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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Can I run AD&D's Tomb of Horrors in D&D 5E?
I'm hoping to run a 5th Edition version of the original S1 Tomb of Horrors very soon for my group, as a break from our larger 4E campaign. The problem is, I only have the Basic Rules and the playtest ...
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How can I convert the AD&D "Bee" cantrip to D&D 5e?
It was recently brought to my attention that there existed a cantrip from the first edition of Advanced Dungeons and Dragons called "Bee". In the original description, it reads as follows:
Bee (...
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Which Traveller editions are (mostly) compatible?
There have been several editions and offspring versions of the Traveller RPG. Those are the ones I know of:
Classic Traveller (the very first edition)
Traveller T4
Traveller 5
Mongoose Traveller
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It is possible to make Vampires, Night-Elves and Warforged to play along?
I got a... difficult situation on my hands.
I currently have three groups - a classic Vampire: The Masquerade game, a Pathfinder game, using a Eberron-like setting, and a Warcraft 2nd Ed. /D&D 3....
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How do I Convert Basic D&D modules to 5E?
I am a new DM back from the ancient days of D&D Basic (the original Red Box). I have a collection of old basic modules that I would like to use in 5E, for example, B5 Horror on the Hill.
So far I ...
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Is it possible to mix different versions of AD&D?
Does anyone know if it is possible to mix different versions of AD&D? I'm hoping to mix Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 1st edition with the Advanced Dungeons and Dragons 2nd edition. What I would ...
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Converting D&D 3.5 characters to D20 Modern characters
I'm considering running a campaign in the Urban Arcana D20 Modern setting. Instead of taking the usual approach by creating new characters for the D20 Modern system, I want to make the "modern" part a ...
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How do I upgrade older D&D adventures to 5th edition?
Before I get into the details I just want to mention that I'm working in a remote area right now and don't have access to the 5e Starter Set, just the downloadable PDFs.
I'm looking for advice on how ...
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How to mechanically implement enemies with single vulnerable points? [closed]
I am a GM for both DnD 5e and Pathfinder 1e. I was thinking how some creatures in stories only die with a blow to a very specific spot and all hits anywhere else are completely nullified, and how ...
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What problems could E6 introduce when used for Dungeons and Dragons Fifth edition?
Recently I started to think about running a campaign in low fantasy setting, where magic is limited both in number and scope of power. Some time passed and I still think about that idea, so (at least ...
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How can I have low-level 5e necromancer NPCs controlling many, many undead in this converted adventure?
I require as close to a RAW answer as possible for ~Level 5 Wizard(s) to control ~100 skeletons and zombies.
Context: I'm adapting a few classics for older editions to D&D 5e, and running into ...
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How can I convert D&D 3.5 to 2nd Edition or older AD&D?
I have accumulated a lot of D&D 3.5 modules and adventure settings, but I play older editions of the game. What is the best way to convert these to an older edition, say AD&D 2nd edition? Is ...
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What level would this homebrew Comatose spell be?
I have converted a Pathfinder side quest to D&D 5E and given my players a journal with a few spells in it. One of the spells is this:
Comatose: Target PC (or random if not targeted) must make a ...
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How can I adapt GURPS 4e materials to D&D 5e?
I have a number of GURPS resource books (of varying editions) that are amazing, containing spells, items, advantages, disadvantages, etc., but GURPS can put players off.
Is there a way to adapt ...
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Do Class Skill Bonuses Count as Ranks?
In Pathfinder do class skill bonuses count as ranks, especially for the purpose of prestige classing, or are they a generic bonus?
If they are a bonus, how should I adjust the required ranks for ...
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