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@ruckerworks@dice.camp 6 days ago

2/2: Read detailed reviews:

1979 AD&D — https://ruckerworks.com/2026/08/dd-edition-review-1979-add
1981 Basic D&D (Moldvay Edition) — https://ruckerworks.com/2026/08/1981-basic-dnd-moldvay-review/
2014 5e D&D — https://ruckerworks.com/2026/08/2014-5e-dnd-review/
2024 5e D&D — https://ruckerworks.com/2026/08/2024-5e-dnd-review/
Review: 2020 Old-School Essentials Advanced Fantasy — https://ruckerworks.com/2026/08/ose-advanced-fantasy-review/
Review: 2023 Shadowdark RPG — https://ruckerworks.com/2026/08/shadowdark-rpg-review/

#dnd #dnd5e #shadowdark #ttrpg #osr #oldschoolessentials

Creator, a middle-aged white male, bald, salt-and-pepper beard, holds his chin in his hand with a consideration expression. Covers of the AD&D Players Handbook and the 2024 5e edition Players Handbook are over his left shoulder with an arrow pointing from the former to the latter.

D&D Edition Review: 2023 Shadowdark RPG | Ruckerworks

A review of Shadowdark RPG: real-time torch mechanics, randomized character advancement, and why this fast, lethal game keeps coming up alongside 5e.

D&D Edition Review: 2020 Old-School Essentials Advanced Fantasy | Ruckerworks

A review of Old-School Essentials Advanced Fantasy: two companion tomes blending Basic D&D's race-as-class simplicity with AD&D's deeper race and class options.

D&D Edition Review: 2024 5.5e D&D | Ruckerworks

A review of the 2024 5e revision (5.5e): species replacing races, Weapon Mastery, standardized subclasses, and why this is the most complex D&D character creation yet.

D&D Edition Review: 2014 5e D&D | Ruckerworks

A full review of 2014 5th edition D&D: advantage and disadvantage, death saving throws, race and class options, and why this edition made D&D approachable again.

D&D Edition Review: 1981 Basic D&D (Moldvay Edition) | Ruckerworks

A review of the 1981 Moldvay Basic D&D set: race-as-class rules, harsher death rules than AD&D, and the two examples of play that made it a great starting point.

D&D Edition Review: 1979 AD&D | Ruckerworks

A full review of 1979 AD&D, TSR's original core rules. Covers armor class, character races and classes, spellcasting, and how playable it is for tables today.

#oldschoolessentials #shadowdark #dnd5e #osr #dnd #ttrpg

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