The Best Edition?

lcphr3ak.RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
> Hey, I'm obsessed with fantasy settings/movies/ect; and want to get
> into ADND. However, i've noticed there are 3 editions to ADND. I've
> noted a few people here and there say that the 1st edition is the
> "best", then some say the 2nd is, once again, the "best"; however it
> appears not many people are into the 3rd/3.5 edition, even though some
> say they enjoy it. I was just wondering, if i were to spend my money on
> a set of rulebooks; what edition should i buy and in your opinion, why?

Research all of them first, and find out which one you like the
most. If you're new to the game, however, you might find some of the
older editions have rules that seem counterintuitive to the system
as a whole, but you have to remember that they were designed that
way because those were the systems they used way back in the
beginning. Armor class being rated from 10 to -10, for example. A
lot of d20 fans have major heartburn with THAC0 and negative ACs,
which I think is funny, but whatever. It doesn't mean these systems
are broken, don't let them tell you that. It just means it takes a
different way of thinking to figure out things, but once you have it
down, you've got it forever.

Remember though that having certain rules or systems have content
that might seem counterintuitive to how you'd want it to work does
not mean the system is completely unplayable (even though they'll
try and tell you that). Money better not be an issue either, because
regardless of the edition you choose to use, bring your wallet. You
don't have to buy everything that's available, of course. It just
depends on how much detail and spice you want in your game. At a
minimum, get the PHB, DMG, and one creature tome for the edition you
choose, and read.

There are all kinds of website forums out there that cover every
edition, so once you decide, Google up some of them and join. As for
which one is best, eh, that's subjective. I've always preferred AD&D
1e/2e, and run a very successful hybrid of the two systems. I also
have sniped a few stat block changes from their creature templates
from d20, so the "best" system for me was reading and finding out
what was right for my game regardless of the system it came from.
There are a lot of variables to consider, but most importantly,
which one is best for you. Good luck (and come on over to
Dragonsfoot or AD&DCampaigns if you choose AD&D).

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Awsome! Thanks for the answers guys, i'll definitly do some more
research

Thanks again!

Varl wrote:

> There are all kinds of website forums out there that cover every
> edition, so once you decide, Google up some of them and join. As for
> which one is best, eh, that's subjective. I've always preferred AD&D
> 1e/2e, and run a very successful hybrid of the two systems. I also have
> sniped a few stat block changes from their creature templates from d20,
> so the "best" system for me was reading and finding out what was right
> for my game regardless of the system it came from. There are a lot of
> variables to consider, but most importantly, which one is best for you.
> Good luck (and come on over to Dragonsfoot or AD&DCampaigns if you
> choose AD&D).

The original D&D (not talking about D&D3 which should really been named AD&D3
to lessen confusions) can be quite fun too, but the books can be a bit
difficult to find nowadays.

--

//Aho

lcphr3ak RemoveThis @gmail.com schrieb:
> Hey, I'm obsessed with fantasy settings/movies/ect; and want to get
> into ADND. However, i've noticed there are 3 editions to ADND. I've
> noted a few people here and there say that the 1st edition is the
> "best", then some say the 2nd is, once again, the "best"; however it
> appears not many people are into the 3rd/3.5 edition, even though some
> say they enjoy it. I was just wondering, if i were to spend my money on
> a set of rulebooks; what edition should i buy and in your opinion, why?
>
> Thanks,
> Coco
>
personally, i would recommend ad&d 2nd, but the reasons are nostalgic.
it has a special feel. more sophisticated than 1st and still not that
general dnd 3e stuff. it was just cool.
but, as others said, it is discontinued. nothing new. i never got into
the whole 3e or d20 mess. every company is publishing new monsters,
classes, and whatever. no guarantee that it is all balanced.
and know this: there have been and there will be rule books on every
topic you can imagine. i dimly remember the "complete male rockgnome
lawful evil fighters handbook"-frenzy. be very careful on which
accessories you spend your money. you dont need them all.

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> Awsome! Thanks for the answers guys, i'll definitly do some more
> research
>
> Thanks again!
>

Check your local used book stores that may carry D&D stuff for the D&D box
set. This was the bare basic D&D variety to give you the simplest, cheapest
overview. Then, as others have said, compare them. All versions of AD&D
have had good and bad points as viewed from different perspectives. All
previous editions of AD&D have a multitude of works available used, which is
usually cheaper than new, of course. But the old stuff is no longer
supported and all new material released will be for the newer versions.
(Some old timers notice older stuff being revamped, revised, or sequelled
for the newer version).

However, gaming itself is usually a group activity. It consists of a DM or
GM and at least one player. Group sizes usually range from three to six
players, though smaller groups (two players, one on one, or DM vs. Self via
Random Generation) can be played as well as larger groups with a skilled DM.
If you're interested in playing, find an active group and ask for a sit in.
Plan to be there for hours and bring your munchies. Sometimes DMs will have
pre-rolled characters available for sit-ins and such (I always did).

Enjoy the game, learn the rules --- but don't get too hung up on them. It
is, after all, a game! Have fun!

lcphr3ak.RemoveThis@gmail.com wrote:
> Hey, I'm obsessed with fantasy settings/movies/ect; and want to get
> into ADND. However, i've noticed there are 3 editions to ADND. I've
> noted a few people here and there say that the 1st edition is the
> "best", then some say the 2nd is, once again, the "best"; however it
> appears not many people are into the 3rd/3.5 edition, even though some
> say they enjoy it. I was just wondering, if i were to spend my money on
> a set of rulebooks; what edition should i buy and in your opinion, why?
>
> Thanks,
> Coco

I'm in the mind that 2nd ed is the best, but, as Aho says, they're
discontinued. Searching on E-bay and Amazon is your best bet to
finding them....

But, 3rd ed isn't the evil that everyone says it is... like each new
edition, it has its merits and flaws (heh... Cammie inside joke)...
but, you have to read and play each one to really get a feel for them,
then decide on your own which one's best for you.

np,
Jadzea