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The original was posted on /r/osr by /u/SweatyGoku on 2025-06-11 05:43:48+00:00.

So I have the books for both systems and I’m trying to figure out which to run for new players. Both seem fun, hell I’m even considering lbb OD&D as I have printed versions. I know AD&D has my attention and would probably be my preferred system but I’m also looking for something fast and somewhat simple for players. Which is why I’m also looking at B/X. Some of the players have little experience with ttrpgs and B/X cuts down on the choices by having 3d6 down the line and race as class. Thus speeding things up. So character creation seems really fast, but with AD&D 1e it doesn’t seem like it would take too much longer. Maybe if I ignore weapon proficiencies for the sake of simplicity it would go a bit faster. The only downside I see for AD&D is that character creation takes longer because there are more choices and that the stat bonuses are harder to get. The upside is that it feels like a much more fleshed out system. What I like about both though is the fact I really don’t need to teach any rules. Just guide them through character creation and then I’ll handle all the mechanics, they focus on the world and their choices. Also a reason I like that in B/X it suggested the dm rolls for damage. It leaves a sort of fog of war and dependence on description to figure out how injured something is. Idk, kinda rambling. I just love these old systems, but I wanted someone else’s opinion. Why AD&D 1e, or B/X. I’m really just stuck at a crossroads because I like both, I just lean towards AD&D but am worried about intimidating players with the options. The above reason is also why I’m considering OD&D as it seems like a nice compromise and leaves it up to me to fill in the blanks however I choose.