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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JenniferRPG" data-source="post: 6624256" data-attributes="member: 6795724">My first exposure to D&D was as a player back some 32 years ago, with the Mentzer basic set.  I only played a few games, but was hooked.  I wanted to DM back then but ended up not doing it.Here I am 32 years later, just recently acquiring the 5.0 starter set, then downloading the Basic Player's Handbook and just the other day picking up the 5.0 DMG.After a lot of research, and reading the Moldvay basic set (in pdf form right now -- plan to purchase a used copy off ebay).. I am really drawn to it.It's so simple and clear.  The entire PHB, Monster Manual and DMG is in one 64 page book!  (I realize it's only for levels 1-3 but that's okay, because I just need something to get me started DM'ing.  I'm overwhelmed by all the 5.0 rules.  I have over 500 pages to read between the PHB and the DMG.  Whereas this Molday is only like 45 or so not including monsters.Also I like the Moldvay B/E over the Mentzer because it's less pages and easier to look things up.  I also like the simple artwork in the Moldvay.So I'd appreciate any suggestions.  Should I pursue Moldvay and a couple old modules like Silver Princess or stick it out with 5e and work on the Phandelver module?Jennifer</blockquote>