Who still plays older versions of D&D?

[tx7321]

Yeah, that and I think people have just settled down. And I think both camps have come to the understanding that their game isn't "better" just different, and that each hits a different type of person.

 

[Nikosandros]

I would also like to remark that there are people that enjoy both versions of the game (as well as whole bunch of different RPGs, very different from any incarnation of D&D).

 

[Dykstrav]

What about OSRIC?

I've checked out OSRIC and it seems cool. The problem isn't getting the rules set, as many of the players I know have been playing since 1E and still have their old books. For that matter, 1E Player's Handbooks generally go on eBay for somewhere between $5-8 last time I checked, I'd be willing to splurge for a table copy or two.

The problem is that the players I know feel like 1E is bush-league and clunky. They'd never play a previous edition again. Yeah, I've aksed on occasion.

I do know of a 1E game that's about an hour and a half from where I live, but I'm not willing to drive that far to play it.

Guess I could post notices at the FLGS and all that but it just hasn't been a priority for me.

 

[jdrakeh]

I would also like to remark that there are people that enjoy both versions of the game (as well as whole bunch of different RPGs, very different from any incarnation of D&D).

Honestly, that's where I fall. I love me some AD&D, but I also like playing D&D3x, and running a myriad of other games (from Burning Wheel to Risus). Fantasy is my favorite genre regardless of what game I'm playing, though.

 

[Allandaros]

I checked RC, 1e, and 2e; I'm currently in a (stalled) 2e campaign, but am willing to run RC and 1e (and looking forward to the experience).

 

[WSmith]

I like Original AD&D, 1st ed. with only the PHB, the DMG, and the MM. I would love to play it again but would only DM it with the right group.

I am a strong fan of Moldvay/Marsh B/X D&D. I would play or DM this anytime.

But recently, everything D&D related I am doing revolves around the three little books, Vol's. I-III. This has become my D&D flavor of choice.

 

[Silver Moon]

I would also like to remark that there are people that enjoy both versions of the game (as well as whole bunch of different RPGs, very different from any incarnation of D&D).

That's where I am too. My weekly group uses 1E while my online campagin uses 3E. I honestly don't see that much of a difference, as my stories are heavily plot-driven with extensive role-playing, the game mechanics only becoming a factor in the combat segments. I've also used 1E material with the 3E campaign and 3E material with the 1E campaign with little to no difficulty.

 

[megamania]

I tinker with the 2e Darksun some. Still hoping to either convert or find a conversion I like....

 

[tx7321]

Didn't mean to suggest you had to choose. I was trying to explain why the edition wars died down. There were 2 camps at each others throats for a long time. I think the problem was created by WOTC honestly, as they "sold" 3E as everything to everybody.

 

[Huw]

Interesting that 1e is in the lead. I've started putting my old 1e stuff up on ebay, and I've been surprised at how much it's going for - especially common stuff like the PHB.