D&D General Nobody likes an edition warrior.

[Fauchard1520]

Of course we all have our preferred editions. But I think that the way we talk about them is important. Whenever we launch into the story of, “I play XYZ games because reasons,” we’re talking about what we prefer, not what is objectively best. It’s about finding the right game for the right person, not about finding the right game period. That’s why, when it comes time to compare systems, I always try to speak in terms of “this edition delivers on these design goals,” not “this other edition is trash because it doesn’t do all the things I want.” There's no "best" version of D&D. Just the one that's best for you.

That is all. Soapbox dismounted.

(Comic for illustrative purposes.)

 

[Umbran]

Edition warriors love each other. There must always be two, or there will be no argument. And the argument seems to be the point.

 

[loverdrive]

War... War never changes or something.

 

[jgsugden]

You know, we made this argument a lot better back in 3.5 era. I mean, some people thought the argument was a clear winner during the 3E era, but I think it is clear that it was best when 3.5 was going on...

 

[Asisreo]

XYZ games isn't even a good system so your whole point is invalidated. If it isn't D&D, CoC, GURPS, HUAN, CHUGACHUGACHOOCHOO, or LoL then it automatically sucks.

Point proven: I played a game of Pathfinder 1e with an inexperienced DM so I'm basically an expert on game design.

 

[Zardnaar]

Y'all just jealous that 2Es the best edition.

 

[BigZebra]

Let me quote Tolstoy: war what is it good for!

 

[ccs]

Not “this other edition is trash because it doesn’t do all the things I want.”

That's exactly what makes edition x trash.

 

[Snarf Zagyg]

If this were true, then why does everyone know the famous quote from Highlander, “There can be only one ..... e!”

 

[ccs]

Y'all just jealous that 2Es the best edition.

Incorrect sir.
As proof I point out that it's DMG lacks both the humorous b&w cartoon bits AND the random harlot table. Without those....
Clearly an inferior product.