Evolved forms of D&D variants

 - I wonder if certain versions of D&D represent the evolved forms of certain approaches to the game.

- These forms developed over extensive playtesting, and deliberately fixed issues their predecessors had.

- B/X D&D, now most clearly expressed in Old School Essentials, seems to be the evolved form of OD&D and Holmes Basic D&D.

- Pathfinder 1e is obviously the evolved form of D&D 3e / 3.5e, but perhaps less obviously the evolved form of AD&D 1e and 2e, trying to cover every possible situation with a rule, and providing the flexibility 2e kits offered.

- Dungeon Crawl Classics seems to be the evolved form of the random tables which proliferated in zines, and could be added to any edition.

Mörk Borg Review

• Initially I felt it was pretentiously arty.
• In the end I love it - it does a great job of syncing presentation, content and setting.
• Loads of random tables which back up the feel of the setting.
• Mechanic for bringing on the end of the world.
• Rules-wise it's a very slimmed down d20 system with metagame 'omens'.
• Players (almost) always roll.
• DC 12 is standard, only modified in the case of especially strong/weak opponents.
• Simple and deadly crit and fumble mechanics.
• Omens allow rerolls, damage reduction, max damage etc.
• Options to play classless or with very flavourful classes (Fanged Deserter, Heretical Priest).
• The included adventure Rotblack Sludge is a fascinating compact starter dungeon.
• The website has loads of free content, including a character generator.
• Pretty good sheets on Roll20.