Justin Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 I tried looking for this in the forum, but couldn't find any old discussions on the topic. If I've missed something, let me know. I know Hierax has a few xD&D "monster" conversions on his website, but I was wondering if anyone was interested in other things beyond the Beastiary? I currently have Aboleth, Beholder, Behir, and a couple dozen others made up that I use in my FH campaign. They were 3rd Ed, but I'm working on converting to 5th Ed (there's not much difference, but I want to make sure all the Is are dotted and the Ts crossed). And if people are interested, should I upload them here or set them up on a website? LEGAL STUFF: The above creature names are probably copyright WOTC. Hero system stuff is copyright Haro Games. My stuff is a fan produced work, and no intent to intrude on the copyrights of anyone is intended. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? Either here or on a website seems to work fine; if you follow the link in my signature, below, you'll find reams of stuff done both ways. But there's always room for more. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 24, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? Cool! I knew my stuff would run the risk of redundancy, but (as you say) there's always room for more! And you have a link for Surbrook's stuff! (I've been away from gaming for a while and had forgotten about him!) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? He published a pair of Asian Bestiaries which are very nice, and I personally would be EXTREMELY interested in your Aboleth & Skum builds, so I'm already a fan. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? And, oh yeah, you seem new to the board, so welcome, have some rep, don't drink the salsa without a celery stalk, tabasco & vodka, and stay out of the NGD! It's dangerous in there. OH! And... somewhere there are new forum rules (I think in "Rules Questions" as stickies) so you'll want to go over those right quick so you don't make any faux pas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lord Liaden Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? Cool! I knew my stuff would run the risk of redundancy, but (as you say) there's always room for more! And you have a link for Surbrook's stuff! (I've been away from gaming for a while and had forgotten about him!) You really should start navigating Surbrook's Stuff from his homepage. If you've been gone as long as you say, I think you'll find much new goodness there. And Thia is right, where are my manners?! Welcome to the community, Justin! Anything you want to ask or share, post away. Overall we're a pretty helpful and receptive group. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Curufea Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? I'm interested in doing more Tyranids. When I get the time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? And Thia is right' date=' where are my manners?![/quote'] In your other pants, which I left at the dry cleaners for you. If you'd be so kind as to put the check for the cleaning bill in the mail, I'd appreciate it. Oh, and the cat is fine. What? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted July 24, 2006 Report Share Posted July 24, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? You really should start navigating Surbrook's Stuff from his homepage. If you've been gone as long as you say' date=' I think you'll find much new goodness there. [/quote'] And, as you can see, I am more than happy to accept submissions. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 25, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 25, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? I'll hopefully start getting them posted this weekend--we're in the middle of moving to a new house, so both internet access and "copious free time" are in short supply. And Michael, I'll definitely be submitting them to you, with many thanks. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 30, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 30, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? OK, here we go. Aboleth: I use aboleth as a "major bad guy" in one of my plot-directed campaigns--similar to the Drow in AD&D's "Giants, Drow, Lolth" series of modules. Agathion: Think "Angels" from Judeo-Christian-Islamic mythology. They are Servant Spirits that can manifest as any sentient race of the campaign world. Note: References to "Tanis" in these sheets is a reference to my campaign world. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? Wow, you're using a very, very old version of the Aboleth. The new, improved version has a Major Transform, Sentient Humanoid into Skum, it's the size of an medium airplane, and is also Immortal. If you want to update your version, you can check the SRD, they're also detailed in Lords of Madness, one of the better splat books d20 has put out recently. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Susano Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? This all looks like 4th Edition HERO material. Is that the case? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted July 31, 2006 Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? I knew something was off. That explains it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Justin Posted July 31, 2006 Author Report Share Posted July 31, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? This all looks like 4th Edition HERO material. Is that the case? Even older--I'd originally written them up as 3rd Ed. Fuzion/4th Ed didn't kick my trigger, and while I don't have 5th ed yet (it's on my Christmas request list), a friend bought me a copy of HD. I've been playing with it for a while, but I'm still catching up. Wow' date=' you're using a very, very old version of the Aboleth.[/quote'] Yup. This is based off the aboleth of the hardcover Monstrous Manual (AD&D 2nd Ed). I wanted the characters off in the Aboleth's city for a while, but I didn't want them permanently transformed into skum. Once the gaming budget opens up some (we're moving into a house, so the budget is on a severe crunch), I'll be looking into more recent sources. Side note: what's really sick and twisted is I have almost as much fun playing with the conversions as gaming. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lethosos Posted August 4, 2006 Report Share Posted August 4, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? Speaking of conversions... once I actually finish this WW:tA/5e conversion, I want to grab my Draconomicon and the Dragon mags I specifically ordered to whap up some dragon conversions based on size. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Thia Halmades Posted August 6, 2006 Report Share Posted August 6, 2006 Re: Creature conversions - anyone interested? Ew... good luck with that. Remember: massive amounts of PRE, massive amounts of STR, and then the sky's the limit. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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