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<blockquote data-quote="Voadam" data-source="post: 5154671" data-attributes="member: 2209"><p>For actual spellcasters I'd use PF versions of the spells to keep things consistent. For monsters with magical spell-like abilities it can be either, whatever's easier for you. I like PF versions better a lot so I'd go with those or that style in general.</p><p></p><p>NPC classes don't need to be fully converted. Knowing an NPC can use his cantrips at will is good enough, NPC sorcerers can get bloodline powers added if you want but it is not necessary, the game will be fine if they don't.</p><p></p><p>On monsters note the CMB and keep in mind the chart of what old 3e skills turned into which PF skills and you can use 3e monsters as is just fine.</p><p></p><p>PF characters in 3e modules work fine, they are a touch more powerful than 3e characters but not significantly so for purposes of CR and ELs and suggested level ranges on modules.</p><p></p><p>Convert as much as you want to and have time for, but you can be fine running with 3e stuff on the DM's side of the screen straight 98% of the time (grappling and spells are the big mechanics to use PF versions for). Really.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="Voadam, post: 5154671, member: 2209"] For actual spellcasters I'd use PF versions of the spells to keep things consistent. For monsters with magical spell-like abilities it can be either, whatever's easier for you. I like PF versions better a lot so I'd go with those or that style in general. NPC classes don't need to be fully converted. Knowing an NPC can use his cantrips at will is good enough, NPC sorcerers can get bloodline powers added if you want but it is not necessary, the game will be fine if they don't. On monsters note the CMB and keep in mind the chart of what old 3e skills turned into which PF skills and you can use 3e monsters as is just fine. PF characters in 3e modules work fine, they are a touch more powerful than 3e characters but not significantly so for purposes of CR and ELs and suggested level ranges on modules. Convert as much as you want to and have time for, but you can be fine running with 3e stuff on the DM's side of the screen straight 98% of the time (grappling and spells are the big mechanics to use PF versions for). Really. [/QUOTE]
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