apropos that they chose the oft-neglected d12 as the die in question - not a d20, yet provided a wide enough range that a lone d6 or d8 couldn't.

Also, APPENDIX G.

 

[Nikosandros]

Yay for AD&D! One of my favorite RPGs and the one that I have played more than all the rest combined...

I'm currently running Temple of Elemental Evil for 7 players...

 

[Obryn]

If the characters keep dying, I may have to drive up I-74 and help Obryn's group.

Hah! How far are you?

My living room has become fairly full, but I'll let you know if spots open up.

EDIT: Also, in a fun coincidence, my print copy of OSRIC came in today. It's a very nice product, and will certainly help around the room.

-O

 

[Hussar]

Serious, serious kudos for being a 100% positive thread! Well done you sir! Keep it up.

We need a LOT more of these threads.