D&D General DnD One Piece Homebrew: Armor Class

[overgeeked]

I would add that you should probably look for a game that is closer to your desired end goal than 5E D&D. If you have to tear out major systems like the whole magic system and replace it, that's a clear sign you're starting with the wrong game. The hobby is filled with dozens or hundred of other games that could be much closer to what you're looking for.

 

[doctorbadwolf]

I'm going to say this would be a difficult task for an experienced DM. It's probably not going to work in the hands of a new DM.

Very easy. Use the classes from Adventures In Middle Earth, minus the couple (one 1?IDR) magic ones.

 

[Savage Wombat]

What's the state of games like GURPS or Hero System nowadays? Seems like a "build whatever you want" system is ideal for One Piece.

 

[jmartkdr2]

One Idea I had a log time ago for anime 5e was adding a "Parry AC" that you an use instead of base AC. It was roughly 12+weapon;s key ability modifier for simple weapons and 13+ weapon's key ability modifier for martial weapons, although you could also do something based on armor proficiency.

The idea was you could get decent AC just by carrying a weapon, but armor might be better (especially magic armor) so some people will use it but many people won't.

 

[mellored]

IMO, remove AC and to-hit rolls. Just roll damage.
Then double everyone's HP.

Also you might want to consider using a superhero RPG instead of D&D. There's several out there that would fit One Piece better.