I have played all the editions of D&D. I game regularly with a fellow who wrote freelance for TSR before they became WotC and Hasbro bought them out. I actually prefer 3E. We were a group of the playtesters and although at first had our reservations I can tell you now I enjoyit much more that either 1st or 2nd Edition. You haven't fought a dragon till you fight one in 3E. Talk about a bad ass.
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The line between good and evil is razor sharp. Be careful of misteps,
lest you find yourself spitted upon your own blade.