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2d6(Xd6) to Active Exploits Conversion
Notes for converting characters from The Colonies, Shady Gulch, and Unbidden.
Contributor: Precis Intermedia @Created: Aug 19, 2004Modified: Jun 10, 2005System: Active Exploits Diceless

The following information should assist in moving characters from The Colonies™, Shady Gulch™, and Unbidden™ to Active Exploits Diceless Roleplaying. Special rules such as biotech will need to be improvised.

Abilities
Traits in the 2d6(Xd6) games must be converted to abilities. First determine the abilities to which traits correspond. If one is listed as non-existent, use your best judgement.

AE Ability 2d6(Xd6) Trait 
fitness average of strength & dexterity 
awareness perception 
creativity non-existent 
reasoning reasoning 
influence reputation divided by 4 
ESP psionics 


Some flairs may also be applied at the director’s discretion.

AE Flair 2d6(Xd6) Trait 
fitness: muscle strength 
fitness: dexterity dexterity 
fitness: agility dexterity 


Next, consult the table below to determine the relevant ratings for each ability. The Discipline aspect is determined by the willpower trait.

2d6(Xd6) Rating Ability Special Ability Aspect 
0 -1 0 0 
1 0 +1 1 
2 0 +1 2 
3 +1 +2 2 
4 +1 +2 3 
5 +2 +2 4 
6 +3 +3 5 
7 +4 or +5 +4 or +5 6 



Skills
Skill descriptions can either remain the same or be consolidated into skills from the AE core rules. Consult the table below to determine skill ratings.

2d6(Xd6) Rating AE Rating 
0-1 unskilled 
2-4 novice 
5-7 proficient 
8+ expert 


Principles and Convictions
Unbidden’s personal demons and Shady Gulch’s Virtues & Vices can be converted to AE’s principles or convictions. Simply consult the table below.

Personal Demon/Virtue/Vice AE Principle AE Conviction 
delusions faults beliefs 
fears faults fears 
triggers faults  triggers 
temptations faults temptations 
secrets any beliefs or values 
virtues codes values 
vices faults or objectives beliefs, triggers, or temptations 


Consult the table below to determine a conviction’s rating when converting Unbidden’s personal demons.

Personal Demon Rating AE Conviction Rating 
1 inclination 
2 habit 
3-4 commitment 
5-6 compulsion 




The Colonies and Shady Gulch are trademarks of Politically Incorrect Games. Unbidden is a trademark of Mark Bruno.

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