Converting 5e Monsters to C&C

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Converting 5e Monsters to C&C

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Hi all,

So I would like to convert 5e monsters to C&C. Very simply, I would like to hear from those of you who might have a lot of experience in doing this. It doesn't seem incredibly difficult actually, but I am curious to know how you do it, as well as some things to watch out for.

Thanks for your time.

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Re: Converting 5e Monsters to C&C

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Not much is needed, but I have not done it too often.

There is a Domesday 8 I think (if not 8 then 7 or 9) which has guidelines for conversions.
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Yep, Its Domesday 8. Nice little article on conversions. You can download your free copy of Domesday 8 (and all the others) at the Knights of the Crusade website in the free download section. Here is a bit...
CONVERTING MONSTERS
In most write ups we will endeavor to include sufficiently detailed stats for every monster. In general, however, the monster statistics you will find in Castles & Crusades scenarios will be very compatible with those in most D&D d20 OLG RPG rules set and can be converted on the fly, requiring a only a basic understanding of how monster ability checks work in C&C. Note that this method replaces the use of proficiencies to provide for a quick and dirty means of conversion. The most accurate way to convert, obviously, is to put together a full stat block for your monsters from your game master’s guide and/or monster tome.
To improvise and convert monsters on the fly without referencing a manual, simply understand that monsters in C&C have saves of “P” for “Physical” or “M” for Mental. Grant a given monster their Hit Dice +4 to their saving throw or ability check if they have a save or Prime of the listed type, and Hit Dice +0 if not. Thus, a 3 HD monster with P saves making an Intelligence Save would roll d20+3. The same monster making a Strength save would roll d20 +7. Monsters with “P” saves will have a base perception score of 10, while those with “M” saves will have a base perception score of 14.
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Re: Converting 5e Monsters to C&C

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Domesday 8. Alright, I'll definitely check that out.

Thank you for your help.

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Did you find it? Download from Knights of the Crusade or download from the troll store at no cost?
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Re: Converting 5e Monsters to C&C

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I did download Domesday 8 thanks, but it seems the article is for converting from C&C to 5e and not from 5e to C&C.

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