The following information should assist in moving characters from MasterBook and Shatterzone to genreDiversion 3E. Both of these games were originally published by West End Games, but are now trademarks of Precis Intermedia and their contents copyrighted by Precis Intermedia. Unless otherwise noted, Shatterzone specifications are the same as those for MasterBook. Abilities

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Attributes in MasterBook must be converted to genereDiversion abilities. First determine the abilities to which MasterBook attributes correspond. This is done by consulting the table below. You may need to adjust the awareness rating for animals, since intellect isn’t an exact translation.   GD3E Ability     MasterBook Attributes(s)     Fitness     Average of Agility, Dexterity, Strength, and Endurance     Awareness     Intellect     Creativity     Confidence     Reasoning     Mind     Influence     Average of Charisma and Confidence

•	Next, consult the table below to determine the relevant ratings for each ability.   MasterBook Rating     GD3E Rating     Less than 5     0     5 to 6     1     7 to 8     2     9 to 10     3     11 to 12     4     13     5     More than 13     6 (add 1 for every 2 above 14)

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Go back and convert the individual ratings for agility, dexterity, strength, and endurance. If they are different from the averaged fitness rating, add the following gimmicks to compensate: •   If converted agility is higher than fitness, add the agile gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference. •   If converted agility is less than fitness, add the clumsy gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference. •   If converted dexterity is higher than fitness, add the dextrous gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference. •   If converted dexterity is less than fitness, add the maladroit gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference. •   If converted strength is higher than fitness, add the musclebound gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference. •   If converted strength is less than fitness, add the weak gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference. •   If converted endurance is higher than fitness, add either the fortitude or endurance gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference. •   If converted endurance is less than fitness, add either the frail or short-winded gimmick with a defined value equal to the difference.

Pursuits

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MasterBook refers to pursuits as skills. Skill descriptions can either remain the same or be consolidated into pursuits from the genreDiversion rules. Consult the table below to determine pursuit ratings.   MasterBook Adds     GD3E Rating     0     Basic Knowledge (0)     1 or 2     Proficiency (+1)     3     Specialty (+2)     4 or 5     Mastery (+3)     6 or more     Grand-Mastery (+4)*   * See Bold & Brave or Bloodshadows Third Edition

Gimmicks

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Most of MasterBook’s advantages and compensations can be converted to genreDiversion’s gimmicks. Others can be applied directly, such as giving the character the appropriate equipment or adding a new pursuit.   MasterBook Advantage     GD3E Gimmick     Contacts     Contacts     Fame     Prestige     Wealth     Wealthy     Accelerated Healing     Regeneration     Breathe Water     Water-Breathing     Combat Sense     Intuitive     Fast     Quick     Infravision/Ultravision     Night Vision     Natural Hand to Hand Weapons     Natural Weapons     Natural Ranged Weapons     Natural Weapons     Toughened Skin     Natural Protection & Vulnerability     Environmental Immunity     Impervious     Hardiness     Endurance     Natural Armor     Natural Protection     MasterBook Compensation     GD3E Gimmick     Age     Constitution     Bigotry     Intolerant     Enemy     Enemies     Handicap     Stunted Ability     Infamy     Fugitive     Prejudice     Intolerant     Poverty     Poor     Learning Curve     Stunted Ability     Achilles’ Heel     Vulnerability

Difficulty Values

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MasterBook’s difficulty numbers can be converted to genreDiversion difficulty ratings by referring to the table below. Note that Shatterzone difficulty values are slightly different, but they should convert without much issue.   MasterBook DN     GD3E Difficulty     2     6     6     8     9     10     13     12     16     14     19     16     23     18     25     20

Damage and Armor Values

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MasterBook’s damage and armor values can be converted to genreDiversion ratings. Consult the tables below.   MasterBook Damage     GD3E Damage     STR+1 to STR+3     +1fat     STR+4 to STR+7     +2fat or +1inj     STR+8 to STR+9     +3fat or +2inj     STR+10 to STR+11     +4fat or +3inj     14     1inj     15 to 17     2inj     18 to 20     3inj     21 to 22     4inj     23 to 24     5inj     25     6inj     26 or more     7inj or more     MasterBook Armor     GD3E Protection     TOU+1 to TOU+4     +1 Padding     TOU+5     +2 Padding     TOU+6 Archaic     +3 Armor     TOU+6 Modern     +2 Padding & +2 Armor     TOU+7 Archaic     +2 Padding & +2 Armor     TOU+7 Modern     +3 Padding & +3 Armor     TOU+8 Archaic     +2 Padding & +3 Armor     TOU+8 Modern     +2 Padding & +4 Armor     TOU+9     +2 Padding & +4 Armor     TOU+10     +4 Padding & +4 Armor