PF to 3.5 Conversion?

[umbergod]

Besides trying to convert it myself, are there any conversion rules to follow to convert PF classes to 3.5? Would love to play a PF alchemist in the campaign I am about to join, but its 3.5 =/

[eggs]

You could pretty much cover it with:

Perception->Spot/Listen
Fly

[grarrrg]

To expand slightly on what eggs said.
You would have to un-compress the Skill list.
I think Alchemists should have Concentration.

Also, as Extracts are closer to Arcane than Divine, probably drop the Hit Dice down to d6's (to match the Bard).

You may have to convert some Extracts/Spells as well, as there are some Alchemist specific ones you might want (Bomber's Eye (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/b/bomber-s-eye), or Targeted Bomb Admixture (http://www.d20pfsrd.com/magic/all-spells/t/targeted-bomb-admixture), or...)

[killianh]

why not download the 3.5 to pathfinder conversion guide (http://paizo.com/pathfinderRPG/v5748btpy89m6) and simply work backwards. Run it all by your DM to see if he approves.

[eggs]

I'm a bit iffy about axing the alchemist's HD - mutagen gishes are already about comparable with Totemists and low-op PsyWars. Dropping them to d6s wouldn't be crippling, but it doesn't seem necessary.

Definitely agree on concentration though.

[grarrrg]

I'm a bit iffy about axing the alchemist's HD - mutagen gishes are already about comparable with Totemists and low-op PsyWars. Dropping them to d6s wouldn't be crippling, but it doesn't seem necessary.

The closest comparison in Pathfinder is the Bard, which got a HD bump going from 3.5 > PF.
As for the more Physical aspects of Alchemists that is where the Mutagen comes into play. Once they can get Greater Mutagen, and tack on +4 CON, they'll be fine.

But, ultimately, d6 or d8 shouldn't matter all that much.

[Psyren]

You could pretty much cover it with:

Perception->Spot/Listen
Fly

This. Not really seeing the problem. :smalltongue:

[Keneth]

I think Alchemists should have Concentration.
Alchemists are the only caster-ish class that don't need Concentration. They don't have it in Pathfinder and they shouldn't have any use for it in 3.5. :smallconfused:

[eggs]

PF doesn't require concentration for drinking; 3e does (http://www.d20srd.org/srd/magicItems/potionsAndOils.htm).

"Using a potion or oil provokes attacks of opportunity. A successful attack (including grappling attacks) against the character forces a Concentration check (as for casting a spell)."

[Keneth]

Huh, I was playing 3e for a long time before Pathfinder and I never once noticed that. That rule doesn't make any sense whatsoever. :smallconfused:

[eggs]

Yeah, I was initially going to say something along the lines of your post before I double-checked. It's weird and has just never come up.

[umbergod]

Would the bombs/day become unlimited, akin to the warlocks eldritch blast?

[Starbuck_II]

Would the bombs/day become unlimited, akin to the warlocks eldritch blast?

Maybe, but you likely wouldn't add Int to damage with them (although you can sneak attack with them in 3.5).