u/That-Fungi03

Should I get Old School Essentials if I already have BX in print?

Years ago when I first started running DND I purchased basic DND from 1981 thinking it was the one and only version of the game having no idea what people meant when they said “edition”.

I then discovered 5e and migrated to that and never looked back. But sometimes I revisit my old books and feel inspired and creative again and nostalgic for a time I never lived in.

I have been researching OSE and OSR, I am also interested in Shadowdark, Morgbork, Cairn, and others as I feel like I can introduce players easier to rules-lite play.

Basically if I have BX in print is there a reason to purchase OSE? I understand it is a more polished BX but don’t understand if there is anything else to it.

Anyone recommend the box set or otherwise?