Battlesystem to 3rd edition D&D conversion

By W. Steven Hansen (hansenclan@qwest.net) Global Changes: Command Radius is now abbreviated CoR to avoid confusion with Challenge Rating. AR has been changed to comply with the new attack and AC ratings for 3rd edition. Converting THACO to Attack Bonus: Attack Bonus = 20 - THACO Converting Old AR to Attack Bonus: Attack Bonus = 20 - Old AR + Unit Modifiers* Converting Old AC to New AC: New AC = 20 - Old AC Figuring new AR from Attack Bonus: New AR = Attack Bonus Unit Modifiers* or New AR = 20 - Old AR** Attack Roll = 2d6 + New AC New AR Movement is converted BACK into 1st edition format (inches) from 3rd edition (feet), this is done by dividing the 3rd edition feet by 2.5. (i.e. 30 turns into 12) Saving Throws should all be figured using 3rd edition rules. *Unit Modifiers are from Table 9 on page 15 of Battlesystem rules. ** It is better to figure AR from attack bonus since Strength Bonuses have changed, but this gives you the general idea. AR, just like AC is now reversed.

Page 8 [4.8] COMMAND RADIUS (Paragraph 1) Every commander has a Command Radius (abbreviated CoR). The command radius of a creature is calculated by adding its charisma to its character level and Challenge Rating (for monsters only), then by dividing by two. Fighters, Rangers, Paladins and Barbarians receive a 3 bonus to CoR. Characters with the Leadership feat receive an additional 3 bonus to CoR. Table 8. Charisma Morale Bonus Use Table 1-1 on page 8 of 3rd edition Players handbook Then divide bonus by two, rounding toward +0.

5.0 Initiative Phase Initiative is rolled for each unit on the battlefield using a d20, and re-used for the rest of the battle. Use the Initiative modifiers for the creatures that compose the unit. If more that one type of creature makes up a unit. (i.e. goblins riding worgs,) then take the lower of the initiative bonuses.

Page 15 [8.3] Determining Attack Ratings. (Paragraph 2) To determine the base Attack Rating for a figure or unit, first determine the total attack bonus for a unit with the appropriate weapon. Then subtract the Ratio adjustment from the table below to determine the Base AR.

Table 9. Ratio Adjustments for Determining AR. Figure Ratio Adjustment 10:1 0 5:1 -5 2:1 - 10 1:1 - 15

Table 10. Attack Rating Modifiers for Melee Combat. Attacker is in open or skirmish formation Any Attacking figures are out of command (does not apply to skirmish units) Defender occupies higher ground Attacker is charging in closed formation Attacking commander is fighting as part of the unit. -1 -1 -1 +1 +1

[8.4] MELEE PROCEDURE A. Determine adjusted AR of attacker and Armor Class (AC) of defender. Subtract AR from AC. (Conversion note, These are REVERSED from previous edition) Page 23

Table 17. Spell Areas of Effect. D&D 3e/ AD&D 1e GAME SCALE 10 / 1 20 / 2 30 / 3 40 / 4 BATTLESYSTEM SCALE 1/3 2/3 1 1 1/3 FIGURE BASE SIZE 1 1

50 / 5 60 / 6

1 2/3 2

1 2

Page 31 Table 18. Point Costs. Creature/Item Cost Spells Magical Items Character Types & Monsters Pay 50 points per level of the spell (e.g., a 4th level spell costs 200 points) Gold Piece value of item divided by 10. Pay for their magic items, and spells they can cast plus according to the following table:

CR / Level 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10

Point Cost 6 12 18 25 36 50 75 100 150 200 300 400 600 800 1200 1600 2400 3200 4800 6400 9600 12800

11 12
13 14 15 16 17 18 19

20

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