Conversion Document

Peter · Post by **Peter** » Sat Jul 03, 2010 11:47 pm

Here is a document of tables i use to convert D&D stuff into C&C.

EDIT: MERGED With C&C Rules Compilation Lite.
http://dl.dropbox.com/u/6141913/Castles ... 20Lite.doc

It is mostly based on this post http://www.goodman-games.com/forums/vie ... &sk=t&sd=a , with additions as i run into them. Any suggestions or additions are welcome.

Treebore · Post by **Treebore** » Sun Jul 04, 2010 9:02 pm

Thats pretty handy! It doesn't do things exactly like I do them, but definitely good, solid starting guidlines for someone just starting.
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Peter · Post by **Peter** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 5:14 am

Any additions or modifications you'd like to add? I'd like to perfect this document and add it as an appendix in my rules compilation.

Ace of Swords · Post by **Ace of Swords** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 7:15 am

I convert stuff from many different sources.

D&D,AD&D, 2nd ed, 3/3.5, d20, and HackMaster.

A rule of thumb with hit dice I use for my conversions.

1/4 to 1/2 HD = d4 hd

1-1 HD = d6 hd

HD to HD+1 = d8

HD +2 to +3 =d10 hd

+4 or more to HD = d12 hd

serleran · Post by **serleran** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:11 pm

Another general rule of thumb is that HD is based on the creature type:

Constructs get d10s

Extraplanar, dragons, and most undead have d12

Animals use d8.

Somewhere I think I go over this... maybe in Creature Crucible.
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Peter · Post by **Peter** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 12:54 pm

Quote:
I convert stuff from many different sources.

D&D,AD&D, 2nd ed, 3/3.5, d20, and HackMaster.

A rule of thumb with hit dice I use for my conversions.

1/4 to 1/2 HD = d4 hd

1-1 HD = d6 hd

HD to HD+1 = d8

HD +2 to +3 =d10 hd

+4 or more to HD = d12 hd

Thanks, I see you round all partials and bonuses to the nearest hit die. A small problem with that. Let's say you convert a squirrel with a 1/4 d8 HD, and you round it to a d4. You now have a squirrel with the same HP as a Kobold. I'll add it as the creature becomes a giant version of the former monster. Also I compared some 3e monsters to the SRD versions, and they drop the bonuses to HD, so I'll add the rest for anything pre-3e.

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Another general rule of thumb is that HD is based on the creature type:

Constructs get d10s

Extraplanar, dragons, and most undead have d12

Animals use d8.

Somewhere I think I go over this... maybe in Creature Crucible.

Those don't always stick for converting. Example: War Horses have d10s. Great document tho.

serleran · Post by **serleran** » Mon Jul 05, 2010 2:06 pm

That is why it is a general rule, not an exact one. When converting from d20, the average HP of the AD&D counterpart was considered more important, and the amount of HD. So, a creature with an average of 32 HP, but with the attack ability of a 7 HD monster would need d8 (4.5 average x 7 = 31.5); if it were a weaker monster, it might use d12 to retain the same basic HP value but make it a 5 HD monster instead...
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Lord Dynel · Post by **Lord Dynel** » Tue Jul 06, 2010 1:09 am

Yeah, like serl said, not all things covert exactly with a "Conversion Document." Just do what's best for you.

I'd have squirrels with more hit pints than kobolds, personally.
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