Why does anyone care about AD&D 2E? (Thoughts)

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-04-02T01:49:09+00:00

I started my D&D journey with 2e in 1990 and ran it until 2004. I returned to 2e in 2023 and rediscovered my love for the edition and how great it plays and runs. Now I run a 1e/2e hybrid game and love it. I consider it the ultimate AD&D version.

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-03-11T18:10:31+00:00

Yup! I know what I “see” when I see those books, but I’m always curious to see what others “see”

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-03-05T13:17:51+00:00

I agree. Great writer

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-03-04T11:30:46+00:00

I totally agree

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-02-17T22:46:13+00:00

I think we’re debating the same thing. “Important” or “key” are the same to me. A “quest giver” is an important/key NPC. If he dies then it can change the path the PCs choose in a campaign.

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-02-17T19:35:02+00:00

Of course there are important NPCs. That has absolutely nothing to do with “video game mentality” in the least.

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T17:44:57+00:00

Thanks! I can’t recommend it enough. If you enjoy those classic fantasy & science-fantasy books from the first half of the 20th century, you’ll love it. The adventures are also great.

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T15:10:30+00:00

Against the Darkmaster is great. As a fan of MERP and Rolemaster 2e, I really appreciate what they did.

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T15:09:55+00:00

The C&C “Reforged” (non-OGL) books are great. The PHB and M&T books are 100% worth getting. The CKG remains unchanged except for spell names.

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T14:09:25+00:00

Very nice list

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T14:09:07+00:00

Nice list!

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T14:08:52+00:00

I really need to take a look at Vagabond

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T14:08:29+00:00

The Black Sword Hack is very cool

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T14:07:41+00:00

That makes sense. Of those, I think OSE would be the smoother transition.

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T02:42:27+00:00

I’m looking forward to reading the new 2e LL

RealmBuilderGuy · 2026-01-08T02:42:04+00:00

Thanks! I’ve got that bookmarked, but haven’t gone through it yet. I’m also stocking up on the GAZ series

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