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Message: <blockquote data-quote="JonnyP71" data-source="post: 7127204" data-attributes="member: 6788862">Useful Cantrips and backgrounds having a impact on the initial character, that's about it.I've recently gone back to 1E AD&D and quite honestly I prefer it.  5E is great, but 1E is my home.Things I prefer about 1E:- defined class powers, making the differences in characters of the same class less about the mechanics, more about choice of personality and equipment- greater differences between classes- the fact that the 4 'core' classes are common, the others are rare, and difficult to achieve the required stats for.  I prefer that - it means fewer Paladins which is always a good thing - the lack of a codified skills system, AD&D has a feeling of *more* freedom, not less- much wider range of monster abilities- alignment as a mechanic - this also means fewer Paladins, plus some ex-Paladins who have seen the error of their ways, also a good thing- racial class and stat limits and restrictions- much better weapons tables!- more interesting spells- slower levelling after the 1st few levels - especially from level 6+- the adventure modules- the artwork- the Gygaxian proseAnd most importantly - slower healing!  Hit points become precious once more.</blockquote>