The following information should assist in moving characters from the most popular Open Gaming License (OGL) system to Active Exploits Diceless Roleplaying.

Abilities
Attributes in the OGL system must be converted to abilities. First determine the abilities to which attributes correspond. If one is listed as non-existent, use your best judgement.

AE Ability		OGL Attribute
fitness		average of strength and dexterity
awareness		wisdom*
creativity		wisdom*
reasoning		intelligence
influence		charisma
special abilities		**

* The total converted rating may be distributed between awareness and creativity.
** Certain feats and special abilities can be converted into new or existing Active Exploits special abilities. Rules can then be invented describing how effort can be used and in what circumstances for new ones. Skills may need to be designed to accommodate the effort (magic spells for example).

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

AE Flair		OGL Attribute
fitness: muscle		strength
fitness: dexterity		dexterity

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

OGL Rating		Ability		Special Ability		Aspect
1-5		-1		0		0
6-7		0		0		1
8-14		0		+1		2
15-17		+1		+2		3
18-19		+2		+2		4
20-21		+3		+3		5
22-23		+4		+4		6
24+		+5		+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.

OGL Skill Modifier		AE Rating
0-2		unskilled
3-4		novice
5-10		proficient
11+		expert

Principles and Convictions
Alignments can be broken down into specific principles or convictions, if desired, and at the director’s discretion (example: lawful good = codes).


Gimmicks
Certain feats and special abilities can be converted into new or existing gimmicks. Rules can then be invented, describing how effort can be used and in what circumstances for new ones. Because of the variety of feats (and third party ones), this is left up to the director’s discretion as to the best method to employ.

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