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Cyanidesoul
2010-05-13, 01:12 AM
I was wondering if anyone had any advice on converting 3rd edition monsters to 1st edition/hackmaster? I know it can be done, as there's a malevolent and benign monster book which has converted 3.5 critters backwards for use in retro clones/osric, but I'm unable to snag the book right now. Any suggestions?

Mulletmanalive
2010-05-13, 04:25 AM
find a copy of the 2e DMG or Monster Manual. Both have the pricing guides for abilities based on a HD conversion.

Beyond that, just remember that poison works differently back then and that every monster is basically unique so make things up as you go along and always price abilities high if you're unsure about their cost.

There's then a formula somewhere on the net if you're wanting that whole "xp by hp" thing. It used to be in various places but i've not seen it since geocities closed down. not that i've been looking.