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    D&D 1E 1st attempt at converting a creature from 1e to 5e

    Yeah it does sound lethal! I think I'll dial the basic creature down to 1st level druid spellcasting ability and maybe give the sub-leader 3rd level. Does that sound reasonable for CR 1/2 vs 6th level PCs? I'm also considering changing them from undead to plant. Nothing to say they couldn't...
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    D&D 1E 1st attempt at converting a creature from 1e to 5e

    My idea is that these creatures roam in large packs of around 20, supported by a tougher leader type (more hp and higher druid level). Would they as 1/2 CR creatures pose a suitable challenge for 4 x 6th level PCs? They are intelligent so won't cluster up to be wiped out by a fireball but will...
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    D&D 1E 1st attempt at converting a creature from 1e to 5e

    Thanks very much for your reply. This is exactly the kind if feedback I'm looking for. Reading the DMG it seemed creatures created were more powerful than their MM equivalents. I do want to keep the creature as CR 1/4 as I want to have them in fairly large numbers (up against 6th level...
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    D&D 1E 1st attempt at converting a creature from 1e to 5e

    Hi, I'm planning on running my first 5e campaign as soon as my current Pathfinder one finishes (which is soon). I want to slot an old 1e adventure from White Dwarf Magazine (back when it had D&D content) - called Nightmare in Green. The main antagonists are horrible undead creatures known as...
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    D&D General Welcome Thread

    Hi, just signed up today. Long time lurker, decided to reach out to my fellow gamers. I'm planning on starting a D&D 5th Ed. campaign soon so will probably be asking 5th Ed. related questions for a while!
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