Just happened to play last night.
[You must be logged in to view images. Log in or Register.] Like Mournblade I started with those 3 pamphlet books, bought a basic set in 1978 then AD&D up until 3rd edition came out. I was never a fan of second but I stole bits and pieces of it. I still have full collections of each edition up to 4th including modules.
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We're playing 4th right now but I also prefer Pathfinder, I don't DM anymore so don't have much say in what rule set we use, besides, at this stage, 40+, it's more about the gathering than anything else.