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<blockquote data-quote="dave2008" data-source="post: 9748115" data-attributes="member: 83242"><p>I find 4e monsters and monster powers in particular fairly easy to convert.</p><p></p><p>My order of operations for monster reference is something like:</p><ol> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Overview of existing 5e monster</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Review 1e version (that is were I started so they are the most "canon" to me).</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Review 4e version* look for updates to interesting 1e abilities. This is typically the highest impact review.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Review 3e version. This is typically the least helpful, but sometimes produces something interesting.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">If I feel like I need something more I will search for 3PP and fan made versions.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ol">Take everything I've learned and make my own!</li> </ol><p>*There is sometimes a step 2b when I review 2e material. If the monster never appeared in 1e I start here or if it changed significantly between 1e and 2e (like dragons) I will note the relevant changes.</p></blockquote><p></p>
[QUOTE="dave2008, post: 9748115, member: 83242"] I find 4e monsters and monster powers in particular fairly easy to convert. My order of operations for monster reference is something like: [LIST=1] [*]Overview of existing 5e monster [*]Review 1e version (that is were I started so they are the most "canon" to me). [*]Review 4e version* look for updates to interesting 1e abilities. This is typically the highest impact review. [*]Review 3e version. This is typically the least helpful, but sometimes produces something interesting. [*]If I feel like I need something more I will search for 3PP and fan made versions. [*]Take everything I've learned and make my own! [/LIST] *There is sometimes a step 2b when I review 2e material. If the monster never appeared in 1e I start here or if it changed significantly between 1e and 2e (like dragons) I will note the relevant changes. [/QUOTE]
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