[quote=@Inkarnate]
I guess I'll just start using these generation questions to get this thread moving (though it really should be in roleplay discussion).

[indent]What’s your favorite variation of D&D? Do you prefer the crunch of 3.5 or the streamlining of 5.0? What are you feelings on 4.0 and other systems that emulate D&D script-to-script (Pathfinder, etc)?[/indent]
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Nobody looks for Tabletop help in that section, and this can always be moved later.

Personally, I enjoyed the versatility of 3.5 and the many variations that the wide variety of skills allowed. I love to build custom comtent, and 3.5 I feel really supported that in the different abilities. 

HOWEVER, for introducing new people to the game, I'd have to say 5e is the way to go. It is more simplified, and very much tailored to newer players getting into it. Honestly I find that my groups start in 5e and then want to go back, even to 4e for the great adventures of the Paragon paths and their epic destinies.

Morale of the story is that all varients have ups and downs, and I think if you're an experienced player, that the edition you play depends on what you want out of the game. 3.5 for Home brew, 4e for the true lones of an epic destiny (and math) to truly finish the story, or 5e for casual groups.