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Hero
I don't know about compelling, but Pathfinder has a much cleaner skill list. The feats are generally more worthwhile; 3e still has plenty of trap options.
Downside: 3e's monster design rules were better than 3.5, and Pathfinder is basically the same as 3.5 in that regard but with even more feats.
Downside: 3e's monster design rules were better than 3.5, and Pathfinder is basically the same as 3.5 in that regard but with even more feats.