by SFRR
First off let me say that I own both, I have played both, and I like both games (a lot).Several folks have posted that they really are different games, I agree with this statement (though others of course may not).
D2e:
What I like -
a. faster set-up
b. faster play
c. built-n Campaign and Hero-leveling system
d. the objectives far outweigh defeating the Heroes in game play *(more below)
e. Overlord XP points
f. very new player "friendly" since it is simpler and faster
What I don't like -
a. little consequence for Heroes being Knocked Out (they just get back up, and they don't die)
b. very limited spawn ability for the Overlord
c. the objectives far outweigh defeating the Heroes in game play *(I have a "Love-Hate" relationship with this)
D1e:
What I like -
a. immersive play
b. the "game clock" as established by the cycling of cards by the Overlord player
c. the Conquest token system for "Win-Loss"
What I don't like -
a. hero leveling is negligible
b. long, long playing time and set-up time
c. not as new player "friendly" as D2e since it is long and somewhat more complex
What do you all think? I'm just interested in any general or specific commentary from folks who have played both.
thanks