The Spirit of AD&D

AD&D is players coming up with creative, out of the box solutions because they aren't super heroes and can't blast, magic or feat their way out of every obstacle. It's about DMs running with it too, because some of the best stories arise when we let imaginations loose trying to creatively solve what would otherwise be an impossible challenge. 

The best memories ever ...

The Spirit of AD&D

 

Dave Trampier Monster Manual 1977

AD&D is being terrified when you step into a corridor, cavern or castle festooned with white sticky spider webs. Because you knew there was probably a wicked hairy giant spider lurking in there and that they just needed one bite and you'd be making that save or die roll. 

Aint no better thrill than that ...

The Spirit of Advanced Dungeons & Dragons

 

David Laforce DMG 1979

AD&D is being trapped in a room filling with water, while being chased by a 1HD skeleton that you are so afraid will kill you, you desperately try and find the secret button to open the locked door instead of fight it.

Good times man, good times.