Al-Qadim

Aladar · Post by **Aladar** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:27 pm

Has anyone worked on converting the old 2nd Ed AD&D Al-Qadim Arabian Adventure stuff over to C&C?

I want to run C&C, but keep the flavor of the various Al-Qadim "character kits".

I think I could pretty much use the kits almost as is with a little tinkering, and make up some Non-weapon prof rules and skills for C&C characters, and that might do it. Anyone got any suggestions?

Thanks.
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Tadhg · Post by **Tadhg** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 7:42 pm

I don't yet have any suggestions but I've been interested in using some themes from the book. And then recently in Treebore's online game, we've been traversing a desert and it's been getting me thinking about Al-Qadim.

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Aladar · Post by **Aladar** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:36 pm

C&C seems to be a perfect fit for the swashbuckling Sinbad type adventures in Al-Qadim. What with C&C not being weighed down with all the d20 "a rule for everything" baggage, the game flow using C&C should be very cinematic!
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Turanil · Post by **Turanil** » Wed Nov 07, 2007 9:50 pm

I think that most kits can be used as is. There is still the problem of non-weapon proficiencies. IMC I let all classes attempt any skill/task they want, but characters add only half their level for skills/tasks they do not have a class skill for. In addition, when they attempt to do something for which they don't have a class skill, they can only succeed with a "botched" result*. As such, non-weapon proficiencies provided by kits only become some kind of "secondary skills" to which they add their full level.

I think that the Sha'ir and Hakima should get some conversion work.

(*: "botched result": for example in climbing a cliff or wall, a thief with class skill wouldn't leave obvious tracks, but someone without the climb skill would break things, leave obvious tracks, takes longer time, etc.)
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serleran · Post by **serleran** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 5:55 pm

There is very little "conversion" so, just play.

Omote · Post by **Omote** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 7:59 pm

Agreed. There is little conversion, even when using most of the classes from that edition. What makes Al-Qadim is the setting, little mechanics are necessary.

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Aladar · Post by **Aladar** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:07 pm

Oh, I agree. I just want to use the kits. Adding them should not be a problem as far as I see it.
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Omote · Post by **Omote** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:20 pm

Best wishes on your endeavor Alwyn. If you do get this game up and running, would you be kind enough to share some of your thoughts or do a brief write up? The reason I ask is that I've been trying get some good ideas for a small foray into a fantastical middle-eastern like land.

Thx.

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Ghul · Post by **Ghul** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:29 pm

Probably my favorite setting born of TSR 2e. A lot more to my tastes than Dark Sun. Currently reading Secrets of the Lamp from the AQ series.

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Thu Nov 08, 2007 8:56 pm

I have to say of all the alternative settings created in 1E and 2E Al Qadim is my favortie alternative. I liked it even better than DL.
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Lucifer_Draconus · Post by **Lucifer_Draconus** » Fri Nov 09, 2007 8:19 pm

If things work out with my FR/Hordelands/Kara Tur campaign & I don't switch to a Mystara , i'm going to do a Al-Qadim one.So post up any conversion notes you come up with.

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Aladar · Post by **Aladar** » Tue Nov 13, 2007 9:08 pm

If I get it up and running, I will be sure to let you all know what I come up with.
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Brutorz Bill · Post by **Brutorz Bill** » Thu Nov 15, 2007 3:47 pm

Treebore wrote:
I have to say of all the alternative settings created in 1E and 2E Al Qadim is my favortie alternative. I liked it even better than DL.

It is indeed a cool setting, I got to play briefly in an Al Quadim Campaign and had a blast!