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Message: <blockquote data-quote="OB1" data-source="post: 7563082" data-attributes="member: 6796241">[MENTION=6796661]MNblockhead[/MENTION] I fall into a very similar experience as you. I played primarily from 88-96 (mix of 1e and 2e) along with a host of other RPGs (Robotech, Star Wars, Rifts, TMNT, Heroes) and tried out 3e for about six months in 2004 when a workmate invited me into his game, but didn’t vibe on it and didn’t really have the time. In 2011 or so I began listening to the 4e Critical Hit podcast and that gave me my D&D fix for a while. When the playtest came out, I downloaded it just to read and found it reminded me of the feel of 2e. Started a game with my wife and a couple friends that is still going today (Tier IV near the end). Have bought every official release since and brought a dozen or so new players (including my nieces and nephews) into the game.  We put the main campaign on pause to run APs or other home brews from time to time, and there is so much stuff I can’t ever imagine needing another system or edition. Not to thread jack, but as for your comments about social media, I’m guessing you are a few years older than me but still GenX, and I have to say I don’t understand all the hate it gets. Facebook and Twitter are nothing more than tools. I use Facebook to stay in touch with family and friends across the world and Twitter to get news about my hobbies and the personalities around them (NFL, Movies, D&D). Also, I used to feel the same as you about the stigma and not talking about my gaming, but have blissfully discovered the joy of not giving an F about what others think about me, and in doing so found another 3 new players at my office. Hell I even have a pic of my gaming group at the table with books and minis and everything as the cover photo of my FB account. Nerd on!!!So yeah, 5 years after returning to D&D, I’m more invested in the hobby than ever and absolutely loving the edition. It makes telling amazing stories about incredible characters east and fun. I’m sure I’ll be playing a long time.</blockquote>

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