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Thread : Compatability question
Started at 04-24-07 09:14 AM by Bloodcircle
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[Post 1]
Author : Bloodcircle
Date : 04-24-07 09:14 AM
Thread Title : Compatability question

'ello,

After finding some of my old D&D modules in the basement, I decided to start playing again. I picked up the newest edition books, but I'm wondering if the older modules are usable in 3.5 ed. 

Could anyone answer this question?

thanks

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[Post 2]
Author : RobertFisher
Date : 04-24-07 10:48 AM
Thread Title : Re: Compatability question

Personally, I have always found coverting modules on-the-fly to be fairly straight-forward between any game systems. Just ignore the mechanics in the module & substitute the appropriate mechanic from the system you're playing.

Of course, between all pre-2000 editions of (A)D&D, you can often get by using the mechanics/stats in the module because the systems are similar enough. 3e is--in my experience--different enough from the older editions that you're better off treating it more as a foreign system.

Your milage may vary.

Personally, after thinking that 3e was what I'd always wanted D&D to be & then spending a few years playing it, I decided I preferred classic D&D. So, let me suggest that you consider using the older rules. Newer does not always mean better.

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[Post 3]
Author : Higmorton
Date : 04-28-07 04:44 PM
Thread Title : Re: Compatability question

Why not just have acopy of the 3.5 monster manual, and substute the difference for the races 1st and/0r 2nd modules with 3.5 monsters.  The explaination of the adventure would remain the same.

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[Post 4]
Author : True_Atlantean
Date : 05-01-07 08:02 AM
Thread Title : Re: Compatability question

I concur with both of the learned fellows before me.  I've been running some of the classic modules as 3.0 in recent months and all I've bothered doing is keeping a 3.0 MM at hand and making the rest up as necessary.  Admittedly, I place magic items rather than use the treasure given in the modules, so it might be handy to double-check how certain magic items function in the new system (and whether they still exist at all).

On the whole, it wouldn't matter what module you pick up, whether D&D or not.  Given a little time and effort, any module/sourcebook can be cannabalised to any setting.

Enjoy

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