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The original was posted on /r/osr by /u/Substantial-Pound-62 on 2023-09-21 02:28:30.

I think I can safely say we all love retro clones like OSE and S&W for cleaning up the old systems and presenting them in efficient, modern ways.

That said, I’m often told the old manuals have a certain “charm” to their sometimes idiosyncratic presentations that just can’t be replicated.

I’m thinking of printing out and binding one of these, perhaps the Ad&D 1st edition, or the old Odnd white books, or maybe even the B/X manuals.

What’s your go-to old school game manual that you find a joy to read? Doesn’t have to be DnD.