Here is a very interesting quote I discovered from Dave Arneson. In his opinion, it appears, Rules Cyclopedia "Mentzer" D&D still qualifies as "OD&D". Though I realize there are many legitimate differences, and each player or DM has his own reason for making distinctions, recent play of B/X and AD&D 1e support Dave's grouping. I find that, at least according to the aspects I'm interested in, B/X, Mentzer, Holmes, and OD&D feel almost the same. AD&D, on the other hand, has a distinctly different feel.
Here's the quote:
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D&D Rules Cyclopedia. I has almost everything set down for an OD&D game.
Harold Johnson is to be highly praised as the one responsible.
Dave Arneson
"Dark Lord of Game Design"
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