I play AD&D (currently playing though Temple of Elemental Evil). Why? Because the people I play with are proper OG nerds, they played D&D when it was originally released (my DM still has his original red box). As a young whippersnapper coming from 5e it’s different I’ll give you that. It’s a lot harder to min/max and I appreciate that. Mostly it’s just fun seeing how DnD evolved, the fact that shenanigans will always ensue means it’s still fun as ever but just in it’s own special way.
I play AD&D (currently playing though Temple of Elemental Evil). Why? Because the people I play with are proper OG nerds, they played D&D when it was originally released (my DM still has his original red box). As a young whippersnapper coming from 5e it’s different I’ll give you that. It’s a lot harder to min/max and I appreciate that. Mostly it’s just fun seeing how DnD evolved, the fact that shenanigans will always ensue means it’s still fun as ever but just in it’s own special way.