Module Conversion Help (3.5 to 5th)

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#1

Darth_Sephiroth

Oct 09, 2014 2:49:33

Okay, I've been working through converting one of my favorite starter adventures from 3.5 to 5th edition, namely Dark & Stormy Knight. Most things are rather straightforward in moving between editions, including some of the magic items (though the masterwork one got upgraded to a magical weapon), but one kind of sticks out to make a problem.

 

Namely the Pearl of Power (0th) that has me scratching my head about it.

 

Anyone have a good idea on how to handle it?

#2

Xaspian

Oct 09, 2014 7:13:46

Rather than trying to convert that particular item, you could just replace it with something else. Maybe a couple of spell scrolls, an interesting minor magic item, or something like that?

 

What does a Pearl of Power do in 3.5e?

#3

EzechielDantan

Oct 09, 2014 8:28:11

Allow a cantrip to be stored inside the pearl and allow it to be cast as if you have the cantrip prepared.

 

I'd probably change it into a wand though.

#4

AaronOfBarbaria

Oct 09, 2014 18:18:34

Here's what I do when an item in a module I'm converting doesn't have a clear way to be converted to the rule set I am using to run the module: Remove it.

#5

Ansbach

Oct 09, 2014 18:23:39

Easiest thing to do would probably be to change it to a 1st-level Pearl of Power and take away some of the other treasure to balance it...