Questions tagged [conversion]
For questions about converting or translating characters and concepts from one edition of a game to another, or to a different game entirely.
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Is this homebrew roguish archetype Shadowdancer balanced compared to the other archetypes? [Version 2]
This is a follow up to my previous question: Is this homebrew roguish archetype Shadowdancer balanced compared to the other archetypes?
In short, I want to convert the 3.5e prestige class Shadowdancer ...
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Is this homebrew roguish archetype Shadowdancer balanced compared to the other archetypes?
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The Shadowdancer is a prestige class from 3.5e. Since, in 5e, prestige classes were replaced by class archetypes (for example, the Assassin prestige class from 3.5e is now represented by ...
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How can I best convert an Oath of the Ancients paladin from D&D 5e to 3.5e?
I'm working on starting a D&D 3.5e campaign with a group of players with whom I've previously played a 5e campaign. One of these players plays a 5th-level Paladin with the Oath of the Ancients in ...
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Is there a way to replicate the effects of 5e's Teleportation Circle spell in 3.5e?
In D&D 3.5e, teleportation circle is the name of a 9th-level conjuration spell. The purpose of the spell is to create a circle that remains for 10 minutes, and subjects everyone who enters it in ...
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MechWarrior (1st Edition) vs MechWarrior (2nd Edition) Character Stats / Conversion
BattleTech & MechWarrior used to be 'mini combat' & 'rpg' respectively; and have gone through various versions; changing core aspects of the game & how the math works. In MechWarrior, ...
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Converting difficulty class (DC) of checks from D&D 3E to 5E
I'm looking at converting the 5th-level D&D 3E adventure The Speaker in Dreams to the fifth edition and I'm noticing a lot of DCs from 20 to 30. Were difficulty classes higher in 3E or were ...
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Can creatures outside of Crystal Spheres dream?
Assumptions: all material from spelljammer, 3.0, 3.5, web/dragon and Pathfinder are available. Everything in this campaign setting is being converted to Pathfinder. All available separate campaign ...
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Converting PF1 adventure to pf2 - loot?
I'm wondering in regards to loot and the transition from pf1 to pf2.
In pf2 the focus went from gp to sp I'm not sure if the loot needs to be downgraded when I convert an adventure.
As example The ...
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How do you use D&D Next NPC statistics lacking classes (e.g. in "Murder in Baldur's Gate") with 5e?
I would like to test 5e and have acquired the "Murder in Baldur's Gate" adventure.
Now I find that the monster statistics in the adventure are "D&D Next", the playtesting version of 5e. There are ...
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Is material from Adventures of Middle-Earth adaptable for Rolemaster?
I am currently running a Rolemaster campaign set in Middle Earth, TA 1640. I have source material for Rhudaur (where the group is right now), Rivendell, and Angmar.
I have come across this book ...
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How to convert a character from AD&D 2E to D&D 5E? [closed]
Could anyone help me in finding an instruction on how to convert a character from AD&D 2E to D&D 5E?
I need to know details like: THAC0, attack and damage bonus, bonus on skills, saving ...
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How can I combine very different role-playing systems with D&D 5e?
I'm planning on making a D&D 5e campaign for my friends so they can experience what an okay DM is like rather than a bias and railroading DM which is so far their only experience of Dungeons and ...
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Do the dungeon modules from the old Basic D&D work with the new Basic D&D?
I am old and I haven't played D&D seriously in many years. But I remember it.
My 12yo son has a crew that want me to DM a game for them.
In the interest of leveraging my (limited) existing ...
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How does a monster's AC from AD&D/2e relate to AC in D&D 5th Edition?
I want to adapt several creatures from AD&D/2e so I can use them in 5e.
Is there an easy way to translate Armour Class from AD&D/2e to AC in 5e?
I'm looking for a formula if possible.
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How does a monster's THAC0 in AD&D/2e relate to +Hit bonus in D&D 5th Edition?
I want to adapt several creatures from AD&D/2e so I can use them in 5e.
Is there an easy way to translate THAC0 (to hit AC 0) to the +Hit bonus in 5e?
I'm looking for a formula or a chart if ...
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