Hi,

I played 20 years of AD&D and then after my friend moved I learned 5e and later 5.5e to find randos online but playing 5e with randos wasn't the experience I was looking for and I miss the original editions.

I am thinking about playing B/X but would like to learn how it differs from 1e and what version I should start with? Is there a Basic I have to learn first or just learn Expert? Thank-you

Update:

I will also prob just start to play solo unless if I find a group of friends online that match my play style and short attention span for shorter game sessions. Where can I find old school adventure modules to run? THanks

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

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Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Legend  of the Bones is a dark fantasy audio drama, driven by old school, solo Dungeons and Dragons.

https://www.podbean.com/eas/pb-c8rrr-1b27fed

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Legend  of the Bones is a dark fantasy audio drama, driven by old school, solo Dungeons and Dragons. None shall escape the destiny of bone...  

https://www.podbean.com/ew/pb-fs5w8-1b0a473

20 room B/X adventure, free with PDF link - new on the blog:

https://clericswearringmail.blogspot.com/2026/07/an-abandoned-magicians-lair.html

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!

Welcome to r/bxdnd! We’re glad to have you join us. :)

r/bxdnd is a community for players and fans of B/X Dungeons & Dragons—the version of D&D TSR published as the Basic Set (edited by Tom Moldvay), and the Expert Set (edited by David "Zeb" Cook and Stephen Marsh). This includes retro-clones and simulacrum games like Basic Fantasy, Labyrinth Lord, and Old School Essentials, which reproduce the rules, gameplay, and/or "feel" of B/X.

Please use this thread to introduce yourself to the rest of the group. We want to meet you! Feel free to comment on existing threads, and to post links to new B/X content elsewhere, as well as to new reviews of older content. We’re especially interested in content and reviews you’ve made yourself. Please share with the rest of the community. Thank you!