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I'm torn between playing 5E with a bunch of stuff from prior editions (except 4th, which I don't own) or playing PF/3x and importing what I want from 5E and pre-3E. I really think 5E is winning the fight, in my mind at this moment. 6E would have to be practically perfect for me to consider it...

Added everything by H.P. Lovecraft.

There are two explanations of hit points that I like. The first is from AD&D, by Gygax, himself... (page 82 of the AD&D Dungeon Master's Guide) Apparently, metaphysical hit points take just as long to heal as physical hit points. And, the second can be found, here...

Thanks, everyone. Each point made is appreciated and I believe it will help me, significantly. Here are the points made, so far: Requires Attunement ● All cursed items (Satryn) ● Any weapon or armor of +2 or better (cmad1977) ● Any weapon or armor of +1 with an extra or two (cmad1977) ● Any...

When creating homebrewed magic items or converting items from other editions, what are the factors that should determine whether or not the item should or should not require attunement?

Thanks, Jester David. You're right about casting in armor. And, that's the point of using the PF rules over the 5E rules. In 5E it's much easier. So much so that it isn't special. In PF RPG, a character must earn it and must pay the cost. But, I'm not all that concerned about killing...

3X and its derivatives are certainly balancing tightropes, for sure, Lylandra. That's one reason I moved to 5E as a base, for a long while. It was more forgiving, balance-wise. However, the main player in my group longs for more options and a return to BAB. He wanted to go 1E, but wasn't...

Excellent points on Dex to damage, Saelorn. Definitely hadn't considered some of those, especially the TWF issue.

Hi, Saelorn, Having spent some time looking into this, today, it seems that Dex to damage is very hard to get in the PF RPG. I read some discussions about how allowing it can make Strength a dump stat. Although there are a few ways to get it, mostly related to being a dervish swashbuckler...

Hi, everyone. One of my players, pointed out that one of the strengths of Pathfinder is that it doesn't give these things to all characters for free. He feels that mages fighting in armor should be extremely rare. Just gaining the appropriate armor proficiency isn't enough to avoid possible...

Thanks, Aaron! :cool: Been a long time since I thought about DnD in purely 3X rules.

Interesting. I thought involuntary movement could provoke AoO's in 3.X? Do you happen to have the source for the idea that involuntary movement doesn't provoke?

Sounds like a variant houserule. Here are some samples from Unearthed Arcana: http://www.d20srd.org/srd/variant/adventuring/massaveDamageThresholdsAndResults.htm I like that you're DM is having the wounded character drop to zero hp rather than dying outright. I like the disabled state and...

Sounds very possible. I don't have the book in question, but I'd start by listing out everything the Undead Master should have and look for nearly equivalent abilities to use for rules text. Add the usual ability score boosts at the same levels as the wizard; adjust weapon proficiencies, edit...

Hi, Nightspaladin. I've been trying just that ever since getting the 5E Player's Handbook as soon as it was released and I think I agree with much of what's already been said. Ultimately, having tried it for a couple of years, now, I've decided to just play Pathfinder when I want to run 3X or...

I think so, too, Schmoe. Our group is planning on implementing these changes the next time we play. We've been playing a mashup of 1E and 5E, but now we're returning to Pathfinder, but we're keeping a few things from 5E (and a little from 1E).

Ultimately, I loved 3X and I saw Pathfinder as an extension of 3X. 4E wasn't for me. At first I loved 5E, as it seemed simpler, but I kept coming back to wanting everything from 3X/PF available available for use. Converted PF stuff to 5E for a while, but overall I'm tired of converting...

Thanks, Saelorn. I think that's what I meant with "Weapon Expertise." And, you're right. That's a big one. And, easy enough to houserule that all PC's receive it for free (including the Dex bonus to damage).

Alternately... :lol: You could describe each room as having a huge number carved into the floor by the buliders of the dungeon! :lol:

I've done some basic conversions of monsters from from 3X/PF to 5th, but only the attack bonuses and saving throws and skills, when necessary (leaving almost everything else as is). Going from 5th to 3rd, would be harder. Creatures with natural armor would need a lot more added to compensate...