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EPISODE · Jan 8, 2025 · 18 MIN

AD&D is more Dangerous than 5e, here's why..

from The Evil Dungeon Master Universe · host The Evil Dungeon Master

This one’s personal, folks. It all started with an argument at work—a friendly debate about how the old (Advanced Dungeons & Dragons) is lame, while 5th Edition (5E), is much better. Naturally, I knew I had to prove my point (because, let’s face it, I’m right). So I crunched the numbers, created identical fighter characters for both systems, and put them to the test. The results? No surprises here for you AD&D fans: 5E makes combat easy mode. Fighters in 5E hit more, hit harder, and level up faster, but that’s exactly why AD&D feels so much more rewarding. In AD&D, every hit is a victory, and every miss keeps the tension alive. It’s not just about rolling dice—it’s about survival, strategy, and earning your wins the hard way. I know I’m preaching to the choir with you, my loyal audience, but this one’s still worth tuning in for. Let’s dive into the gritty details, break down the differences, and maybe throw a little shade at 5E while we’re at it. If you’ve ever wanted hard evidence on why AD&D hits different (pun intended), this is the episode for you. #DungeonsAndDragons #ADnDvs5E #RPGCombatShowdown

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