TSR On the Relative Merits of the TSR Editions

[Whizbang Dustyboots]

It’s definitely not as intimidating as 1e. I even think the DMG is a valuable resource. Plus the spell books and item books.

The Monstrous Manual was also a very solid book, although the art quality varies wildly.

 

[Micah Sweet]

When you add in all the extra bits, it can significantly increase the time it takes to create a new PC, but the good thing about 2e is that you don't need to have things like proficiencies or class kits, though I'd still grant the fighter specialisation even if I wasn't using weapon proficiencies.

I've never understood the problem with taking more time to make a character. That's a big part of what session zero is for, after all. Take all the time you need I say.