The following information should assist in moving characters from BTRC’s CORPS™ System to Active Exploits Diceless Roleplaying.

Abilities
Attributes in CORPS 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		CORPS Attribute
fitness		average of strength & agility
awareness		awareness*
creativity		non-existent
reasoning		awareness*
influence		will
special abilities		power

* The total converted rating may be distributed between awareness and reasoning.

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

AE Flair		CORPS Attribute
fitness: muscle		strength
fitness: agility		agility

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

CORPS Rating		Ability		Special Ability		Aspect
1-2		-1		0		0
3-4		0		+1		1
5-6		0		+1		2
7-9		+1		+2		3
10-11		+2		+2		4
12-15		+3		+2		5
16-19		+4		+3		6
20+		+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.

CORPS Rating		AE Rating
0-2		unskilled
3-4		novice
5-7		proficient
8+		expert

Principles and Convictions
Some of CORPS’ advantages and disadvantages can be converted to AE’s principles or convictions. Simply consult the table below. Conviction ratings will need to be improvised by the director.

CORPS Ads/Disads		AE Principles		AE Convictions
dependence		faults		temptations
duty		codes		values
psych lim		faults		temptations
non-combatant		codes		values
habitual behavior		faults		beliefs, fears, temptations, or triggers

Gimmicks
Some of CORPS’ advantages and disadvantages can also be converted to AE’s gimmicks. Consult the table below.

CORPS Ads/Disads		AE Gimmick
authority		authority
contacts		connections (or contacts*)
enemies		enemy
fame		prestige
immortality		immortality or longevity*
pain tolerance		tolerance to pain
papers		special license*
toughness		natural armor
vulnerability		vulnerability
wealth		wealth

* Contacts, longevity, and special license are explained in CORPS: Diceless Conspiracy Roleplaying.

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