I still have my 1st and 2nd editions, though desert climate has not been kind LOL. Also bought the more recent version. Quite a bit has changed. I would not mind getting into a game that plays every 2 weeks or so. PST evenings weeknights and every other weekend :) FYI, sometimes bundle of holding will offer pdf packages (legit) check them out. bundleofholding.com I picked up several game systems that way at a discount. Drivethrurpg also has some. The Rift UE book (pdf) is there for $20 or half off retail. And yes they are legit too. If you really want to scrimp and save I suppose you could hunt ebay for someone dumping their collection.