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3.5ed monsters to 2ed

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#1
zombiegleemax
Jul 16, 2004 19:48:05 Ok I know it's probably already been said before but can someone tell me how to convert the monsters in the 3.5 ed to 2ed? I'm not sure how it all goes but I was looking through the 3.5ed monster manual and there are some monsters that i would like to incorporate in my 2ed game. thanks in advance.
#2
dielzen
Jul 16, 2004 19:50:53 Grab the document for converting 2e to 3.5e, and work backwards.
#3
varl
Jul 17, 2004 16:51:30 You can do what I did and have a plain template of 2e creature stats (and the formulas required to come up with those numbers) and take most of the 3e/3.5 creature stats and work them as best you can into 2e stat blocks. Some things might not crossover too well, such as saves, but all you need is a copy of the 2e saving throw tables to be able to gauge what their 2e saves should be based off of the 3e stats it has and by looking at those 2e charts.

I've created a compilation template of categories from both 2e and 3e which I use to convert 3.x creatures back to 2e, while still using certain fields from both editions to give me what I feel is the best possible combinations of fields for my game. Feel free to use it or alter it to your own specific preferences.

Creature

Climate/Terrain: Subterranean, Aquatic, Arctic, Sub-arctic, Temperate, Tropical; Plain/Scrubs, Forests, Rough/Hills, Mountains, Swamps, Any, Space, and Deserts.
Frequency: Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare
Organization: Solitary, Nil, Tribal, Pack, Brood, Entourage, Swarm, Flock, Band, Family, Squad, Pride, Group, Herd, School, Clan, Familial Lair, Pairs, Loose Band, Multi-cellular, Mated Pair, Military, Dictatorship/Monarchy, Colony, Hive, Covey, Community, and Individual
Activity Cycle: Any, Day, Night, Dusk or Dawn
Diet: Carnivore, Omnivore, Herbivore, Special, or None
*Abilities: Strength 14, Dexterity 14, Constitution 15, Intelligence 4, Wisdom 14, Charisma 8
*Initiative: +2 (from Dexterity)
Treasure: B, O, U
Alignment: Neutral
No. Appearing: 1d4
Armor Class: 2
*Speed: Ground, Flying (with Maneuverability Class A-E), Swimming, Burrowing, Climbing, and Web (climbing across webs)
Hit Dice: 7+2
THAC0: 13
No. of Attacks: 3 (2 claws, 1 bite)
Damage/Attack: 2d4/2d4/3d6
*Space/Reach: 5 feet/5 feet
Special Attacks: Spurs, rear claws, tail, electricity (list any here)
Special Defenses: See below (list any here)
Magic Resistance: Nil
*Saves: PPDM 14 RSW 15 PP 15 BW 19 Spell 17
Size: T, S, M, L, H, or G (give height and/or length)
Morale: Elite (13-14)
XP Value: 4,000
*Advancement: 2-3 HD (Small); 4-6 HD (Medium-size)

* Indicates new category courtesy of 3rd edition.

Description: Enter description here.
Combat: A creature’s combat abilities here.
Habitat/Society: Habitat/society information here.
Ecology: How the creature impacts the ecology of the region it’s known to be in.

I hope this helps.
#4
zombiegleemax
Jul 20, 2004 6:38:03 "Grab the document for converting 2e to 3.5e, and work backwards."

....And that is found where?...Sorry but I don't deal much with 3.5 and as far as D&D on the web goes I don't go much past the OOP D&D forum...sorry....just need a little more help than that...
#5
incenjucar
Jul 20, 2004 6:44:50 It's mostly a case-by-case basis.

Is there any particular monster you need converted? Perhaps we can help.
#6
zombiegleemax
Jul 20, 2004 8:35:49 I second Incenjucar's thoughts. Each 3e creature will present its own problems and what not so you might be better off getting specific help (from us or other sources) if that's possible.

So, what can we help ya with? :D
#7
zombiegleemax
Jul 21, 2004 11:04:39 http://www.wizards.com/dnd/DnD_CYC_intro.asp
#8
zombiegleemax
Jul 21, 2004 12:39:36 Thanks for the conversion guide Diaglo, I'm sure that'll give him a big helping hand.

Post/Author/DateTime	Post
#1 zombiegleemax Jul 16, 2004 19:48:05	Ok I know it's probably already been said before but can someone tell me how to convert the monsters in the 3.5 ed to 2ed? I'm not sure how it all goes but I was looking through the 3.5ed monster manual and there are some monsters that i would like to incorporate in my 2ed game. thanks in advance.
#2 dielzen Jul 16, 2004 19:50:53	Grab the document for converting 2e to 3.5e, and work backwards.
#3 varl Jul 17, 2004 16:51:30	You can do what I did and have a plain template of 2e creature stats (and the formulas required to come up with those numbers) and take most of the 3e/3.5 creature stats and work them as best you can into 2e stat blocks. Some things might not crossover too well, such as saves, but all you need is a copy of the 2e saving throw tables to be able to gauge what their 2e saves should be based off of the 3e stats it has and by looking at those 2e charts. I've created a compilation template of categories from both 2e and 3e which I use to convert 3.x creatures back to 2e, while still using certain fields from both editions to give me what I feel is the best possible combinations of fields for my game. Feel free to use it or alter it to your own specific preferences. Creature Climate/Terrain: Subterranean, Aquatic, Arctic, Sub-arctic, Temperate, Tropical; Plain/Scrubs, Forests, Rough/Hills, Mountains, Swamps, Any, Space, and Deserts. Frequency: Common, Uncommon, Rare, and Very Rare Organization: Solitary, Nil, Tribal, Pack, Brood, Entourage, Swarm, Flock, Band, Family, Squad, Pride, Group, Herd, School, Clan, Familial Lair, Pairs, Loose Band, Multi-cellular, Mated Pair, Military, Dictatorship/Monarchy, Colony, Hive, Covey, Community, and Individual Activity Cycle: Any, Day, Night, Dusk or Dawn Diet: Carnivore, Omnivore, Herbivore, Special, or None Abilities: Strength 14, Dexterity 14, Constitution 15, Intelligence 4, Wisdom 14, Charisma 8 Initiative: +2 (from Dexterity) Treasure: B, O, U Alignment: Neutral No. Appearing: 1d4 Armor Class: 2 Speed: Ground, Flying (with Maneuverability Class A-E), Swimming, Burrowing, Climbing, and Web (climbing across webs) Hit Dice: 7+2 THAC0: 13 No. of Attacks: 3 (2 claws, 1 bite) Damage/Attack: 2d4/2d4/3d6 Space/Reach: 5 feet/5 feet Special Attacks: Spurs, rear claws, tail, electricity (list any here) Special Defenses: See below (list any here) Magic Resistance: Nil Saves: PPDM 14 RSW 15 PP 15 BW 19 Spell 17 Size: T, S, M, L, H, or G (give height and/or length) Morale: Elite (13-14) XP Value: 4,000 Advancement: 2-3 HD (Small); 4-6 HD (Medium-size) * Indicates new category courtesy of 3rd edition. Description: Enter description here. Combat: A creature’s combat abilities here. Habitat/Society: Habitat/society information here. Ecology: How the creature impacts the ecology of the region it’s known to be in. I hope this helps.
#4 zombiegleemax Jul 20, 2004 6:38:03	"Grab the document for converting 2e to 3.5e, and work backwards." ....And that is found where?...Sorry but I don't deal much with 3.5 and as far as D&D on the web goes I don't go much past the OOP D&D forum...sorry....just need a little more help than that...
#5 incenjucar Jul 20, 2004 6:44:50	It's mostly a case-by-case basis. Is there any particular monster you need converted? Perhaps we can help.
#6 zombiegleemax Jul 20, 2004 8:35:49	I second Incenjucar's thoughts. Each 3e creature will present its own problems and what not so you might be better off getting specific help (from us or other sources) if that's possible. So, what can we help ya with? :D
#7 zombiegleemax Jul 21, 2004 11:04:39	http://www.wizards.com/dnd/DnD_CYC_intro.asp
#8 zombiegleemax Jul 21, 2004 12:39:36	Thanks for the conversion guide Diaglo, I'm sure that'll give him a big helping hand.