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<blockquote data-quote="Helldritch" data-source="post: 7981468" data-attributes="member: 6855114"><p>I too approach a game in 1ed quite differently than in 5ed. Both editions have their styles and I like both. Lethality in 1ed is way higher by default and design than in 5ed. Yes, a DM is responsible for the level of difficulty in any game and can make 5ed as deadly as 1ed in a pinch. But this requires a bit more work than just putting monsters in a room.</p><p></p><p>By design, character HPs constantly raise in 5ed with corresponding HD and Con bonuses. Not in 1ed. The difference between a 9th level fighter with 18 constitution and a 20th level fighter with 18 constitution hit point wise is only 33 hp. In fifth edition this is a difference of 110 hp! This is 3 times as much! And the same goes for the other classes that had a limited number of HD.</p><p></p><p>Casters have a lot less spell slots and versatility than in 1ed. On the other hand, the at will cantrips give them the possibility to be useful even when their allotted spell slots were spent. </p><p></p><p>I could go on and on and on but the point is, both editions are very different and offer a different feel to each participants.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Helldritch, post: 7981468, member: 6855114"] I too approach a game in 1ed quite differently than in 5ed. Both editions have their styles and I like both. Lethality in 1ed is way higher by default and design than in 5ed. Yes, a DM is responsible for the level of difficulty in any game and can make 5ed as deadly as 1ed in a pinch. But this requires a bit more work than just putting monsters in a room. By design, character HPs constantly raise in 5ed with corresponding HD and Con bonuses. Not in 1ed. The difference between a 9th level fighter with 18 constitution and a 20th level fighter with 18 constitution hit point wise is only 33 hp. In fifth edition this is a difference of 110 hp! This is 3 times as much! And the same goes for the other classes that had a limited number of HD. Casters have a lot less spell slots and versatility than in 1ed. On the other hand, the at will cantrips give them the possibility to be useful even when their allotted spell slots were spent. I could go on and on and on but the point is, both editions are very different and offer a different feel to each participants. [/QUOTE]
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