Uploaded February 2024 | Updated September 2026, 4 days ago

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Part 1 went over the Top 10 rules changes in 3rd Edition that made it revolutionary: youtu.be/AhoMtKvOdw0

0:00 Higher power level
1:57 Permanent, customizable characters
5:15 "Rules, Not Rulings"
9:43 Combat As Sport
13:53 GM as entertainer/co-player
15:37 Final Thoughts

"A Quick Primer for Old School Gaming" (by Matthew J. Finch + Mythmere Games):
friendorfoe.com/d/Old%20School%20Primer.pdf

RULES LAWYER PLAYLIST on D&D + Pathfinder history:
youtube.com/playlist?list=PL5LfnOlAZRY5vP4070_xXq-N3HOQSKOsR

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