What are you converting, if I may ask? We know it's not 4E modules, as you won't even look at them.
See above.
"Properly" is certainly subjective. I can understand that you may not be able to convert a 4E module to your satisfaction. My main point wasn't "BUY STUFF FROM MY EDITION!" It was that you should not ignore material entirely from a company with a reputation for good work (like Paizo or ENWorld) simply because it doesn't fit your edition of choice. For example, I can't think of one WotC 4E module I would recommend to someone for conversion to any other game.
I do not have unlimited time in a day or week to work on an adventure for my group. If the fancy strikes me to buy a prepared adventure, then one that will require a minimum, if any, amount of conversion gets my interest whereas one that very likely would require a greater amount of effort will not.
I thought I was clear that it was an issue for me. If you want to imply that I was applying my mileage to anyone else, you are mistaken.
You only need know the rules you are playing in and adapt as needed.
Sorry, no idea where I got the impression you were speaknig for more than yourself.
No idea at all.
What's really odd is that you would bring up the Edition War Defense when I didn't attack any edition. I espoused the support I give Paizo in buying their adventure paths and using them in the edition of my choice. I agreed with you jokingly about the "bother" it is to convert, which apparently isn't a bother anymore because it's so easy for you. And I stated why *I* stopped playing your edition of choice. There was no intent to snipe anyone's game of choice. Obviously there was some humor that missed its mark, but that is the danger of comedy, especially in gaming. Because. Gaming. Is. Serious. Business.
No, but if you can't convey the humor, don't even try. The fact that I had to ask if you were being snarky when you said, "Converting stuff to 3E is a bother. Check."
But no, really my fault for thinking when you said were indeed being snarky that you were indeed speaking for more than yourself.
My bad.
I'm sure the writers at Paizo and here at ENWorld would love to hear that enrious thinks their creativity is a waste of money. That's the most important part of any adventure to me, the creative ideas the writers come up with. Adapting the crunch is the easy part compared to that, even for me in 3E.
I'm sure they don't care. And nice strawman you've erected, would you like me to give a match to light it?
I said if I purchased an adventure and I was only able to use one page from it (regardless of what's on that page), then it'd be a waste of my money.
Keep trying to win though. It totally scores you points with someone, I'm sure. Let me know when the fight's over.
There is validity to what Morrus and others have said. And those concerns lie on the side of the system you *are* using, IMO, not the game you are converting from.
Absolutely, just as converting a 3.5/Pathfinder for 4e would likely not be a minor undertaing. A point I very much agree with.
If you can do something as creative as War of the Burning Sky (which I've enjoyed as a player), Rise of the Runelords, Council of Thieves, etc., please, please, please get a job with ENWorld or Paizo, or start your own company. Then I would buy what your selling too.
Oh gosh darn it, aren't you so cute, thinking you'll win a non-fight by putting words into other people's mouths.
You're soo cute when you think you sound adult.
*pinches cheeks*
Wasn't trying to win or be right, so I have no idea what you're talking about. I'm just sharing my opinions and personal experiences as people are wont to do on a message board.
Right, I totally understand you say you aren't.