I prefer Pathfinder these days, because most of the 3.5 source is relatively compatible, which gives an insanely large amount of potential source to draw on.
I didn't particularly like 4e, but I feel compelled to point out that it wasn't just useful for new players. As a frequent DM, I can say that managing a 4e campaign was insanely easy compared to a 3.5/pf campaign, and a lot of that had to do with simplifying the rules to prevent extreme cases of cheese that relied on a specific interpretation of the rules. I ultimately prefer the freedom of 3.5/pf, even at the cost of some rule arguing, but the 4e experience is smooth and if you're looking for a casual evening with pizza, beer, and dice, it's not a bad time at all.
I prefer Pathfinder these days, because most of the 3.5 source is relatively compatible, which gives an insanely large amount of potential source to draw on.
I didn't particularly like 4e, but I feel compelled to point out that it wasn't just useful for new players. As a frequent DM, I can say that managing a 4e campaign was insanely easy compared to a 3.5/pf campaign, and a lot of that had to do with simplifying the rules to prevent extreme cases of cheese that relied on a specific interpretation of the rules. I ultimately prefer the freedom of 3.5/pf, even at the cost of some rule arguing, but the 4e experience is smooth and if you're looking for a casual evening with pizza, beer, and dice, it's not a bad time at all.