NPC meme is getting around.
http://npcnewsonline.com/
Love it
https://rpg.stackexchange.com/questions/71639/what-exactly-is-add
The reason it was called “Advanced” back in 1979 is because it was compared to the original game and a simpler version (called “Dungeons & Dragons” and “Basic Dungeons & Dragons”, respectively). The “Advanced” was also tacked onto the front for (ultimately futile) legal reasons having to do with the split between the two creators of the original edition of D&D (now called “OD&D” for clarity, since the naming and numbering of D&D editions is confusing). Relative to those editions from the 70s, yes, AD&D has more options and rules.
https://geekdad.com/2014/11/a-tale-of-two-dungeon-master-guides-1979-add-and-2014-dd/
This is the behind-the-scenes stuff that can make a DM shine. Discussions cover everything from saving throws to inspiration to fudging the dice to roleplaying
NPCs.
So much fun stuff in Chapter 8! There’s a section on running a chase. Yeah, drop a chase scene into an adventure (pages 252-254) and you’re going to get the DM of the Year award. Other Chapter 8 topics include using miniatures, tracking monster HP during combat, tossing in disease and madness risks to characters, and much more.