d20 Modern with D&D classes

[warlord]

As a fan of the Vampire, Werewolf and Hunter games from White Wolf I was thinking to make d20 version of all them combined using the D&D classes instead of the generic 10 level ones would make sense. Does anyone else agree with me?

 

[FraserRonald]

In my soon to start new d20 Modern campaign, the heros are low level (4), but are meant to be experienced, heroic individuals. My thing is, I like low levels. In order to give them a wider range of choice--as they could only get 1 level of most advanced classes--I created meta-basic, sub-advanced classes (shall we call them MBSACs?) based on the Fighter, Rogue and a PC version of the Expert. I called them the Combat Hero, the Covert Hero and the Capable Hero. The MBSACs are accessible at 2nd level. I haven't play-tested them, but the crew are liking them so far. I intended to release them free through Sword's Edge Publishing in the near future.

So, basically, yes, I think it makes sense.

 

[(Psi)SeveredHead]

As a fan of the Vampire, Werewolf and Hunter games from White Wolf I was thinking to make d20 version of all them combined using the D&D classes instead of the generic 10 level ones would make sense. Does anyone else agree with me?

Am I right in assuming you're using the DnD classes?

Are you using copious amounts of magic items? Because if you're not, this is a bad idea. Their AC values will be lame, magic will be really overpowered, and so forth.

But it's only really bad from a balance and flexibility point of view.

 

[warlord]

I'd give them class bonuses to AC if thats what your talking about it'd still use d20 modern rules just with D&D classes.

 

[Charwoman Gene]

Doing WoD in D20?

DO NOT USE D&D CLASSES!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Use d20 modern style stuff...

 

[Charwoman Gene]

Why would you WANT to use D&D classes, which basically have nothing to do with WoD and stink for modern use?

 

[FraserRonald]

Why would you WANT to use D&D classes, which basically have nothing to do with WoD and stink for modern use?

In my particular case it was to offer the PCs a wider range of options for a low-level game. The classes weren't exactly the D&D classes, rather tailored for d20 Modern, meaning talent trees, DEF and REP bonuses, etc.

 

[Breakstone]

I actually did this once in a one-shot Pulp Action (think Venture Bros) game. It was a lot of fun. The characters were sixth level, and I gave them Armor Class bonuses based on the d20 Modern Classes.

Then again, this was a very, very, very rules-lite, fast-moving action game, so I'm not sure how it would work in a more "serious" campaign.

 

[Plane Sailing]

I think that d20 modern classes are far and away your best bet, but if you think there are useful class abilities which don't make a showing in d20 modern then perhaps you ought to look at Grim Tales from Bad Axe Games www.badaxegames.com

It extends the 10 level basic classes to 20 levels and has a far wider range of talents to include most (?) of the class features from D&D classes.

Cheers

 

[Angel Tarragon]

I’d recommend Dark Lore. It does a great job of intermixing the elements of D20 Modern and DnD. And if that does not meet with your expectations you can check out the Second World Sourcebook.