Definitely not HC. Maybe classic for the chronological introduction to the game, if they are gamers. But for non-gamers probably retail because the QoL and just the game as a whole is far better by today’s standard and it doesn’t look too horrible like classic does.
Not classic era, starting in the middle of nowhere is pointless.
Not season of discovery that’s like a modded game more appreciated by people who know the real game and want an alternative experience.