gr8artist
2013-04-20, 10:15 PM
So, Pathfinder is supposed to be backwards compatible with 3.5.
But, we keep finding a lot of 3.5 material that doesn't translate over, because of the way PF redid certain abilities. So, I was wondering if anyone already had a helpful guide on translating stuff over. If not, I elect we start one. Some things I've been wanting to work on, that I'd appreciate input with...
1.Snowflake Wardance (http://dndtools.eu/feats/frostburn--68/snowflake-wardance--2671/) - Since PF changed bardic music to rounds instead of uses, what should the bard expend to use his Snowflake Wardance benefit? I'm thinking 4 rounds, or 1 round of BM for every round spend using SfW.
2. Frenzied Berserker (http://therafimrpg.wikidot.com/frenzied-berserker) - PF changed the mechanics for rage, making it rounds instead of uses. They also changed cleave and power attack. This class would need almost a complete overhaul.
Improved PA - While in a frenzy and using PA, deal and extra +1 dam per -1 penalty normally imposed by the Power Attack feat (so 2/1 lt, 3/1 1h, 4/1 2h)
Supreme PA - While in a frenzy and using PA, deal an extra +1 dam per -1 penalty normally imposed by the power attack feat (so total 3/1 lt, 4/1 for 1h, and 5/1 for 2h weapons)
These changes would give a 20th level Barb/FB a PA modifier of -6/+30 damage with a 2-handed weapon.
Frenzy - Rounds = 4+con+2/level. FB would always need a Will Save to stop a frenzy.
Supreme Cleave - Should be ok, since it isn't dependent on how the Cleave attacks are made.
Feel free to make additional requests, suggestions, etc. Try to keep the number system, like in the Simple Q&A.
But, we keep finding a lot of 3.5 material that doesn't translate over, because of the way PF redid certain abilities. So, I was wondering if anyone already had a helpful guide on translating stuff over. If not, I elect we start one. Some things I've been wanting to work on, that I'd appreciate input with...
1.Snowflake Wardance (http://dndtools.eu/feats/frostburn--68/snowflake-wardance--2671/) - Since PF changed bardic music to rounds instead of uses, what should the bard expend to use his Snowflake Wardance benefit? I'm thinking 4 rounds, or 1 round of BM for every round spend using SfW.
2. Frenzied Berserker (http://therafimrpg.wikidot.com/frenzied-berserker) - PF changed the mechanics for rage, making it rounds instead of uses. They also changed cleave and power attack. This class would need almost a complete overhaul.
Improved PA - While in a frenzy and using PA, deal and extra +1 dam per -1 penalty normally imposed by the Power Attack feat (so 2/1 lt, 3/1 1h, 4/1 2h)
Supreme PA - While in a frenzy and using PA, deal an extra +1 dam per -1 penalty normally imposed by the power attack feat (so total 3/1 lt, 4/1 for 1h, and 5/1 for 2h weapons)
These changes would give a 20th level Barb/FB a PA modifier of -6/+30 damage with a 2-handed weapon.
Frenzy - Rounds = 4+con+2/level. FB would always need a Will Save to stop a frenzy.
Supreme Cleave - Should be ok, since it isn't dependent on how the Cleave attacks are made.
Feel free to make additional requests, suggestions, etc. Try to keep the number system, like in the Simple Q&A.