Butane hash is easy to make, but very dangerous. I did it once, and was too sketched out to do it again. Im a total worrywart though
As for whether or not you'll like Edibles, Llama, that's purely up to you.
Edibles arent too different from smoking, IMO, if the edibles are made right.
Takes about 15-30 minutes to kick in, and when it kicks it, it kicks in hard (at least with the edibles im use to/the amouns im use to eating).
When I smoke, im usually high by the time im done with the bowl. When I have an edible, im able to start doing something, be it listen to music, read, take a shower, whatever, and as it hits I usually start to sink into life and the high. If im listening to music, I tend to dance around a bit more. If I read, I tend to have to repeat what im reading, and I often focus on a page for much longer than usual as I contemplate what it all means a bit more. If im watching a movie, or relaxing, or whatever, i'll often just sink into the couch/chair/etc and get into my own little high world.
IMO, edibles are nice for just relaxing and not really having anything to do. If im going somewhere, or have something to do, id rather smoke. (and then it'll depend on where I am for what kind of weed id like to be smoking. If im at a music event, a good Hybrid is what I usually smoke [favorite for festivals being Sour OG]. If im watching a movie or hanging with friends, I usually like indicas, and if im hiking or out in nature, I tend to enjoy Sativas).