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7 hours ago, Mechashef said:

The resolution system for D&D is simpler and more unified, and in hindsight some of the old mechanisms from RQ1/2/3 should have been dropped in the new version but I'm absolutely sure I would have complained bitterly if they had done so.

I am currently GMing D&D 5e campaign, and just about to start RGQ one. We ended old Runequest campaign last year.  From my point of view, D&D 5e starts with unified and easy simple mechanics. But, when characters advance past 5th level, they all start to have whole lot of special feats, skills etc. and game complexity skyrockets. At higher levels, Runequest is much more simple to run .

4 hours ago, RHW said:

Mandatory Augment is more fun and more player friendly that having them roll two skills separately to achieve a single result.

That sounds logical and interesting take. I will try that on our games (when our RGQ campaign starts)

Ah, ended up ordering full Slipcase set although I already own physical copy of rulebook. The price difference was quite small after the coupons.