Re: TSR Alternity
I currently run a Space Hero PBeM game in the Alternity universe (though we've taken a break for a month). While I never did a full conversion for any of the races or backgrounds (didn't have to with a small number of players) it should not be a difficult thing to do.
I, too, am dismayed that the system - or at least the setting - never took off. But, the mechanics of the setting kinda has it's faults - like the calendar and the time being based on the Earth calendar ... it really made for some odd time and date situations. But, as long as it provides consistency.
- Carl