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I'm not sure if being 2 levels worth of HP (3 if you include con bonus) ahead of a fighter counts as a nerf. When the scale contracts the relative values become more pronounced.

...and scrub magic missile while we're at it.

Okay, back to the regular game. These are the house rules I'll be using when refereeing this week or next:

Shields shall be splintered, helms cloven.

Dwarves gain a +1 Strength modifier in addition to their constitution bonus.

Magic-users gain a +1 Intelligence bonus.

It's a fine rule.

I've also come up with a clutch of house rules for a more D&D-like game. My main campaign will mostlly use Lotfp RAW; the following will be used for 'heroic' games compatible with the piles of BD&D/OSR stuff I own:

THE BASICS

Reroll your ability scores if total bonuses are 0 or lower.

Maximum hit points at 1st level. Roll normally thereafter.

Shields shall be splintered, helms cloven.

Clerics, Dwarves, Elves, Halflings and Specialists gain +1 AB at levels 2, 4, 6 and 8. Magic users gain +1 at 3, 6 and 9.

All PCs may use the combat manoeuvres presented.

CLASSES

Fighters gain +1 to damage at levels 1, 3, 6, 9 and 12. May make 2 attacks per round at -4 AB and -4 AC.

Dwarves gain damage bonuses in the same way as fighters. They may also ‘chop till you drop.’

MUs may memorise one additional spell per day of any level they can cast.

I'm considering the following:

Dwarves make a follow up attack after rolling a 20 and a counterattack if their opponent rolls a 1.

Magic-users can memorize one more spell per day than they have slots for. They are still limited by their slots when it comes to casting, the 'extra' gives them more choice only. (Thanks to Lord Inar in the MU/Elf thread for this one).

Shields can be sacrificed, reducing the damage of a blow to its minimum value. A sacrificed shield will be broken and unusable thereafter.

Armour may be sacrificed in the same way as a shield, reducing its base AC by 2. This can be done once only before repairs are required (Repairs cost half the armour’s initial value and take a number of days equal to its base AC -10. A skilled armourer must be on hand to repair chainmail and plate. Leather can be repaired by a leatherworker).

Two Weapon fighting: One weapon must be small or lighter. +1 AC when wielding both. On a successful hit roll both damage dice and pick the higher.