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2d6(Xd6) to Active Exploits Conversion Notes for converting characters from The Colonies, Shady Gulch, and Unbidden.
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 | |
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